Quality Improvement Specialist - State Hospital

Texas Health and Human Services; Harlingen (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) in Harlingen, TX is seeking a Quality Assurance Spec II to support hospital quality programs, audits, and data oversight. The role emphasizes improving performance and ensuring compliance with accreditation standards across facilities.

The position involves coordinating improvement projects, compiling reports, and presenting findings to committees. A four-year degree or equivalent experience is required, with emphasis on healthcare or social

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in social services, nursing, psychology, or a related field and a minimum of six months experience.
• OR Associate degree and a minimum of twenty-four months experience required.
• OR No degree and a minimum of four years of experience required.

Responsibilities

• Attends work on a regular basis and may be asked to work a specific shift schedule or, at times, even a rotating schedule, extended shift and/or overtime in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.
• Reviews hospital policies, prepares and disseminates information to policy managers for review. Provides guidance and education with regard to organizational and statutory requirements as well as accreditation standards. Ensures policies are approved, updated, and posted for staff.
• Coordinates quality improvement and monitoring programs as assigned (such as QSO, Utilization Management (UM), Facility Support Performance Improvement (FSPI), other). Independently completes all aspects of this process.
• Explains quality management findings and assists in developing performance improvement plans.
• Compiles monthly samples, updates, and distributes audits in a timely manner. Provides education and support to auditors. Completes data entry within the time constraints provided. Aggregates data and compiles reports, as well as trend analysis information.

Skills

Policy knowledge

Data analysis

Communication skills

Project management

Training techniques

Education

Bachelor's degree in social services, nursing, psychology, or related field

Associate degree + 24 months experience

No degree + 4 years experience

Job description

Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) in Harlingen, TX is seeking a Quality Assurance Spec II to support hospital quality programs, audits, and data oversight. The role emphasizes improving performance and ensuring compliance with accreditation standards across facilities.

The position involves coordinating improvement projects, compiling reports, and presenting findings to committees. A four-year degree or equivalent experience is required, with emphasis on healthcare or social