Quality Improvement Specialist Senior

Corewell Health; South Carolina; Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

On-demand pay

Discounts directory

Insurance options

Retirement plan

Benefits eligibility

Job summary

Corewell Health is seeking a Senior Quality Improvement Specialist to partner with clinical and operational leaders, analyze performance data, and lead quality initiatives across systems and sites. The role drives measurable improvements, mentors teams, and aligns strategy with execution within a large health system.

The position emphasizes improvement science, stakeholder collaboration, and driving strategic quality goals while supporting regulatory and accreditation programs across facilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Healthcare related field required.
• 5 years of Quality improvement, performance improvement, project management or related field preferred.
• Master's degree in Healthcare related field preferred.
• RN – State of Michigan preferred.
• 2 years of participation on improvement initiatives preferred.
• Certification from IHI (IHI Open School or Improvement Coach Program) preferred.
• CPHQ certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drives quality improvement projects across organizational systems and sites.
• Analyzes performance data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Leads multi-disciplinary improvement initiatives with stakeholders.
• Mentors colleagues in improvement science and quality practices.
• Supports regulatory, accreditation, and publicly reported quality programs.

Skills

Data analysis

Quality improvement

Project management

Stakeholder management

Change management

Mentoring

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Healthcare related field

Master's degree in Healthcare related field

RN – State of Michigan

2 years of Participation on improvement initiatives

IHI Certifications (IHI Open School)

IHI Improvement Coach Program

CPHQ - Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality

Job description

This role follows a hybrid work model, with an onsite requirement of up to four days per week. On-site requirements may vary based on business needs, team meetings, training, and operational priorities.

Are you driven by data, curious about what the numbers don’t yet tell us, and motivated to turn insights into meaningful improvement? As a Senior Quality Improvement Specialist, you’ll partner with clinical and operational leaders to analyze performance data, uncover trends, and lead quality improvement initiatives across systems and sites. Working closely within the communities you support, you’ll help connect strategy to execution and drive sustainable improvements that strengthen organizational performance. At Corewell Health, you’ll be part of Michigan’s largest and most integrated healthcare systems, united by a mission to improve health, instill humanity, and inspire hope.

If you’re energized by data, comfortable navigating complex clinical conversations, and motivated by the opportunity to improve care where it matters most, we want to hear from you. Bring your quality expertise, curiosity, and collaborative spirit—and help us turn insight into action.

Job Summary

Drives projects throughout the organization including both clinical and non-clinical areas to accomplish measurable quality improvement. Work assignments are typically more complex involving multi-disciplinary teams. Analyzes and measures the effectiveness of existing processes and drives sustainable, repeatable, and quantifiable quality improvement. Collects and analyzes process and/or quality data to initiate, develop, and influence operational practices and procedures that focus on enhanced quality outcomes. Facilitates large improvement projects in coordination with leaders and providers to drive continuous improvement. Flexible in adapting to changing priorities. Mentors colleagues in improvement science application across the organization. Drives strategic quality goal setting to influence strategic priorities.

Essential Functions

• Supports and drives improvement activities for accountable areas based on organizational priorities (project management, measurable deliverables, milestones, and data informed strategy).


• Serves as a liaison between various departments across the Corewell Health System. Communicates, collaborates, networks with and acts as a change agent to key stakeholders. Also ensures continuity and coordination of services with appropriate utilization of resources. Responsible for stakeholder management across collaboration within dept and organizational resources.


• Drives continuous assessment and improvements using appropriate tools and methodology within the business, assists stakeholders and process owners in prioritizing improvement opportunities.


• Proficient application of improvement sciences to drive quality performance in regulatory, accreditation and publicly-reported programs.


• Analyze, interpret, and communicate benchmarked quality data and trends to identify opportunities and improve outcomes.


• Mentor and share quality improvement knowledge and skills across the organization.


• Drive strategic quality goal setting to influence strategic priorities.


• Support regulatory, accreditation, and publicly reported quality programs, including data collection, validation, and submission to external agencies.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Healthcare related field


• 5 years of Quality improvement, performance improvement, project management or related field

Preferred

• Master's Degree in Healthcare related field


• RN – State of Michigan


• 2 years of Participation on improvement initiatives


• CRT-At least one Certification from preferred list - Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI), IHI Open School


• CRT-At least one Certification from preferred list - Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI), IHI Improvement Coach Program


• CRT-Professional in Healthcare Quality, Certified (CPHQ) - NAHQ National Association for Healthcare Quality Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ)

About Corewell Health

As a team member at Corewell Health, you will play an essential role in delivering personalized health care to our patients, members and our communities. We are committed to cultivating and investing in YOU. Our top-notch teams are comprised of collaborators, leaders and innovators that continue to build on one shared mission statement - to improve health, instill humanity and inspire hope. Join a nationally recognized health system with an ambitious vision of continued advancement and excellence.

How Corewell Health cares for you

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.


• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv


• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!


• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance


• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings


• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

Primary Location

SITE - Greenville Hospital - 615 S Bower - Greenville

Department Name

QSE Quality Management - Corporate

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

40

Hours of Work

8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Days Worked

Monday to Friday

Weekend Frequency

N/A

Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug‑free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on‑site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.

Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.

An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.