[Hiring] HEDIS Performance Improvement Specialist @Ascension

Role 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

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.

Qualifications

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

Requirements

• 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.

Benefits

• 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.

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