Performance Improvement Specialist

Title: Performance Improvement Specialist

Job Description:

Your future role at a glance

Location: Remote - Must reside in Texas

Facility: Ascension Care Management Insurance

Department: Quality Management

Schedule: Day Shift | Full Time | Monday-Friday

Salary: $75,295.00 - $110,834.59

Eligible for an annual bonus incentive

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Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process.

How you'll make an impact in this role

• Strategic Quality Leadership: Facilitates the development of organizational improvement ideas and manages the full lifecycle of Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) programs, including annual evaluations.
• HEDIS & PIP Management: Oversees complex HEDIS project lifecycles-including data analysis, medical record abstraction, and chase logic-while leading the documentation and analysis of Performance Improvement Projects (PIPs).
• Compliance & Accreditation: Maintains deep working knowledge of URAC/NCQA standards, the Uniform Managed Care Contract, and state-specific programs like Texas Health Steps and Alternative Payment Models.
• Data-Driven Implementation: Coordinates quality management efforts through precise data collection, care gap analysis, and the implementation of systematic improvements.
• Independent Project Execution: Operates with high autonomy and sound judgment to communicate clearly and manage multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

What minimum requirements you'll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Certification specializing in Lean Healthcare Mgmt preferred.. Licensure required relevant to state in which work is performed
• Project Mgmt Professional preferred. Licensure required relevant to state in which work is performed
• Registered Nurse preferred. Licensure required relevant to state in which work is performed

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's

degree/Bachelor's degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

What additional preferences we're seeking

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or a related health science degree is a must-have.
• 2+ years of Registered Nurse (RN) experience and 2+ years of HEDIS experience are preferred.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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