Sr. Quality Specialist | CMS, Leapfrog & Vizient

Purple Cow Recruiting•Houston, TX

9d•$98,000 - $122,000•Onsite

About The Position

Heartline Staffing is hiring a Senior Quality Specialist in Houston, Texas. This role involves leading quality improvement initiatives across a large healthcare system, driving performance improvement through various metrics, and partnering with physicians, nursing leadership, and operational teams. The specialist will analyze clinical data, translate findings into actionable improvement plans, and lead multidisciplinary projects focused on patient safety, quality outcomes, and health equity. The position also supports evidence-based care delivery and regulatory compliance initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree In Public Health, Business, Economics, Computer Science, Nursing, Pharmacy, Or Related Field REQUIRED
Healthcare Experience REQUIRED
Minimum 7 Years Quality Improvement, Quality Assurance, Or Performance Improvement Experience REQUIRED
Experience Within A Large Acute Care Hospital Or Healthcare System REQUIRED
Project Management Certification, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, Or Robust Process Improvement Certification REQUIRED
Experience With Data Analytics And Performance Improvement REQUIRED
Experience Supporting CMS, Vizient, Leapfrog, USNWR, Or Similar Quality Programs REQUIRED
Excel Proficiency REQUIRED

Nice To Haves

Tableau Experience Preferred
Epic Experience Preferred
Master's Degree Preferred

Responsibilities

Lead quality improvement initiatives across a large healthcare system
Drive performance improvement through CMS, Vizient, Leapfrog, and USNWR metrics
Partner with physicians, nursing leadership, and operational teams
Analyze clinical data and translate findings into actionable improvement plans
Lead multidisciplinary projects focused on patient safety, quality outcomes, and health equity
Support evidence-based care delivery and regulatory compliance initiatives
Lead clinical quality and patient safety improvement initiatives
Analyze healthcare performance data and reporting metrics
Develop dashboards, reports, and performance recommendations
Facilitate quality committees and multidisciplinary workgroups
Support regulatory compliance and accreditation requirements
Implement Lean, Six Sigma, PDCA, and process improvement methodologies
Collaborate with clinical, analytics, pharmacy, nursing, and operational teams
Mentor quality specialists and organizational leaders