Quality Improvement Project Specialist – Northeastern University Co-op

Job overview

The Quality Improvement Project Specialist – Northeastern University Co-op is an onsite, full-time co-op position in Roxbury, MA, paying $21 per hour. The role is based in the Adult Medicine department at The Dimock Center, a Federally Qualified Health Center, and supports improvements in patient care and healthcare outcomes. The specialist helps plan, implement, and maintain quality improvement initiatives, analyzing processes and project results to identify improvements. The role works with the Quality Improvement team and other departments to support regulatory compliance, patient safety, staff education, and continuous improvement in healthcare services.

What you'll do

• Develop and implement quality improvement plans with the Quality Improvement team
• analyze processes and protocols to identify improvement opportunities
• collaborate on quality improvement projects
• use data analysis to assess interventions and report recommendations
• support compliance with healthcare quality and patient safety requirements
• assist with staff training on quality protocols and regulatory changes
• promote teamwork and sharing of best practices.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

quality improvement project specialist

northeastern university co-op

roxbury ma

dimock

adult medicine

healthcare quality

patient safety

quality improvement

data analysis

regulatory compliance

$21/hour

full-time co-op

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Applicants must be enrolled in Northeastern University’s Co-op program. The posting lists a schedule of 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., with days to be confirmed; anticipated start date is January 4, 2027.

About the employer

Dimock is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists). Sector: 62.