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Chief Quality & Patient Safety Officer

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As of Aug 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for senior quality patient safety in the United States is $26.37, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.67 and $30.05 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Senior Quality Patient Safety vs Quality Assurance Coordinator?

AspectSenior Quality Patient SafetyQuality Assurance Coordinator
CredentialsHealthcare-related certifications, clinical experienceQuality management certifications, industry-specific training
Work EnvironmentHospitals, clinics, healthcare organizationsManufacturing, service industries, healthcare settings
Employer & Industry UsageHealthcare providers, hospitalsVarious industries including healthcare, manufacturing
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding roles in patient safety and quality improvementQuality process management and compliance

The main difference is that Senior Quality Patient Safety focuses on clinical safety and patient outcomes within healthcare settings, requiring clinical knowledge and healthcare certifications. In contrast, a Quality Assurance Coordinator handles broader quality processes across industries, emphasizing compliance and process improvement. Both roles aim to enhance quality but differ in scope, environment, and required credentials.

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Infographic showing various Senior Quality Patient Safety job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 80% Full Time, 14% Part Time, 4% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 90% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $54,854 per year, or $26.4 per hour.

Quality & Patient Safety Coordinator

Ascension

Racine, WI • On-site

Full-time

Medical, PTO

Re-posted 10 days ago

Ascension Healthcare rating

7.0

Company rating: 7.0 out of 10

Based on 1,038 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

417th of 887 rated healthcare providers

Job description

Your future role at a glance

Location: Racine, WI

Facility: Ascension All Saints

Department: Quality 

Schedule: Days | Full-time

How you'll make an impact in this role

  • Drive a Culture of Readiness by coordinating continuous compliance and safety programs that ensure the facility remains a gold standard for care and regulatory excellence.

  • Lead Multidisciplinary Collaboration to identify operational bottlenecks and implement innovative service improvements that enhance both team efficiency and patient outcomes.

  • Champion Patient Safety Initiatives by translating complex standards into actionable risk-reduction strategies that protect our patients and clinical staff.

  • Transform Data into Insight by analyzing diverse clinical and financial metrics to produce meaningful reports that guide executive decision-making and service-line growth.

What minimum qualifications you'll need

Licensure/Certification/Registration:

  • Quality Professional preferred.
  • Risk Management preferred.

Education:

  • High school diploma/GED with 2 years of experience, or Associate's degree, or Technical degree required.
What additional requirements you'll need
  • Successful candidate will have 5+ years of experience in healthcare, preferably with background in accreditation or regulatory compliance.  Additional beneficial skills would include: efficient and highly organized, able to multi-task, able to interpret complex regulator standards, strong emotional intelligence and positive team skills.  Must have ability to travel between hospital locations.
  • Day shift, hours are typically between 730am and 5:30pm
Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

Fraud prevention notice

Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process. Our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system.

E-Verify statement

Employer does not participate in E-Verify and therefore cannot employ STEM OPT candidates.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)Various health insurance options & wellness plansRetirement benefits including employer match plansLong-term & short-term disabilityEmployee assistance programs (EAP)Parental leave & adoption assistanceTuition reimbursementWays to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

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About Ascension

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Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 150,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

Industry

Health care and social assistance and outpatient health care

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

St. Louis, MO, US

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