Quality Improvement Specialist

TEKsystems • Annapolis, MD

2d • $45 - $55 • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Quality Improvement Specialist to support quality, safety, regulatory compliance, and performance improvement initiatives within a leading healthcare organization. This role will partner with clinical, operational, and leadership teams to analyze data, identify improvement opportunities, and drive projects that enhance patient outcomes and organizational performance.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of Quality Improvement experience.
• Experience analyzing healthcare data and driving process improvement initiatives.
• Strong analytical, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Experience conducting chart reviews, audits, and quality monitoring activities.

Nice To Haves

• Clinical experience preferred.
• RN or BSN preferred.
• Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with clinical service line leaders to identify and implement quality and process improvement initiatives.
• Analyze clinical data, documentation, and patient records to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Partner with Information Systems teams to extract data, generate reports, and monitor quality performance metrics.
• Perform concurrent chart reviews and retrospective medical record reviews to support regulatory and quality initiatives.
• Ensure the accuracy and reliability of quality data through observation, monitoring, and validation efforts.
• Support data visualization and reporting efforts to clearly communicate findings and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Review documentation related to hospital-acquired conditions, preventable conditions, and other regulatory quality measures.
• Educate and consult with clinical staff and leadership on quality findings, documentation accuracy, and improvement opportunities.
• Apply Lean Six Sigma, TeamSTEPPS, and Just Culture methodologies to improve patient safety and care quality.
• Assist with departmental initiatives, including support of the annual Leapfrog Survey and quality outcome presentations.

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree