Healthcare Quality & Performance Improvement Specialist

MLK Community Healthcare; California; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

MLK Community Healthcare seeks a Quality Management Specialist to support PI/QI activities by abstracting data, managing projects, and consulting across departments. The role focuses on data-driven improvements to enhance patient care and organizational performance.

The specialist leads training programs, develops improvement initiatives, and tracks key performance indicators to ensure alignment with strategic goals and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or healthcare-related field required.
• Two+ years of healthcare experience preferred.
• Lean/Six Sigma certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform data abstractions per CMS/JCAHO guidelines.
• Coordinate PI/QI initiatives across departments.
• Provide data reports to support improvement efforts.
• Lead training and program development for quality initiatives.
• Communicate findings to executive leadership and staff.

Skills

PI methodologies

Communication skills

Group facilitation

Analytical skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or healthcare

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Lean Six Sigma Certification

Job description

MLK Community Healthcare seeks a Quality Management Specialist to support PI/QI activities by abstracting data, managing projects, and consulting across departments. The role focuses on data-driven improvements to enhance patient care and organizational performance.

The specialist leads training programs, develops improvement initiatives, and tracks key performance indicators to ensure alignment with strategic goals and regulatory requirements.