Clinical Quality Coordinator - Women's and Children's in South Bend, Indiana at Beacon Health System

Beacon Health System is hiring a full-time day shift Clinical Quality Coordinator for our Women’s and Children’s Services department at Beacon Memorial Hospital in South Bend, Indiana.

Be a Beacon. Make a Difference.
At Beacon Health System, you’re not just part of a team, you’re part of something bigger. Every patient interaction is a chance to lead with compassion, build trust, and create lasting impact. Here, your expertise supports healing, and your heart connects us to the communities we serve.

We offer a wide variety of benefits for our employees, including:
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance through Cigna
• Life Insurance
• 403(b) Matching Retirement Fund
• Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition and Certification Reimbursement
• Local and National Discounts
• Beacon Academy Educational Courses
• Gym Membership Discount

About Memorial Hospital
Located in the heart of South Bend, Memorial Hospital is deeply rooted in the community it serves. From advanced surgical services to award-winning heart and cancer care, we provide comprehensive treatment with a personal touch. As part of Beacon Health System, we’re dedicated to improving health and inspiring hope throughout the region.

What You’ll Do
As a Clinical Quality Coordinator, you’ll report to the Director of Women and Children’s Services and participate in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of quality and safety initiatives across the division. You will support clinical teams through performance improvement methodologies, project management, data analysis, and collaboration focused on improving patient outcomes and regulatory compliance.

Clinical Quality Coordinator Responsibilities
• Collaborate with leadership to identify and drive quality initiatives aligned with organizational goals and regulatory requirements
• Facilitate performance improvement projects and workshops utilizing quality improvement tools and methodologies
• Conduct research and collect, analyze, interpret, and present clinical and operational data
• Manage multiple quality initiatives simultaneously while monitoring timelines, outcomes, and project effectiveness
• Identify and escalate barriers, risks, and opportunities impacting quality initiatives and develop mitigation plans
• Track, assess, and report key quality outcome measures
• Promote multidisciplinary collaboration to support quality and process improvement initiatives
• Develop data collection tools for abstraction of relevant clinical data from medical records
• Ensure data integrity through adherence to established definitions and validation processes
• Prepare data presentations for physicians, leadership teams, committees, and external reporting agencies
• Serve as a change agent in quality and patient safety improvement efforts
• Ensure compliance with accreditation standards, regulatory requirements, and quality reporting expectations
• Monitor and communicate trends in quality and safety data across the Women’s and Children’s Division
• Promote a culture of quality and safety throughout the organization
• Maintain current knowledge of clinical processes, procedures, quality methodologies, and regulatory standards
• Complete additional job-related assignments and special projects as assigned

What You Bring
As a Clinical Quality Coordinator, you’ll bring strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills along with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced healthcare environment. You demonstrate professionalism, collaboration, and the ability to build effective relationships with physicians, leaders, and interdisciplinary teams. You are skilled in data analysis, project coordination, and quality improvement methodologies that support organizational excellence and patient safety.

Knowledge & Skills
• Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills necessary to develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external contacts
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present ideas clearly and effectively
• Creative and strategic thinking skills to conceptualize, plan, and develop project materials and communications
• Proficiency in computer applications including Google Docs, Microsoft Word, and Excel
• Working knowledge of database applications and basic understanding of graphics software preferred
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to establish priorities, meet deadlines, work independently, and coordinate multiple tasks

Education and Experience

• Experience in quality improvement tools, such as Lean, Six Sigma or TQM, or other comparable performance improvement strategies is required.
• A Bachelor degree or higher is preferred for this position.
• Prior successful experience in a healthcare environment is preferred.
• Experience in project management is preferred.

The Beacon Way
At Beacon Health System, our approach to care goes beyond clinical excellence because it’s built on meaningful connections. Guided by our core values of Trust, Respect, Integrity, and Compassion, we strive to create an environment where patients feel heard, employees feel valued, and innovation thrives.

We call this commitment The Beacon Way—a six-point operating system that empowers every team member to lead with purpose, communicate clearly, cultivate talent, embrace performance improvement, leverage innovation, and build greatness through accountability. Whether at the bedside or behind the scenes, everyone at Beacon plays a role in moving health forward.