Sr. Quality Specialist | CMS, Leapfrog & Vizient

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

• 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