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
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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