Quality and Safety Program Coordinator

Company: Medical University of South Carolina
Location: Charleston
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Summary ERAS and ACSQVP Clinical Data Analyst responsibilities include collecting, analyzing, and reviewing clinically relevant data to monitor and identify potential surgical quality and safety issues and to support quality improvement (QI) for Pre-surgery, during surgery, and post-surgery for better patient outcomes. Share findings and results of the QI data with stakeholders (surgeon and leadership). Propose interventions using standardized quality improvement methodology tools. Work closely with surgical stakeholders and the Value Institute to create evidence-based order sets, pathways, and protocols to reduce unnecessary care variation and relentlessly strive for evidence-based practice. Facilitate education and empowerment of patients and their families about their diseases through the treatment process. Collaborate with patients, families, and providers in the decision-making process. Educate team members to the importance of using evidence-based practice and standard tools to reduce unnecessary care variation. Entity Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type? Regular Cost Center CC002352 SYS - QAPI Pay Rate Type Salary Pay Grade Health-27 Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Work Shift Job Description Under general supervision, the Quality and Safety Program Coordinator provides full support to the Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Program within the Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) program for the Perioperative ICCE/Services. The coordinator will report to the Perioperative Quality and Safety Manager II, in support of MUSC’s academic, research, and healthcare missions. The coordinator will assist with leading the development, implementation, and sustainment of the ERAS program and pathways across surgical specialties. Sustainment initiatives include, building data reports, collecting relevant quality data, analyzing, and assessing data, working with relevant stakeholders on disseminating data and information, benchmarking performance, and leading multidisciplinary teams to improve performance based on goals. This position presents performance to relevant oversight and governance groups bridging the gaps between multidisciplinary teams ensuring alignment of the ERAS program using data and evidence-based practice to develop protocols that are integrated into surgical workflows to optimize patient outcomes, improve patient experience, and reduce variability in care. Additional Job Description Minimum Requirements: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent, and 2 years of experience. NOTE: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: 1) Continuous – 6-8 hours per shift; 2) Frequent – 2-6 hours per shift; 3) Infrequent – 0-2 hours per shift Ability to perform job functions while standing. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions while sitting. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions while walking. (Frequent) Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work from elevated areas. (Frequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Infrequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to bend at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Frequent) Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous) Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous) Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs. unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift/lower objects 15 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift from 36 inches to overhead 15 lbs. (Infrequent) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance. (Continuous) Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous) *(Selected Positions) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous) Ability to work in a latex safe environment. (Continuous) *Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Frequent) *(Selected Positions) *Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Frequent) *(Selected Positions *Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required. (Continuous) (Selected Positions)* If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us! The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need. Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees

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