Quality and Compliance Specialist

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Description:

Full Time, Onsite at Mercy Life of Alabama

The Quality & Compliance Specialist supports the Quality & Compliance Director in ensuring quality, regulatory compliance, and continuous survey readiness across the PACE program. This role is responsible for quality monitoring, data analysis, regulatory reporting, performance improvement initiatives, infection control tracking, and compliance oversight to improve participant outcomes and operational excellence.

• Collect, analyze, and report quality, compliance, and performance improvement data.
• Monitor quality metrics, maintain scorecards, and identify trends requiring corrective action.
• Develop, implement, and track performance improvement and corrective action plans.
• Conduct audits of clinical and operational processes to ensure regulatory compliance and survey readiness.
• Support regulatory surveys and maintain compliance with CMS, state, federal, and organizational requirements.
• Monitor grievance and appeals processes to ensure regulatory compliance and participant satisfaction.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to conduct root cause analyses and process evaluations.
• Prepare and submit required quality, compliance, and regulatory reports, including HPMS reporting.
• Coordinate Quality Committee meetings, including agendas, minutes, and supporting materials.
• Monitor infection control and immunization data and support infection prevention initiatives.
• Review and update policies and procedures to ensure ongoing compliance.
• Assist with emergency preparedness, fire drill tracking, and business continuity planning.
• Participate in audits of contracted providers and PACE program sites.
• Maintain confidentiality of participant information and uphold organizational values and ethical standards.

• Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Nursing, Public Health, Quality Management, or a related field preferred.
• Two (2) years of quality, compliance, performance improvement, or healthcare experience preferred.
• Experience working with frail or elderly populations preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of quality improvement principles, regulatory requirements, auditing processes, and data reporting.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and collaborate effectively across teams.
• Limited travel (less than 10%) within the service region may be required.

• Day 1 medical coverage
• dental
• vision
• paid time off
• 403(b)
• educational assistance
• Access to earned wages daily through Daily Pay
• Opportunity to earn incentives through the Employee Referral Program
• Warm, supportive environment with a strong participant-centered focus
• Comprehensive orientation and ongoing professional development opportunities

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services.

Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs.

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