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Quality Improvement Specialist (Entry Level)

Constellation Quality Health
Columbia, SC Full Time
POSTED ON 3/25/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/23/2025
Full-time, Remote Employment

Who We Are:

Constellation Quality Health is a non-profit health care quality consultancy and QIO-like Entity certified by Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) founded by physicians in 1983. Headquartered in North Carolina’s Research Triangle, we offer an array of quality improvement, clinical review, audit, technical, and consulting services and solutions to improve care delivery, system performance, and patient outcomes.

What You’ll Do:

We are seeking motivated individuals passionate about improving healthcare quality and patient outcomes. Whether you are a recent graduate or have field experience in healthcare settings, this role provides the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in quality improvement initiatives.

As a Quality Improvement Specialist, you will work with healthcare providers, including hospitals, nursing homes, and outpatient practices, supporting operations, implement evidence-based strategies, and drive measurable improvements in care delivery for Medicare beneficiaries. You will receive training, mentorship, and professional development to build your expertise in healthcare quality improvement.

We expect you to:

  • Support healthcare providers in quality improvement initiatives in nursing homes, hospitals, or outpatient settings.
  • Participate in assessments and contribute to the development of Quality Action Plans (QAPs).
  • Assist in technical assistance (TA) delivery, including data review, quality improvement coaching, and resource coordination.
  • Interpret clinical performance data to help guide providers in implementing improvement strategies.
  • Maintain accurate and timely records of quality improvement efforts using designated data systems.
  • Engage with healthcare organizations to provide guidance, education, and support for best practices.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for healthcare providers, delivering responsive communication, problem-solving, and engagement to support quality improvement initiatives while ensuring provider satisfaction and program success.

This position is contingent upon contract award and works remotely, however, some travel within the southeast region may be required. Candidates in the Southeast region are preferred.

Our requirements for this role:

  • Open to recent graduates or individuals with healthcare field experience (e.g., patient care, operations, or healthcare administration).
  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field preferred but not required (e.g., healthcare administration, public health, nursing, social work, or related disciplines).
  • Passion for quality improvement in healthcare and eagerness to learn.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret performance data and suggest improvement strategies.
  • Excellent communication skills, including experience (or coursework) in presentations, training, or customer engagement.
  • Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Why Constellation Quality Health?

  • Gain hands-on experience in healthcare quality improvement with mentorship from industry experts.
  • Work in a dynamic, team-oriented environment focused on improving patient care.
  • Opportunity to grow your career with professional development and industry-recognized certifications.
  • Remote flexibility with travel opportunities within the Southeast region.

This role is an excellent entry point for individuals looking to build a career in healthcare quality, operations, and consulting. If you're passionate about making a difference in healthcare, we'd love to hear from you!

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package and a flexible, supportive hybrid work environment.

Equal opportunity employer of protected veterans

Equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, medical condition, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law

Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on inquiring about, disclosing, or discussing compensation or the compensation of other applicants or employees.

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