WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you’ll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career! 

JOB SUMMARY
Works under general supervision to produce daily quality assessment and quality assurance reports and information, including but not limited to, areas of licensure and accreditation from federal agencies and peer review organizations. Assists in the review and reporting of all adverse occurrences, which may be either patient, donor, recipient, or employee related. Collects, maintains, and organizes all relevant data that documents function and status of quality management processes or programs. 

The Quality Assurance Specialist supports the development, organization, and evaluation of quality management initiatives by collaborating with administrative and technical teams to define measurable goals and performance standards. Identifies, reviews, and escalates adverse events, compliance concerns, and operational risks to leadership and appropriate institutional offices. Provides day-to-day functional oversight to administrative and technical staff to ensure alignment with regulatory and quality expectations. Analyzes data trends, prepares outcome assessments, and develops performance metrics to support continuous improvement. Coordinates data collection, leads review processes, and produces reports to inform decision-making. Recommends solutions to address gaps and coordinates staff education and training initiatives. Manages sensitive information with professionalism and confidentiality and performs other duties as assigned.

The Quality Assurance Specialist serves as the operational lead for the Cooperative Group Monitoring Initiative, developing monitoring frameworks, coordinating reviews, and ensuring adherence to sponsor and federal requirements across trials.

BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Required

• Education
  Associate’s Degree or equivalent in health science discipline or 
   

• Experience
  3 years of clinical experience with at least and 
  2 years in quality assurance, infection control, or risk management 
  May consider additional years of related experience in lieu of education. 
   

JOB DUTIES

• Assists administrative and technical personnel in developing, organizing, and evaluating quality management program goals and objectives.
• Identifies and investigates with defined parameters; documents and reports all adverse occurrences and potential problems in conjunction with Quality Assurance Coordinator, Director and/or Medical Director.
• Submits data trends and outcome assessments; assists in developing new measures as appropriate.
• Organizes data gathering and prepares data reports.
• Handles sensitive issues and medical/social information in professional and confidential manner from liability standpoint.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT

Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

EEO
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.