Senior Quality Specialist

Senior Quality Specialist RPO Division LLC Houston, TX Job Details Full-time $75,149.71 - $120,502.88 a year 9 hours ago Qualifications Dashboard development Hospital project management Accreditation standards (regulatory compliance area) Quality of care (regulatory compliance area) Six Sigma methodology implementation Patient safety measures implementation Hospital quality control Tableau Master's degree Change management Bachelor's degree Clinical program data analysis Project management in healthcare Leading team collaboration initiatives Managing projects Acute care Clinical data analysis Hospital regulatory compliance Cross-functional team management Hospital experience Cross-functional communication Quality assurance within healthcare Patient safety compliance management

Full Job Description Title:

Senior Quality Specialist Status:

Full-Time, Onsite (Monday - Friday)

Location:

Houston, TX Key Responsibilities Lead quality improvement initiatives focused on patient safety, clinical effectiveness, utilization, and health equity. Analyze clinical and operational data to identify opportunities for performance improvement. Develop and implement evidence-based strategies that improve care delivery and organizational outcomes. Partner with clinical leaders to redesign workflows and implement sustainable process improvements. Facilitate multidisciplinary committees and cross-functional workgroups. Create project plans, establish timelines, monitor progress, and report measurable outcomes. Support development of standardized clinical pathways and collaborate on implementation within electronic health record systems. Assist with creation of dashboards, reports, and meaningful data visualizations to support leadership decision-making. Ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements, including national quality reporting programs. Apply quality improvement methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, PDCA, and statistical process control. Mentor quality professionals and provide education to clinical leaders and staff. Stay current with healthcare quality trends and best practices while supporting organizational strategic goals. Work Schedule Full-time Onsite Monday through Friday Local Houston-area candidates preferred Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Business, Economics, Computer Science, Nursing, Pharmacy, or another related discipline. Project Management, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, or Robust Process Improvement certification. Minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience (or five years with a Master's degree) in a large acute care hospital or healthcare system. Experience in one or more of the following: Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement Data-driven Performance Improvement Value-Based Care Demonstrated healthcare experience is required. Experience analyzing complex healthcare data and translating findings into actionable improvement initiatives. Strong project management, communication, leadership, and change management skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Excel; experience with Tableau and Minitab is highly desirable. Preferred Qualifications Master's degree in a related field. Clinical background such as Nursing or Pharmacy. Experience with Epic electronic health record systems. Experience developing dashboards and clinical performance metrics. Experience presenting or publishing quality improvement initiatives.

Key Skills Required Healthcare Quality Improvement Performance Improvement & Process Optimization Data Analysis & Clinical Analytics Patient Safety Regulatory Compliance Project Management Lean Six Sigma Methodologies Cross-Functional Leadership Change Management Pay:

$75,149.71 - $120,502.88 per year

Experience:

Healthcare:

1 year (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person