Job Description
Your future role at a glance
Location: Wichita, KS
Facility: Via Christi St. Francis
Department: Total Quality Management
Schedule: Days | Full-time
Via Christi associates are eligible for tuition discounts and priority placement in select healthcare programs through our academic partnership with Wichita State University.
Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
Benefits that help you thrive
- Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
- Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
- Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
- Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
- Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
- Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
- Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more
How you’ll make an impact in this role
- Collaborate & Innovate: Partner with multidisciplinary teams to solve complex operational puzzles, spearhead cost-containment initiatives, and seamlessly roll out new clinical services and performance measures and other duties as assigned.
- Drive Continuous Improvement: Research, source, and implement cutting-edge improvement methodologies and tools that modernize our daily operations.
- Empower Leaders & Teams: Work hand-in-hand with healthcare leaders to design and refine sharp screening indicators, while providing engaging, on-site training and mentorship for our performance improvement teams.
- Champion Compliance & Quality: Navigate regulatory and accreditation requirements with precision, managing the documentation, submission, and maintenance processes while lending your expertise to policy, procedure, and contract reviews.
What minimum requirements you’ll need
Education:
- High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
- Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.
What additional preferences we're seeking
- The Educational Foundation: A Bachelor’s degree or higher in a healthcare-related field, providing you with the theoretical and practical framework to drive hospital-wide initiatives.
- Clinical Grounding: At least three (3) years of recent, hands-on experience in a clinic or hospital-based setting. You know how healthcare environments operate on the ground.
- Quality Expertise: A proven track record in healthcare quality improvement (QI), performance improvement, patient safety, accreditation, or regulatory compliance. You are already comfortable navigating quality management frameworks and driving measurable results.
Equal employment opportunity employer
Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.
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