Quality Improvement Specialist — Flexible Hours & Growth

Paragon; Centennial (CO); Hybrid; USD 57,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k)

DTO

Professional development

Referral bonuses

Flexible work hours

Job summary

Paragon Behavioral Health Connections in Colorado is seeking a Quality Improvement Specialist to support the Director of Clinical Quality and Outcomes. You will coordinate audits, manage policies, and track quality initiatives across Colorado to ensure compliance with state, federal, and payer requirements.

The role emphasizes HIPAA compliance, chart audits, data reporting, and collaboration with clinical and administrative teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related mental health/behavioral health field required.
• Prior experience in behavioral health, records management, auditing, or quality/compliance functions preferred at entry.
• Working knowledge of HIPAA, protected health information, and confidentiality requirements.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Process and respond to medical records requests in compliance with HIPAA and organizational policy.
• Coordinate and conduct internal audits, including chart audits and licensing checks.
• Assist in drafting, revising, and maintaining policies and procedures for the Quality Improvement Team.
• Monitor and develop reports on KPIs, clinical outcomes, and audit findings.
• Maintain dashboards and tracking tools to monitor quality metrics.

Skills

Strong written and oral communication

Google Workspace proficiency

EHR systems ability to learn

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Independence and collaboration

Valid driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Services, Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or related field

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Google Workspace

EHR systems

Job description

Paragon Behavioral Health Connections in Colorado is seeking a Quality Improvement Specialist to support the Director of Clinical Quality and Outcomes. You will coordinate audits, manage policies, and track quality initiatives across Colorado to ensure compliance with state, federal, and payer requirements.

The role emphasizes HIPAA compliance, chart audits, data reporting, and collaboration with clinical and administrative teams.