H-1B Visa Quality Improvement Specialist Jobs
Quality Improvement Specialist roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, industrial engineering, public health, or a related field. Employers in hospital systems, managed care organizations, and large manufacturing firms file H-1B petitions regularly for this role.
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Quality Improvement Specialist I
Department:
Quality & Process Improvement
Job Description:
General Description:
The Quality Improvement Specialist I supports the organization’s Quality Improvement program through reliable data collection, validation, analysis, and structured improvement support. This role develops foundational capability in measurement for improvement, variation analysis, and structured problem‑solving methodologies. The Specialist I contributes to a culture of continuous improvement by supporting frontline teams and quality partners in advancing patient safety, quality outcomes, experience, and operational performance.
Essential Responsibilities:
Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position and encompass all organization facilities, to include outlying Ambulatory Clinics. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position.
- Applies quality improvement and basic project management methods to support initiatives that strengthen clinical workflows, patient safety, and operational performance.
- Supports improvement initiatives using structured methodologies such as PDSA, Lean, or A3 under guidance of senior quality staff.
- Collects, validates, and organizes data to support quality improvement, performance monitoring, and reporting activities.
- Develops basic run charts, dashboards, and visual displays to support tracking of process and outcome measures.
- Monitors quality and operational performance measures under guidance and assists with identifying variation or performance trends.
- Assists in compiling routine reports, dashboards, summaries, and presentation materials for quality committees, workgroups, and leadership.
- Supports activities related to regulatory surveys, accreditation requirements, and quality program documentation.
- Conducts quality reviews of selected clinical and operational performance indicators under guidance.
- Works collaboratively with clinical teams, operational leaders, and other quality improvement staff to support coordinated progress on improvement initiatives.
- Provides basic education to frontline staff on quality improvement tools, workflows, and project expectations.
General Responsibilities:
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration, Public Health, Health Informatics, Data Science, Business, Statistics, or related field required.
Experience: No experience required.
License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required: None required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Foundational knowledge of healthcare quality improvement and patient safety principles.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Foundational analytical and data interpretation skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary healthcare environment.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint); experience with data visualization tools preferred.
- Ability to present information clearly to diverse audiences.
- Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence.
OU Health is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more. We know that a total benefits and compensation package, designed to meet your specific needs both inside and outside of the work environment, create peace of mind for you and your family.
Position Title:
Quality Improvement Specialist I
Department:
Quality & Process Improvement
Job Description:
General Description:
The Quality Improvement Specialist I supports the organization’s Quality Improvement program through reliable data collection, validation, analysis, and structured improvement support. This role develops foundational capability in measurement for improvement, variation analysis, and structured problem‑solving methodologies. The Specialist I contributes to a culture of continuous improvement by supporting frontline teams and quality partners in advancing patient safety, quality outcomes, experience, and operational performance.
Essential Responsibilities:
Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position and encompass all organization facilities, to include outlying Ambulatory Clinics. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position.
- Applies quality improvement and basic project management methods to support initiatives that strengthen clinical workflows, patient safety, and operational performance.
- Supports improvement initiatives using structured methodologies such as PDSA, Lean, or A3 under guidance of senior quality staff.
- Collects, validates, and organizes data to support quality improvement, performance monitoring, and reporting activities.
- Develops basic run charts, dashboards, and visual displays to support tracking of process and outcome measures.
- Monitors quality and operational performance measures under guidance and assists with identifying variation or performance trends.
- Assists in compiling routine reports, dashboards, summaries, and presentation materials for quality committees, workgroups, and leadership.
- Supports activities related to regulatory surveys, accreditation requirements, and quality program documentation.
- Conducts quality reviews of selected clinical and operational performance indicators under guidance.
- Works collaboratively with clinical teams, operational leaders, and other quality improvement staff to support coordinated progress on improvement initiatives.
- Provides basic education to frontline staff on quality improvement tools, workflows, and project expectations.
General Responsibilities:
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration, Public Health, Health Informatics, Data Science, Business, Statistics, or related field required.
Experience: No experience required.
License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required: None required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Foundational knowledge of healthcare quality improvement and patient safety principles.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Foundational analytical and data interpretation skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary healthcare environment.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint); experience with data visualization tools preferred.
- Ability to present information clearly to diverse audiences.
- Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence.
OU Health is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more. We know that a total benefits and compensation package, designed to meet your specific needs both inside and outside of the work environment, create peace of mind for you and your family.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Quality Improvement Specialist
Verify your degree aligns with the role
USCIS requires a direct relationship between your degree field and the QI Specialist job duties. A degree in public health, healthcare administration, or industrial engineering maps cleanly. A general business degree may trigger an RFE, so document the connection explicitly in your credential evaluation.
Target LCA-active healthcare and manufacturing employers
Search the OFLC Wage Search to find employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications under SOC code 13-1041 or 11-9111. Hospitals, health systems, and ISO-certified manufacturers file the most LCAs for QI roles and already understand the sponsorship process.
Use Migrate Mate to filter verified H-1B sponsors
Search Quality Improvement Specialist roles on Migrate Mate to see which employers have active H-1B filing history for this occupation. That filing history confirms the employer has sponsored similar roles before, which reduces your risk of a first-time sponsorship conversation.
Benchmark your prevailing wage before negotiations
Your H-1B petition requires the employer to pay the DOL prevailing wage for your location and job level. Run your title and ZIP code through the OFLC Wage Search before you receive an offer so you can spot offers that fall below the required wage threshold.
Ask how the employer classifies your role during interviews
Some employers post QI Specialist roles under multiple SOC codes depending on the department. Confirm whether the employer will file under a process improvement, compliance, or healthcare management code, since mismatches between your duties and the SOC code are a common RFE trigger.
Prepare for cap-subject timing if you're not on OPT or CPT
Cap-subject H-1B petitions can only start October 1, and USCIS registration opens in March. If you receive a QI Specialist offer outside OPT or an existing H-1B, your start date must align with the new fiscal year, so negotiate your start date and confirm the employer will file in the next registration window.
H-1B Visa Quality Improvement Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Quality Improvement Specialist role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, provided the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as healthcare administration, industrial engineering, public health, or a directly related discipline. USCIS evaluates the job description closely, so the employer's offer letter and job duties must clearly show that a general degree is not sufficient for the role.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas most often for Quality Improvement Specialists?
Hospital systems, managed care organizations, health insurance companies, and ISO-certified manufacturers file the most H-1B petitions for QI roles. Government contractors and large logistics companies also sponsor this title, particularly where regulatory compliance or process certification frameworks like Six Sigma or Lean are central to daily work. Browse current openings on Migrate Mate to find employers with verified H-1B filing history for this occupation.
Can my employer file the H-1B petition before I finish my OPT period?
Yes. If your OPT end date falls after April 1, your employer can file your cap-subject H-1B petition during the March registration window so that your H-1B status begins October 1. If you have STEM OPT, the two-year extension may bridge the gap, giving you more time to participate in a registration cycle without a work authorization gap.
What happens to my H-1B status if I move from one QI team to another within the same employer?
Internal transfers within the same employer typically do not require a new H-1B petition if the job duties, location, and wage level remain substantially similar. A material change, such as a different worksite state, a significant shift in responsibilities, or a drop in salary, does require the employer to file an amended petition with USCIS before the change takes effect.
How do I know if an employer's offered salary meets the H-1B prevailing wage for my QI Specialist role?
The DOL requires your employer to pay at least the prevailing wage for your job title, location, and experience level. You can look up the applicable wage tier using the OFLC Wage Search before accepting an offer. If the offered salary falls below the Level I or Level II wage for your metro area, the employer will need to adjust it before USCIS will approve the petition.