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As of Jul 28, 2026, the average hourly pay for performance improvement project manager in Missouri is $43.38, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $32.69 and $50.72 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Performance Improvement Project Manager vs Quality Improvement Coordinator?

AspectPerformance Improvement Project ManagerQuality Improvement Coordinator
CertificationsLean, Six Sigma, PMPLean, Six Sigma, CQI
Work EnvironmentHealthcare, manufacturing, corporateHealthcare, clinical settings
Primary FocusLeading projects to enhance processes and efficiencyImplementing quality initiatives and compliance
Employer UsageOrganizations seeking process optimizationHealthcare facilities and hospitals

The Performance Improvement Project Manager and Quality Improvement Coordinator roles both focus on enhancing quality and efficiency. The Project Manager typically leads broader process improvement projects across various departments, often requiring project management certifications. In contrast, the Coordinator concentrates on implementing specific quality initiatives within healthcare settings, emphasizing compliance and clinical quality. Both roles are vital for organizational success but differ mainly in scope and responsibilities.

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Performance Improvement Specialist

Performance Improvement Specialist

North Kansas City Hospital

North Kansas City, MO • On-site

Full-time

Posted 17 days ago

North Kansas City Hospital rating

6.9

Company rating: 6.9 out of 10

Based on 37 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

554th of 1,051 rated hospitals

Job description

SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Performance Improvement (PI) Department leadership, the Performance Improvement Specialist is responsible for driving progress of robust process improvement projects; works collaboratively with key stakeholders, including process owners, organization leaders and physicians. This includes abstracting, validating and compiling data for quality and performance initiatives, identifying and presenting process opportunities. Provides organizational support in the development, implementation, and evaluation of performance improvement to include, but not limited to regulatory survey readiness activities, disease-specific care certifications and/or registries and related clinical outcomes, patient safety-related clinical outcomes, regulatory and contracted value related clinical outcomes.
EXPERIENCE: Three or more years of experience in clinical healthcare or performance improvement.
SPECIAL SKILLS: Excellent verbal and written communication skills; excellent time management and organizational skills; proficient in MS Office (especially Word, Excel, PowerPoint), proficient in data applications, experience in data report writing preferred. Exceptional oral and written communication skills; self-motivation and ability to work independently; ability to work as a team player and collaborate effectively with others. Note: Special skills may be required for assigned areas of focus.
OTHER:Attention to detail, independently as needed.
LICENSE/CERT: Required: RN (Registered Nurse) State of Missouri Preferred: CPHQ (Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality), Lean Six Sigma Certification, PMP (Project Management Professional)
EDUCATION: Required: Associates - Nursing, Preferred: Bachelors - Nursing

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For more than 60 years, North Kansas City Hospital has been the Northland's preferred healthcare provider. Our mission is to provide hope and healing to every life we touch. NKCH is an acute care facility with 451 licensed beds and 550 physicians representing 49 medical specialties. From our award-winning cardiovascular and orthopedic programs to our cancer, emergency, neurosciences, spine, women’s and other services, we provide a lifetime of care. Our oncology partnership with The University of Kansas Cancer Center provides patients with access to clinical trials and state-of-the-art radiation therapy.

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Health care and social assistance

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

North Kansas City, MO, US

Year founded

1958

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