UAMS - University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences · 6 hours ago
Director of Quality & Performance
Little Rock, AR
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
7+ years expThe University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is a collaborative health care organization focused on improving patient care. They are seeking a Director of Quality Management and Performance Data to lead quality improvement programs, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive performance enhancement initiatives.
EducationHealth CareNon Profit
No H1B
Responsibilities
Develop and implement quality improvement programs to enhance patient care and operational efficiency
Analyze data to identify trends and ensure compliance with standards (e.g., JCAHO, CMS)
Lead multidisciplinary teams and report performance metrics to senior leadership
Oversee regulatory and accreditation processes, ensuring UAMS meets institutional priorities and strategic goals
Manage external benchmarking programs (e.g., Vizient, CMS, NDNQI, NHSN, US News & World Report, Leapfrog) and maintain clinical registries, ensuring accurate data submission and optimized reporting platforms
Collaborate with IT and Informatics to design information systems that support quality initiatives and automate data collection processes
Work closely with the CQO Office, Nursing, and Service Lines to provide oversight, identify gaps, and address strategic improvement objectives
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a healthcare-related field (e.g., Nursing, PT, RT, etc.) with at least seven (7) years of clinical experience in an acute care hospital setting
Exceptional leadership, organizational, and analytical skills with a focus on data-driven decision-making
Proficiency in quality metrics, performance data analysis, and reporting
Strong interpersonal, communication, and administrative abilities to collaborate effectively across disciplines and levels of staff
Demonstrated ability to drive change through collaboration, professionalism, and a results-oriented approach
Preferred
Curriculum Vitae
License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions)
List of three Professional References (name, email, business title)
Proof of Veteran Status
Benefits
Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
Career Training and Educational Opportunities
Merchant Discounts
Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy
Company
UAMS - University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
UAMS is the state’s only comprehensive academic health center, with colleges of Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Health Professions and Public Health; a graduate school; a hospital; a northwest Arkansas regional campus; a statewide network of regional centers; and seven institutes: the Winthrop P.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$5.65MKey Investors
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious DiseasesNational Cancer Institute
2023-03-16Grant· $1M
2022-08-25Grant· $3.4M
2022-06-23Grant· $1.25M
Leadership Team
Amanda George
Vice Chancellor for Finance & Chief Financial Officer
Christina Clark
Chief Operating Officer
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