Clinical Quality Specialist - Small/Medium Hospitals
About The Position
The Clinical Quality Specialist supports the monitoring, analysis, and improvement of clinical quality performance across the operating unit. The role evaluates performance on regulatory, pay-for-performance, and publicly reported metrics, and partners with clinical and operational teams to advance improvement initiatives. The specialist serves as a subject matter resource on clinical quality definitions and performance methodologies, connecting stakeholders across quality, coding, clinical documentation integrity (CDI), and revenue cycle to support accurate measurement and optimal outcomes. The role uses data, analytics, and predictive insights to inform strategy and support organizational quality goals. A primary work location is listed for posting purposes, but the position may be assigned to any OSF HealthCare location within its area of support. Travel across supported OSF locations is expected. This is a salaried position with expected pay of $36.04–$42.40 per hour; actual pay is determined by experience, skills, and internal equity.
Requirements
- Associate degree.
- Two years of healthcare experience in a quality or clinical role.
- Obtain Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) certification within three years of hire and maintain the certification.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Solid computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft software.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
Nice To Haves
- Associate degree in nursing.
- Experience with CMS programs, eCQMs, or registry reporting.
- Experience with data analytics tools and performance dashboards.
- Active RN license or current state license in field of study.
Responsibilities
- Monitor, analyze, and improve clinical quality performance across the operating unit.
- Evaluate performance on regulatory, pay-for-performance, and publicly reported metrics.
- Partner with clinical and operational teams to drive improvement initiatives.
- Serve as a subject matter resource on clinical quality definitions and performance methodologies.
- Connect stakeholders across quality, coding, clinical documentation integrity (CDI), and revenue cycle to support accurate measurement and optimal outcomes.
- Use data, analytics, and predictive insights to inform strategy and support organizational quality goals.
Benefits
- Comprehensive, market-competitive total rewards package that includes benefits, compensation, recognition, and well-being offerings.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
