Senior Quality Improvement Professional

Humana; Columbia (SC); Remote; USD 78,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus incentive plan

Medical, dental & vision benefits

401(k) retirement savings

Job summary

Humana in South Carolina seeks a Senior Quality Improvement Professional to lead provider-focused initiatives that improve clinical quality, provider performance, and member experience under the Humana Healthy Horizons in SC Medicaid Plan.

You will manage projects, analyze diverse data sources, and drive measurable improvements, collaborating with internal teams and external partners to advance a culture of quality and performance excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; SC residency preferred.
• 3+ years healthcare quality improvement experience (HEDIS/CAHPS or related measures).
• 2+ years provider-facing experience with quality/performance initiatives.
• Managed care exposure, preferably within SC Medicaid.
• Proficient in Excel; able to analyze data and communicate trends.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional quality improvement initiatives and education.
• Analyze provider performance data to identify opportunities and drive solutions.
• Lead and participate in committees focused on HEDIS, CAHPS, and other measures.
• Collaborate with internal/external stakeholders to close care gaps.

Skills

Quality improvement

HEDIS/CAHPS

Provider-facing

Excel

Data analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced Degree (preferred)

Tools

Excel

Reporting/visualization tools

Job description

Become a part of our caring communityThe Senior Quality Improvement Professional leads provider-focused, cross-functional initiatives to improve clinical quality, provider performance, and member experience for the Humana Healthy Horizons in South Carolina Medicaid Plan. You will develop and implement cross-functional quality improvement initiatives, evaluate business processes and performance outcomes, and drive sustainable, measurable improvements.Reporting to the Quality Improvement Director, you will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to advance a provider-focused culture of quality and performance excellence. You will manage complex projects and analyze diverse data sources to identify opportunities, inform strategy, and support organizational objectives.The Senior Quality Improvement Professional leverages data to lead quality improvement initiatives, monitor performance metrics, and support provider performance enhancement. This role collaborates with provider-facing teams to implement targeted interventions, develop educational resources, and drive achievement of quality and member experience goals. The position leads and participates in multidisciplinary committees, provides strategic clinical guidance on quality initiatives, and influences business decisions through data-driven insights. Operating with a high degree of independence, the Senior Quality Improvement Professional manages complex projects, exercises sound judgment, and recommends solutions to advance organizational objectives.

Essential Role Responsibilities

• Partner with Provider Engagement, Network, and Contracting teams to implement clinical quality improvement strategies including education, performance reporting, and workflow improvements that address care gaps and advance quality and member experience goals.
• Analyze provider-level performance data and diverse healthcare data sources to identify improvement opportunities, prioritize care gaps, and translate findings into actionable recommendations and targeted interventions.
• Lead and participate in cross-functional quality improvement workgroups designed to improve HEDIS, CAHPS, and other performance measures with clear action plans and follow-through.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to advance quality and strengthen member outreach and care-gap closure efforts.
• Lead provider-focused strategies supporting CAHPS/ECHO and other member experience initiatives.
• Maintain documentation of improvement plans, interventions, outcomes, and corrective actions to support applicable quality reporting, audit, and oversight activities.

Use your skills to make an impact

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• South Carolina residency required.
• 3+ years of healthcare quality improvement experience, including HEDIS, CAHPS, or related performance measures.
• 2+ years of provider-facing experience supporting quality and performance improvement initiatives.
• Managed care experience, preferably within South Carolina Medicaid.
• Experience analyzing and interpreting healthcare performance data, translating findings into actionable improvement plans, and evaluating intervention results.
• Proficiency in Excel and experience using reporting or visualization tools to analyze and communicate performance trends.
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and execute strategic initiatives with measurable objectives and timelines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced Degree.
• Project management experience leading complex or high-impact initiatives.
• Knowledge of South Carolina Medicaid Managed Care requirements.
• Experience applying structured quality improvement methodologies, such as Plan-Do-Study-Act.
• Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) or a related quality improvement certification.
• Experience with provider practice workflows, care-gap closure, and clinical data exchange.

Workstyle

Remote work at Home with occasional travel for business to Columbia SCLocation: Reside within 2 hours of Columbia SC

Schedule: Monday through Friday 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Eastern Time

Travel: 5-10%

Scheduled Weekly Hours 40

Pay Range

The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.
$78,400 - $107,800 per year
This job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan. This incentive opportunity is based upon company and/or individual performance.

Benefits

Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, "Humana") offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.

About Us

About Humana: Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is a leading U.S. healthcare company. Through our Humana insurance services and our CenterWell healthcare services, we make it easier for the millions of people we serve to achieve their best health - delivering the care and service they need, when they need it. These efforts are leading to a better quality of life for people with Medicare and Medicaid, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities at large. Learn more about what we offer at Humana.com and at CenterWell.com.

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