Data-Driven Quality Improvement Lead

Mlk-Community-Healthcare-1; California; On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

MLK Community Healthcare seeks a Quality Management Specialist to support clinical and operational improvement as a data abstractor, project manager, facilitator, consultant, and analyst. The role drives PI/QI initiatives, aligns performance with strategic goals, and reports on core measures and KPIs.

Responsibilities include data preparation for CMS and NHSN, coordinating PI programs, and delivering training to staff and departments to enhance patient care quality and program efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or healthcare-related discipline is required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Two or more years of healthcare experience; performance improvement experience preferred.
• Certification in Lean, Six Sigma, or other process improvement methods preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conducts timely and accurate chart abstractions following CMS, Joint Commission, and NHSN guidelines.
• Assists in finalizing data for submission to internal and external regulatory agencies.
• Tracks outliers and provides data reports to improve measure compliance.
• Manages and ensures implementation and effectiveness of performance improvement systems.
• Facilitates performance improvement activities that positively impact process and outcome measures.
• Develops organization-wide performance and quality training programs.

Skills

Communication skills

Facilitation

Data analysis

Project management

Training staff

Attention to detail

Stakeholder management

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or healthcare

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

MLK Community Healthcare seeks a Quality Management Specialist to support clinical and operational improvement as a data abstractor, project manager, facilitator, consultant, and analyst. The role drives PI/QI initiatives, aligns performance with strategic goals, and reports on core measures and KPIs.

Responsibilities include data preparation for CMS and NHSN, coordinating PI programs, and delivering training to staff and departments to enhance patient care quality and program efficiency.