Senior Quality Specialist

Bryant Staffing Solutions

Houston, TX

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Acute Care, Analysis Skills, Best Practices, Business Strategy, Change Management, Clinical Assessment, Clinical Data, Clinical Outcomes, Clinical Practices/Protocols, Clinical Training, Computer Science, Cross-Functional, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Decision Support, Drug Development, Economics, Epic Systems, Healthcare, Healthcare Quality, Hospital Systems, Leadership, Lean Manufacturing, Lean Six Sigma, Maintain Compliance, Medical Record System, Mentoring, Microsoft Excel, Minitab, Nursing, Operational Audit, Parks & Recreation, Patient Care, Patient Safety, Performance Management, Performance Metrics, Performing Arts, Pharmacovigilance, Pharmacy, Process Improvement, Progress Reports, Project Planning, Project Tracking, Project/Program Management, Public Health, Quality Assurance, Quality Management, Regulatory Compliance, Reporting Dashboards, Six Sigma Green Belt, Sports, Standards Development, Statistical Process Control, Tableau, Training/Teaching
LOCATION
Houston, TX
POSTED
2 days ago
Title: Senior Quality Specialist
Status: Full-Time, Onsite (Monday - Friday)
Location: Houston, TX
Salary: Salary to be discussed by Bryant Staffing Solutions Recruiter
Visa Support: No Visa Sponsorship Available

Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Senior Quality Specialist to lead strategic quality improvement initiatives within a large healthcare system. This role partners with executive leadership, physicians, and interdisciplinary teams to improve patient safety, clinical outcomes, regulatory performance, and operational excellence through data-driven decision-making and evidence-based practices.
The ideal candidate has extensive healthcare quality improvement experience, strong analytical capabilities, and a proven ability to lead enterprise-wide performance improvement projects.

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
Why This Location?
Houston offers a diverse economy, world-class healthcare, outstanding dining, professional sports, museums, performing arts, and numerous parks and outdoor recreation opportunities. Residents enjoy a vibrant cultural scene, excellent entertainment options, and no state income tax, making it an attractive place to live and grow a career.

About the Company

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Bryant Staffing Solutions