Remote Quality Improvement Specialist - Population Health

Gainwell Technologies; Arkansas; On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible vacation

401(k) matching

Health benefits

Educational assistance

Remote-friendly

Job summary

Gainwell Technologies in Arkansas is seeking a Quality Improvement Specialist to support Population Health and QAPI initiatives through data-driven performance improvement strategies. This role collaborates across departments to drive measurable outcomes, reduce variation, and improve member health outcomes through continuous improvement efforts.

The position emphasizes applying IHI, PDSA, Lean, and Six Sigma methodologies, with fully remote options available and potential travel for client

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in healthcare quality improvement, preferably supporting Medicaid programs.
• Bachelor's degree in a health-related, business, or similar discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Experience applying performance improvement methodologies and tools, including IHI, PDSA, Lean, and Six Sigma.
• Experience facilitating root cause analysis, process mapping, and performance improvement projects (PIPs/QIPs).
• Experience analyzing data, identifying trends and disparities, and presenting findings to stakeholders.
• Experience supporting Population Health initiatives and quality improvement efforts within a healthcare or managed care environment.

Responsibilities

• Apply quality improvement methodologies and change management principles (IHI, PDSA, Lean, Six Sigma) to support Population Health and Quality Improvement initiatives.
• Support QAPI program activities to advance outcomes, reduce variation, and meet client requirements.
• Collaborate across departments to align and support Population Health strategies.
• Facilitate and monitor cross-functional quality improvement initiatives.
• Maintain quality documentation, including policies, procedures, committee minutes, and program materials.
• Support compliance activities related to External Quality Review Organization (EQRO) requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Quality improvement

Healthcare analytics

Population Health

Data visualization

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in health-related field

Tools

Power BI

SharePoint

Microsoft Office

Job description

Gainwell Technologies in Arkansas is seeking a Quality Improvement Specialist to support Population Health and QAPI initiatives through data-driven performance improvement strategies. This role collaborates across departments to drive measurable outcomes, reduce variation, and improve member health outcomes through continuous improvement efforts.

The position emphasizes applying IHI, PDSA, Lean, and Six Sigma methodologies, with fully remote options available and potential travel for client