Quality Improvement Specialist

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Quality Improvement Specialist advancing healthcare quality and population health outcomes at Gainwell Technologies. Applying QAPI, Lean, Six Sigma, and data analysis to improve Medicaid-related care.

Responsibilities:

  • Apply quality improvement methodologies and change management principles, including IHI, PDSA, Lean, and Six Sigma
  • Support Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) program activities
  • Support the annual Quality Plan and Population Health interventions
  • 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
  • Drive measurable outcomes, reduce variation, and improve member health outcomes
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements:

  • 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 IHI, PDSA, Lean, and Six Sigma methodologies and tools
  • 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
  • Knowledge of healthcare quality measures, HEDIS, quality withholds, and population health improvement concepts
  • Proficiency with data analysis and data visualization techniques
  • Ability to gather, analyze, validate, prioritize, and document business and operational requirements
  • Knowledge of health equity and disparity-reduction initiatives
  • Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)
  • SharePoint
  • Power BI
  • Strong verbal and written communication, critical thinking, risk identification, problem-solving, collaboration, conflict resolution, stakeholder management, time management, organization, adaptability, and ability to work effectively in a remote environment

Benefits:

  • Work flexibility
  • Learning and career development
  • Flexible vacation policy
  • 401(k) employer match
  • Comprehensive health benefits
  • Educational assistance
  • Leadership and technical development academies
  • 10–15% travel for client meetings