Healthcare Quality Specialist

Hospital

1221 Highland Avenue
PO Box 189
Clarkston, WA 99403, USA

The Healthcare Quality Specialist supports the department director by coordinating, monitoring and reporting performance across key federal, state and accreditation quality initiatives. Supports quality data and software management. Conducts integrated reviews in clinical areas throughout the organization to help guide and report data findings and performance trends on required measures. Maintain data reports and visuals necessary to promote internal stakeholder awareness, continuous learning and external reporting to outside agencies.

Assists in the monitoring, tracking and trending of quality data and serves as a resource person to the hospital and clinical departments as it relates to quality data and performance improvement. Works collaboratively with the department director in preparation for accreditation surveys related to coordination and internal audits throughout the organization along with other regulatory activities to assist in ensuring compliance.

Actively participates with the director on quality/performance improvement teams throughout the hospital assisting with committees, meetings, preparation and follow-up.

• Strong understanding of healthcare quality metrics, performance improvement methodologies, and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, EMR systems, and quality reporting platforms.
• Ability to analyze, interpret, and visually present data for diverse audiences.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently, maintain confidentiality, and collaborate effectively across departments.
• Demonstrated ability to support change management and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Associate degree or post‑secondary education in a healthcare related area is required, Bachelor’s degree preferred.

• Training or certification in areas of Healthcare Quality, Value-Based Care/Population Risk, Risk Management or Compliance is preferred.

• Minimum of four years of experience in healthcare quality, performance improvement, regulatory compliance, or related field.
• Previous healthcare experience required.
• Experience with CMS quality reporting programs (MIPS/PI, MBQIP, HQR, IQR, OQR, NHSN) required.

• Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Flexible Health Spending Account and Dependent Care Spending Account
• Retirement – 403(b) with matching contributions

Your Health Is Our First Priority!

We place the healthcare needs of our community first by partnering to bring care beyond our walls through innovative technology and collaboration. We are a regional healthcare leader and employer of choice, delivering the highest quality of care to facilitate health, healing, and wellbeing throughout our community and those we touch.

• Quality. Through teamwork, we strive to continuously improve our quality of care and service.
• Compassion. We are the caretakers of our community and we treat each patient, partner, and team member with a tender touch and an unparalleled level of care.
• Respect. We create a culture of respect by engaging professional staff who demonstrates respect for each other, our patients, and their families.
• Collaboration. We seek healthy partnerships – both within and outside our walls – to build teams that deliver the highest quality of care.
• Innovation. We embrace and integrate new ideas and technology to improve our community’s health and wellness.

Tri State Health is located in Clarkston, WA, which is nestled within the Lewis Clark Valley. The Lewis Clark Valley is a hidden gem, located at the confluence of the Snake and Clearwater Rivers and at the mouth of Hells Canyon, America’s deepest river gorge. With a mild climate and a four‑seasons environment, the valley offers a wide variety of year‑round family friendly happenings.

Spend time boating on the river, hiking, skiing at nearby resorts, savoring delicious wines and cuisines, attending sporting events, and more! Enjoy life at your pace, your way, in the beautiful Lewis Clark Valley.

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