Clinical Quality Specialist (Nurse Practitioner/ Physician Assistant)

Avance Care; Durham (NC); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Avance Care is seeking an experienced Advanced Practice Provider to join our Clinical Quality Specialist team in Durham. This hybrid role blends direct patient care with leadership in informatics, quality improvement, and performance initiatives.

You will optimize EPIC workflows, contribute to data-driven care, and participate in internal committees. Requires NP/PA with NC license, board certification, and at least 2 years of NP clinical experience.

Qualifications

• MSN or DNP in Acute Care NP; PA program ARC-accredited; board certification (AANP/ANCC) preferred.
• Active, unrestricted North Carolina NP or PA license.
• Current BLS certification.
• Minimum 2 years NP clinical experience.
• Experience in clinical informatics, EHR optimization, or data-driven quality initiatives required.
• EPIC Certification strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based clinical care to patients of all ages.
• Lead clinical quality informatics and performance improvement initiatives.
• Assist in EPIC optimization and workflow improvements.

Skills

Data-driven care

Independent contributor

Team influence

Quality metrics

Patient-centered care

Education

MSN/DNP Acute Care NP

ARC-accredited PA program

Tools

EPIC Certification

Job description

Overview

Clinical Quality Specialist (CQS) – Expereienced Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA)

Avance Care is seeking an experienced Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant)for an exciting opportunity to grow your career in a role that offers both meaningful patient connection and broader organizational impact. As a Clinical Quality Specialist (CQS), you’ll combine direct patient care with leadership in clinical informatics, quality improvement, and performance improvement initiatives. Based at our Durham Primary Carepractice next to our Corporate Office, this hybrid role is ideal for a clinician who is energized by innovation, collaboration, and the chance to help shape how high-quality care is delivered across an independentorganization.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Care:

• Provide comprehensive, evidence-based care to patients of all ages
• Perform assessments, diagnose conditions, and implement treatment plans
• Order and interpret labs and diagnostic imaging
• Prescribe medications and perform procedures
• Promote preventive care and wellness
• Coordinate specialty referrals as needed

Clinical Quality & Informatics Leadership:

• Utilize clinical data and informatics tools to drive performance improvement
• Improve workflow processes, including EHR (EPIC) optimization
• Serve on internal committees and contribute to development of clinical resources
• Lead provider education and coding optimization efforts
• Support value-based care and quality improvement initiatives

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited MSN or DNP Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program for adults
• Graduate of ARC accredited Physician Assistant program. Master’s or Doctoral Degree Preferred
• Active, unencumbered North Carolina license
• Board Certification (AANP or ANCC)
• Current BLS certification
• Minimum 2 years of NP clinical experience
• Experience in clinical informatics, EHR optimization, or data-driven quality initiatives required.
• EPIC Certification Strongly Preferred

What We’re Looking For

• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and influence teams
• Experience leveraging data to improve patient outcomes
• Interest in quality metrics and value-based care
• Commitment to patient-centered, evidence-based practice

If you’re looking for a role where you can care for patients, influence meaningful change, and grow as a clinical leader, we invite you to join Avance Care and be part of the future of high-quality, data-driven healthcare.