Clinical Quality Specialist II

Job description

We invite you to consider joining our team of talented Clinical Quality Specialists! In this position will be to provide quality improvement support to the HealthVine Care Management and Utilization Management programs and manage the quarterly Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) report collection and submission, in addition to support for other population health initiatives. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Data Collection- Designs data collection tools and teaches team member how to utilize those tools. Prepares accurate and timely reports using basic statistical tools. Demonstrates the use of statistical techniques to measure and analyze the variation in processes. Selects appropriate charts to display data. Produces regular status reports on the progress of quality improvement initiatives and regulatory requirement to unit leaders and staff to keep them apprised of progress, potential barriers, lessons learned, and related topics. Collaboration- Collaborates with unit leaders to prioritize unit-based quality improvement projects to assure alignment with organizational goals. Demonstrates the ability to manage a portfolio of improvement projects. Quality Improvement- Utilizes quality improvement (QI) methodology to improve outcomes. Participates in the development of specific, measurable, actionable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART) aims, key drivers and interventions for strategic projects. Coaches unit-based teams in the development of SMART aims, key drivers and interventions for unit based projects. Coaches others to consider reliability principles when determining interventions. Designs PDSAs, facilitates PDSA cycles and documents results. Coaches others to utilize QI tools including but not limited to flow diagrams, modified FMEA and pareto charts. JOB QUALIFICATIONS Required: Bachelor's degree in a related, clinical field 2+ years of work experience in a related job discipline Strongly Preferred: Master's degree 2-5 years progressive clinical leadership experience along with experience with Process Improvement, CQI, Six Sigma, Lean or TQM techniques required. Facilitation experience with clinical teams, including physician participants along with prior operational and supervisory experience within a complex medical center Managed care experience. Care management and utilization management experience Accountable Care Organization (ACO) experience Primary Location Offices at Vernon Place Schedule Full time Shift Day (United States of America) Department AC Quality Improvement Consult Employee Status Regular FTE 1 Weekly Hours 40 *Expected Starting Pay Range *Annualized pay may vary based on FTE status $81,723.20 - $104,208.00 About Us At Cincinnati Children’s, we come to work with one goal: to make children’s health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children’s. Cincinnati Children's is: Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 10 best Children's Hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years Consistently among the top 3 Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding Recognized as one of America’s Best Large Employers (2025) , America’s Best Employers for New Grads (2025) One of the nation's America’s Most Innovative Companies as noted by Fortune Consistently certified as great place to work A Leading Disability Employer as noted by the National Organization on Disability Magnet® designated for the fourth consecutive time by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) We Embrace Innovation—Together. We believe in empowering our teams with the tools that help us work smarter and care better. That’s why we support the responsible use of artificial intelligence. By encouraging innovation, we’re creating space for new ideas, better outcomes, and a stronger future—for all of us. Comprehensive job description provided upon request. Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability