Sr. Quality Specialist | CMS, Leapfrog & Vizient at Purple Cow Recruiting

Houston, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Sep, 26

Salary

122000.0

Posted On

24 Jun, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Quality Improvement, Data Analytics, Project Management, Lean Six Sigma, CMS Metrics, Vizient, Leapfrog, USNWR Metrics, Patient Safety, Regulatory Compliance, Excel, Tableau, Epic, PDCA, Performance Improvement, Clinical Data Analysis

Industry

Staffing and Recruiting

Description

Description Sr. Quality Specialist | CMS, Leapfrog & Vizient Full Time | Healthcare Quality Improvement | Acute Care System Elizabeth Banzhaf, LPN Co-Founder & COO | Heartline Staffing Call or Text: 272-230-3157 LinkedIn: View Elizabeth’s LinkedIn Prefer a quick conversation instead of applying? Call or text Elizabeth directly at 272-230-3157. Heartline Staffing is hiring a Senior Quality Specialist in Houston, Texas. POSITION OVERVIEW • Lead quality improvement initiatives across a large healthcare system • Drive performance improvement through CMS, Vizient, Leapfrog, and USNWR metrics • Partner with physicians, nursing leadership, and operational teams • Analyze clinical data and translate findings into actionable improvement plans • Lead multidisciplinary projects focused on patient safety, quality outcomes, and health equity • Support evidence-based care delivery and regulatory compliance initiatives COMPENSATION • Base Salary: $97,510 - $122,000 • Comprehensive Benefits Package • Retirement Benefits • Professional Development Opportunities SCHEDULE • Monday Through Friday • Full-Time Position • Onsite Role • Houston, Texas Location • No Travel Required ROLE • Lead clinical quality and patient safety improvement initiatives • Analyze healthcare performance data and reporting metrics • Develop dashboards, reports, and performance recommendations • Facilitate quality committees and multidisciplinary workgroups • Support regulatory compliance and accreditation requirements • Implement Lean, Six Sigma, PDCA, and process improvement methodologies • Collaborate with clinical, analytics, pharmacy, nursing, and operational teams • Mentor quality specialists and organizational leaders ENVIRONMENT • Large acute care health system • Data-driven quality improvement culture • Collaborative physician and leadership engagement • Focus on patient safety and clinical excellence • Opportunity to influence system-wide outcomes • Recognized healthcare organization with strong organizational support BENEFITS • Medical Insurance • Dental Insurance • Vision Insurance • Life Insurance • Retirement Plan • Paid Time Off • Professional Development Opportunities • Comprehensive Employee Benefits Package Requirements • Bachelor's Degree In Public Health, Business, Economics, Computer Science, Nursing, Pharmacy, Or Related Field REQUIRED • Healthcare Experience REQUIRED • Minimum 7 Years Quality Improvement, Quality Assurance, Or Performance Improvement Experience REQUIRED • Experience Within A Large Acute Care Hospital Or Healthcare System REQUIRED • Project Management Certification, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, Or Robust Process Improvement Certification REQUIRED • Experience With Data Analytics And Performance Improvement REQUIRED • Experience Supporting CMS, Vizient, Leapfrog, USNWR, Or Similar Quality Programs REQUIRED • Excel Proficiency REQUIRED • Tableau Experience Preferred • Epic Experience Preferred • Master's Degree Preferred Not ready to formally apply? That is completely fine. Many candidates prefer a brief, confidential conversation first. You are welcome to call or text Elizabeth directly at 272-230-3157. Heartline Staffing is assisting with recruitment for this opportunity. Candidates without healthcare experience will not be considered. :contentReference[oaicite:0]index=0

Responsibilities

Lead quality improvement and patient safety initiatives across a large acute care healthcare system. Analyze clinical performance data to develop actionable improvement plans and facilitate multidisciplinary workgroups.