Quality Improvement Specialist

TEKsystems; United States; Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability coverage

Health Spending Account

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

PTO / Vacation / Sick Leave

Job summary

TEKsystems is seeking a Quality Improvement Specialist in Annapolis, MD, offering a hybrid schedule (3 days onsite, 2 days remote) and a contract role. You will analyze healthcare data, lead improvement initiatives, and collaborate with clinical leaders to enhance patient outcomes and regulatory quality metrics.

Ideal candidates have at least 3 years in quality improvement, strong data analysis, and experience conducting chart reviews.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of Quality Improvement experience.
• Experience analyzing healthcare data and driving process improvement initiatives.
• Strong analytical, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Experience conducting chart reviews, audits, and quality monitoring activities.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with clinical service line leaders to identify and implement quality and process improvement initiatives.
• Analyze clinical data, documentation, and patient records to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Partner with Information Systems teams to extract data, generate reports, and monitor quality performance metrics.
• Perform concurrent chart reviews and retrospective medical record reviews to support regulatory and quality initiatives.
• Ensure the accuracy and reliability of quality data through observation, monitoring, and validation efforts.
• Support data visualization and reporting efforts to clearly communicate findings and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Review documentation related to hospital-acquired conditions, preventable conditions, and other regulatory quality measures.
• Educate and consult with clinical staff and leadership on quality findings, documentation accuracy, and improvement opportunities.
• Apply Lean Six Sigma, TeamSTEPPS, and Just Culture methodologies to improve patient safety and care quality.
• Assist with departmental initiatives, including support of the annual Leapfrog Survey and quality outcome presentations.

Skills

Quality Improvement

Healthcare data analysis

Analytical skills

Communication & collaboration

Chart reviews & audits

Education

RN or BSN preferred

CPHQ preferred

Job description

Quality Improvement Specialist

Location: Annapolis, MD

Schedule: Hybrid (3 days onsite, 2 days remote)

Reports To: Director of Quality and Safety

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Quality Improvement Specialist to support quality, safety, regulatory compliance, and performance improvement initiatives within a leading healthcare organization. This role will partner with clinical, operational, and leadership teams to analyze data, identify improvement opportunities, and drive projects that enhance patient outcomes and organizational performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with clinical service line leaders to identify and implement quality and process improvement initiatives.
• Analyze clinical data, documentation, and patient records to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Partner with Information Systems teams to extract data, generate reports, and monitor quality performance metrics.
• Perform concurrent chart reviews and retrospective medical record reviews to support regulatory and quality initiatives.
• Ensure the accuracy and reliability of quality data through observation, monitoring, and validation efforts.
• Support data visualization and reporting efforts to clearly communicate findings and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Review documentation related to hospital-acquired conditions, preventable conditions, and other regulatory quality measures.
• Educate and consult with clinical staff and leadership on quality findings, documentation accuracy, and improvement opportunities.
• Apply Lean Six Sigma, TeamSTEPPS, and Just Culture methodologies to improve patient safety and care quality.
• Assist with departmental initiatives, including support of the annual Leapfrog Survey and quality outcome presentations.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of Quality Improvement experience.
• Experience analyzing healthcare data and driving process improvement initiatives.
• Strong analytical, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Experience conducting chart reviews, audits, and quality monitoring activities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Clinical experience preferred.
• RN or BSN preferred.
• Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) preferred.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is passionate about healthcare quality and patient safety, enjoys working with data, and can effectively collaborate across departments to drive measurable improvements. This individual will thrive in a fast‑paced healthcare environment and have a strong commitment to continuous improvement and evidence‑based decision‑making.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Annapolis, MD.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $55.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job‑related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long‑term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Annapolis,MD.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 25, 2026.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.