Quality Improvement Advisor 1

Asante; Grants Pass (OR); On-site; USD 68,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Job summary

Asante is seeking a Quality Improvement Advisor I to support data-driven, service line–aligned performance improvement initiatives. The role focuses on foundational improvement, data analysis, and project support within the QAPI framework to advance outcomes and reduce variation.

The advisor will embed accreditation standards, lead monitoring and corrective actions, and ensure alignment with federal, state, and accreditation requirements.

Qualifications

• 3 years of professional-level work experience in quality, data, operations, project management, or clinical support roles.
• Ability to apply performance improvement methodologies (PDCA, Lean, Six Sigma).
• Perform data collection, analysis, and presentation for projects.
• Demonstrated experience using data to drive measurable performance improvement.
• Working knowledge of healthcare quality measures, patient safety principles, and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead data-driven quality assurance monitoring and performance improvement initiatives.
• Identify gaps and develop corrective action plans to sustain compliance.
• Embed accreditation and regulatory standards into improvement efforts.
• Lead data visualization and reporting to support service line–based improvement.

Skills

Data analysis

Performance improvement

Project management

Data visualization

Healthcare quality measures

Excel

Power BI

SQL

Education

Associate's degree in nursing, quality, or health-related field

Bachelor’s degree in nursing or quality/performance improvement field

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Tableau

SQL

EHR reporting tools

Job description

Additional Position Details: FTE: 1.000000 | Full Time | Primarily Mon - Fri / 8AM - 5PM | This position is on-site and is not eligible for remote work

Starting Wage for this exempt position: $67,766.40-$93,184.00, depending on experience

Position Summary

The Quality Improvement Advisor I supports data-driven, service line–aligned performance improvement initiatives aligned with organizational and service line priorities. This role focuses on foundational improvement work, data analysis, and project support. The position applies improvement science, analytics, and change management within the Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) framework to advance outcomes, reduce variation, enhance patient experience, and optimize performance across internal goals, regulatory requirements, and external benchmarks. The advisor embeds accreditation and regulatory standards into all improvement efforts, ensuring ongoing alignment with federal, state, and accreditation requirements. The role leads data-driven quality assurance monitoring and performance improvement initiatives, including identification of gaps and development of corrective action plans to sustain compliance and drive measurable improvement.

Experience

• 3 years of professional-level work experience in quality, data, operations, project management, or clinical support roles- required
• Ability to apply performance improvement methodologies, tools, and projects (e.g. PDCA, Lean, Six Sigma)- required
• Perform data collection, analysis, and presentation for projects- required
• Demonstrated experience using data to drive measurable performance improvement- required
• Working knowledge of healthcare quality measures, patient safety principles, and regulatory requirements- required
• Proficiency with data visualization and analytics tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI, Tableau, SQL, EHR reporting tools)- preferred
• Experience supporting service line–based improvement in acute care, ambulatory, or population health settings- preferred
• Experience in value-based care, population health, or equity-focused improvement initiatives- preferred

Education

• Associate's degree in nursing, quality, or health-related field, or the equivalent experience- required
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing or quality/performance improvement related field- preferred

Certification/Licensure

• PMP: Project Management Professional- preferred
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or higher- preferred

Total Rewards

• Competitive Pay: Hourly and salaried positions earn market-based compensation.
• Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, and vision coverage for part-time and above employees and their eligible dependents beginning within 30 days of hire.
• Retirement Savings: Employer-sponsored retirement plan with company contribution and match.
• Paid Time Off: Generous ETO for part-time and above employees.
• Professional Development: Continue to enhance your education through our tuition reimbursement and tuition repayment program
• Additional Benefits: Life insurance, disability coverage, and employee assistance programs.

At Asante, We Are Guided By Our Values

Excellence - Respect - Honesty - Service - Teamwork

Asante is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and to employing and advancing qualified individuals of all backgrounds, including women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans.