Healthcare Quality Improvement Specialist

Title: Healthcare Quality Improvement Specialist

Location: Remote - Must reside in one of the following states:
Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky

Salary / Pay Range: $78,000 - $85,000 annually

Our client is seeking a Healthcare Quality Improvement Specialist to support hospitals, nursing homes, and outpatient clinical practices in improving patient outcomes and elevating care delivery across multiple states.

In this role, you will work with healthcare providers to review quality data, analyze workflows, identify performance gaps, and guide improvement initiatives. You will collaborate with subject matter experts, analytics professionals, and fellow consultants in a supportive, highly engaged, remote-first environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced healthcare or public health professionals who want to drive meaningful impact at scale while maintaining strong work-life balance, professional development opportunities, and a stable leadership environment known for long employee tenure.

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing, public health, healthcare administration, or related field
• 3+ years of direct involvement in healthcare quality improvement OR clinical/administrative experience in relevant care settings
• Experience working with hospitals, nursing homes, outpatient practices, public health agencies, government programs, health plans, or healthcare associations
• Familiarity with quality improvement methodologies (root cause analysis, process mapping, PDSA, run/control charts, QAPI)
• Ability to interpret data and prioritize improvement opportunities based on performance metrics
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with healthcare providers
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment and manage multiple priorities
• Proficiency in Office 365; comfortable learning new systems and tools
• Ability to travel twice annually for team meetings (expenses covered)

• Master’s in Public Health (MPH) or related field
• Experience with quality reporting, EHR optimization, or workflow assessment
• Certifications such as CPHQ, CPPS, or Lean Six Sigma
• Experience working with CRM systems such as Salesforce or Microsoft Dynamics
• Background supporting Medicare populations or CMS-aligned initiatives
• Training in formal process improvement frameworks

• Assess provider performance across hospitals, nursing homes, and outpatient clinical practices
• Evaluate workflows and root causes that impact quality measures (e.g., blood pressure control, diabetes management, readmissions, preventive care)
• Develop improvement recommendations based on data analysis and quality principles
• Coach providers on strategies and best practices to enhance care quality and documentation
• Monitor progress and maintain accurate quality-related documentation within assigned systems
• Engage with a panel of providers (may include up to 60 organizations) as their primary improvement support resource
• Interpret and explain data from EHR systems and performance dashboards
• Participate in team meetings, knowledge-sharing sessions, and ongoing training opportunities

Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with employer contribution
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Remote-first work environment
• Friday schedules ending at noon
• All travel expenses covered for required meetings

Culture: This organization is known for its collaborative and mission-driven environment. Leadership is stable, employee retention is high, and many team members describe the culture as supportive, flexible, and aligned with a shared commitment to improving healthcare. Growth paths exist within a matrix structure, allowing advancement from Associate to Consultant to Senior Consultant levels.

• Monday-Friday, 8:30AM - 5:00PM
• Remote role requiring residency within designated states
• Minimal travel outside of the two required annual meetings