Quality Improvement Specialist Job Description
Quality improvement specialists work in an organization to implement quality management strategies and programs. The specialist creates programs and policies to reduce costs and improve the productivity of the organization.
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Job Duties
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The quality improvement specialist develops and implements quality improvement activities for a department or organization. Activities may include quality improvement teams and training programs to teach employees the basics of quality management. The specialist presents reports on quality improvement measures to measure effectiveness to the organization.
Education
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An employer may require a minimum of a bachelor’s degree for a quality improvement specialist position. The type of industry determines the program of study for a degree. For example, a quality improvement specialist in a health care facility may be required to have a degree in nursing. A quality improvement specialist in a manufacturing organization may be required to have a degree in engineering.
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Skills
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The specialist leads others on a team or project involving quality improvement activities. A quality improvement specialist has good written and verbal communication skills, computer skills and the ability to analyze data and perform root-cause analysis.
Salary
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The average salary for a quality improvement specialist is $74,000 as of July 2010, according to the Simply Hired website. The salary of the specialist depends on the industry, geographical area of the business and the education and experience of the employee.
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