Patient Safety Program Consultant

Anticipated End Date:

2026-06-26

Position Title:

Patient Safety Program Consultant

Job Description:

Location: Indianapolis IN, Denver CO, Woodland Hills CA, Mason OH, Grand Prairie TX, Tampa FL, Atlanta GA, Norfolk VA, New York NY, St. Louis MO, Louisville KY, Chicago IL

Hybrid 1: This role requires associates to be in-office 1 - 2 days per week, fostering collaboration and connectivity, while providing flexibility to support productivity and work-life balance. This approach combines structured office engagement with the autonomy of virtual work, promoting a dynamic and adaptable workplace. Alternate locations may be considered if candidates reside within a commuting distance from an office.

Please note that per our policy on hybrid/virtual work, candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless accommodation is granted as required by law. 

Position Overview:

Responsible for serving as a clinical subject matter expert supporting enterprise-wide patient safety activities and programs.

How you will make an impact:

• Supporting the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of patient safety initiatives; partnering with clinical, operational, and analytic teams to identify barriers to safe and effective care; supporting patient safety activities across organizational priorities and defined pillars; and contributing to strategies that improve patient safety outcomes for members

• Works with clinical intervention teams to conduct clinical reviews, chart abstraction activities, medical record reviews, and evidence reviews to support patient safety initiatives

• Designs and supports studies to identify opportunities for patient safety improvement and evaluates the effectiveness of interventions

• Ensures that study methodology is sound and appropriate reporting is in place

• Develops recommendations to support patient safety improvement activities and improve the quality and safety of care for members

• Supports governance, regulatory, accreditation, and compliance activities related to patient safety programs

• Maintains effective documentation of research programs, review activities, and patient safety initiatives to meet regulatory and accreditation standards

• Assures patient safety activities are relevant to targeted populations and aligned with organizational priorities

• Partners with internal and external stakeholders to support implementation of patient safety initiatives and continuous improvement efforts

• Oversees accurate and complete quantitative analysis of clinical data and presentation of results

• Contributes recommendations to improve intervention effectiveness, measurement accuracy, and patient safety outcomes

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Requires a BS in health administration, nursing, public health, health informatics, clinical sciences, or a related clinical field; 3 years of healthcare quality, patient safety, clinical review, medical record review, or data analysis experience; or any combination of education and experience which would provide an equivalent background.

Preferred Skills, Capabilities and Experiences:  

• Current unrestricted license or certification in applicable field preferred (i.e., CPHQ). MS in a health-related field (i.e., Nursing) Strongly preferred

• Experience with CMS Patient Safety programs (HAC Reduction) preferred 

• Knowledge of AHRQ Patient Safety Indicators preferred 

• Familiarity with Leapfrog Group safety measures preferred 

• Strong skills in data-driven quality improvement, trend analysis, and translating safety data into system-level action 

For candidates working in person or virtually in the below location(s), the salary* range for this specific position is $70,756 to $134,064

Locations: California; Colorado; Illinois; Virginia; New York

In addition to your salary, Elevance Health offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). The salary offered for this specific position is based on a number of legitimate, non-discriminatory factors set by the Company. The Company is fully committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for equal work regardless of gender, race, or any other category protected by federal, state, and local pay equity laws.

* The salary range is the range Elevance Health in good faith believes is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future and actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level. Even within the range, the actual compensation will vary depending on the above factors as well as market/business considerations. No amount is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable under the terms and conditions of the applicable policies and plans. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee.

Job Level:

Non-Management Exempt

Workshift:

1st Shift (United States of America)

Job Family:

QLT > Clinical Quality

Please be advised that Elevance Health only accepts resumes for compensation from agencies that have a signed agreement with Elevance Health. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Elevance Health.

Who We Are

Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities – and making healthcare simpler. We are a Fortune 25 company with a longstanding history in the healthcare industry, looking for leaders at all levels of the organization who are passionate about making an impact on our members and the communities we serve.

How We Work

At Elevance Health, we are creating a culture that is designed to advance our strategy but will also lead to personal and professional growth for our associates. Our values and behaviors are the root of our culture. They are how we achieve our strategy, power our business outcomes and drive our shared success - for our consumers, our associates, our communities and our business.

We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, and incentive bonus programs (unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement), medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) +match, stock purchase plan, life insurance, wellness programs and financial education resources, to name a few.

Elevance Health operates in a Hybrid Workforce Strategy. Unless specified as primarily virtual by the hiring manager, associates are required to work at an Elevance Health location at least once per week, and potentially several times per week. Specific requirements and expectations for time onsite will be discussed as part of the hiring process.

The health of our associates and communities is a top priority for Elevance Health. We require all new candidates in certain patient/member-facing roles to become vaccinated against COVID-19 and Influenza. If you are not vaccinated, your offer will be rescinded unless you provide an acceptable explanation. Elevance Health will also follow all relevant federal, state and local laws.

Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process should submit the following form: Accessibility Accommodation Request Form and a member of the team will be in contact. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws, including, but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.

Prospective employees required to be screened under Florida law should review the education and awareness resources at HB531 | Florida Agency for Health Care Administration.

NOTE: Workday keeps job postings active through 11:59:59 PM on the day before the listed end date. Example: If the end date is 3/13, the posting will automatically come down on 3/12 at 11:59:59 PM. In other words — the job is posted until 3/13, not through 3/13.