Quality Coordinator Specialist

many Health System, delivering world-class healthcare close to home is our goal. That means we are committed to attracting and retaining the very best professionals for every position in our health system. We believe the pristine beauty of St. Tammany Parish adds to our attractive compensation package. The health system is nestled in the heart of Covington on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain.

It is a peaceful, scenic, community-oriented area with an abundance of amenities to suit every taste.

Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

40

Quality Coordinator Specialist plays a critical role in driving organizational performance by transforming complex clinical and operational data into actionable insights that directly support quality, safety, and efficiency outcomes. This position is responsible for comprehensive data activities, including abstracting and reviewing medical records, collecting and validating data from multiple internal and external sources, and applying analytical methods to identify trends, variation, and opportunities for improvement.

The Quality Coordinator Specialist will develop, maintain, and interpret dashboards, scorecards, and quality reports that inform leaders, clinicians, and frontline teams. These analytics will support strategic initiatives, regulatory compliance, accreditation readiness, value-based programs and evidence‑based performance improvement efforts. The role requires proactively identifying meaningful patterns within hospital and third‑party datasets, translating findings into clear recommendations, and partnering with operational leaders to implement sustainable quality and performance interventions.

Working collaboratively with colleagues across St. Tammany Health System, the Quality Coordinator Specialist ensures that care delivery meets or exceeds established standards, evidence‑based guidelines, and all federal, state, and local regulatory requirements. Through rigorous data validation, stakeholder engagement, and continuous monitoring, this position strengthens the organization’s ability to measure, understand, and elevate the quality of care.

• Clinical healthcare preferred with at least 4-5 years in hospital and/or ambulatory settings (such as but not limited to data analytics, performance improvement, clinical)
• Master(s) preferred in Business, Public Health, Health Care Management, Nursing, or a related field.
• Knowledge of and experience with Electronic Health Records
• Knowledge of and experience with various data aggregation, analytical and report writing tools
• Experience with databases, data analysis and performance improvement.
• Experience collating/normalizing data from disparate systems.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft applications including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access and Outlook
• Experience with performance improvement methodology including Lean Six Sigma with belt level certification preferred.

Demonstrates the ability to synthesize large, complex clinical, operational, and financial datasets from multiple internal and external sources. Applies advanced statistical methods, comparative analytics, and trend analysis to identify variation, performance gaps, and emerging risks. Translates raw data into meaningful insights that inform executive decision‑making and drive strategic quality initiatives.

Ensures the accuracy, reliability, and completeness of data through rigorous validation, reconciliation, and audit processes. Maintains a deep understanding of measure specifications, risk‑adjustment methodologies, and regulatory reporting frameworks to ensure all outputs meet required…