Specialist III: Quality and Transformation Coordinator (Part-time)

Pagosa Springs Medical Center•Pagosa Springs, CO

9d•$33 - $51•Hybrid

About The Position

Pagosa Springs Medical Center (PSMC) is seeking a motivated and collaborative Quality & Transformation Coordinator to support organizational improvement initiatives that enhance patient care, operational excellence, workforce development, and rural healthcare sustainability. This part-time position serves as a key facilitator of quality improvement projects, strategic initiatives, grant-funded programs, and organizational transformation efforts across multiple departments and service lines. Working closely with leaders, providers, staff, community partners, and external stakeholders, the Coordinator helps turn ideas into action by supporting project planning, implementation, monitoring, reporting, and continuous improvement activities. This role is ideal for an experienced healthcare professional, quality specialist, project coordinator, nurse, healthcare administrator, or public health professional seeking a flexible schedule while continuing to make a meaningful impact on healthcare delivery.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration, Public Health, Nursing, Business Administration, Organizational Leadership, or related field preferred
Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered
Three (3) years of healthcare experience preferred
Experience in quality improvement, project management, healthcare operations, performance improvement, compliance, or practice transformation preferred
Critical Access Hospital, Rural Health Clinic, or rural healthcare experience preferred
Knowledge of healthcare quality improvement methodologies and patient safety principles
Experience coordinating projects and facilitating meetings
Strong organizational, analytical, and critical-thinking skills
Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, reporting tools, and data analysis
Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, change management, implementation science, or project management principles preferred
Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) preferred
Candidates willing to obtain CPHQ certification are encouraged to apply

Responsibilities

Facilitate Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) initiatives across the organization
Support departments in identifying opportunities for improvement and developing action plans
Monitor performance metrics, outcomes, and project progress
Assist with implementation of evidence-based improvement strategies
Support regulatory readiness and organizational quality goals
Coordinate strategic initiatives, transformation projects, and organizational improvement efforts
Develop project plans, timelines, meeting agendas, and progress reports
Track project milestones, deliverables, risks, and outcomes
Facilitate communication among departments and stakeholders
Support implementation and sustainability of grant-funded programs and special initiatives
Collect, organize, analyze, and report performance and project data
Develop dashboards, presentations, and reports for leadership and committees
Monitor key performance indicators and assist with outcome measurement
Support data-driven decision making throughout the organization
Build strong relationships with leaders, providers, staff, and community partners
Facilitate meetings and multidisciplinary workgroups
Support change management and implementation efforts
Assist with strategic planning and organizational development initiatives
Participate in quality, compliance, and performance improvement committees
Support accreditation, regulatory, and grant reporting requirements
Assist with special projects as assigned
Promote a culture of continuous improvement and innovation