Policy Specialist Quality

Education Qualifications:

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the research, development, and management of an organization’s internal policies and standard operating procedures
• Analyzes policy proposals, evaluates their potential impacts, and vets new policy content
• Acts as a liaison between departments, translating complex regulations into clear, actionable guidelines for staff
• Manages Essentia Health’s policy and procedure database
• Ensures all policies are aligned with federal, state, and local healthcare law, regulatory standards, and internal quality goals
• Assist with internal audits by providing documentation and information related to policies and procedures
• Maintains a regular review cycle for all policies and procedures to ensure they remain current and accurate
• Participate in committees focused on risk, compliance, and quality to contribute policy expertise

Education Requirement:

• Bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration, public health, nursing, or a related field

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience
• Previous work experience in healthcare setting, with specific experience managing policies and procedures, or a background in compliance or regulatory affairs
• Strong communication, leadership and analytical skills
• Working knowledge of medical terminology, clinical processes
• Meticulous attention to detail and strong time management to handle multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and build rapport

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong understanding of federal and state healthcare laws and regulations
• Familiarity with accreditation standards like The Joint Commission
• Experience with policy management software, Microsoft Office Suite, and electronic health record systems (EHR)