Performance Improvement Specialist

Ascension • Saint Louis, MO

3d • Remote

About The Position

The Performance Improvement Specialist works in Ascension’s Risk Management department in a remote role with up to 50% travel. The specialist defines financial, operational, and clinical data needed to evaluate change initiatives; identifies the steps, tools, and training required to implement process or structural changes; and oversees assigned projects and project teams in collaboration with executive leadership to access necessary resources. The role manages project resources, processes, and quality assurance within its scope, develops and updates ongoing management plans, and ensures detailed project plans, reporting mechanisms, issue-resolution processes, and communications are timely and meet quality guidelines.

Requirements

• High school diploma equivalency with two years of cumulative experience, or an associate's or bachelor's degree, or four years of applicable cumulative job-specific experience.
• Licensure relevant to the state in which the work is performed is required.

Nice To Haves

• Certification specializing in Lean Healthcare Management.
• Project Management Professional certification.
• Registered Nurse qualification.
• Bachelor's degree.
• Experience in performance improvement.
• Lean Green Belt or Black Belt certification, or a quality certification such as CPHQ.

Responsibilities

• Define the financial, operational, and clinical data needed to evaluate change initiatives.
• Identify the steps, tools, and training needed to implement process or structural changes.
• Oversee assigned projects and project teams, collaborating with executive leadership to access necessary resources.
• Manage resources, processes, and project quality assurance within the scope of responsibility.
• Develop and update the ongoing management plan.
• Monitor project plans, reporting mechanisms, issue-resolution processes, and communications to ensure they are timely and meet quality guidelines.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage, plus HSA/FSA options.
• Employer-matched 403(b), financial planning and hardship resources, disability insurance, and life insurance.
• Pro-rated paid time off and holidays.
• Ascension-paid tuition through Vocare, reimbursement, professional development, and online learning.
• Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care, and stress management resources.
• Parental leave, adoption assistance, and family benefits.
• Optional legal and pet insurance and transportation savings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED