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At HCSC, our employees are the cornerstone of our business and the foundation to our success. We empower employees with curated development plans that foster growth and promote rewarding, fulfilling careers.
Join HCSC and be part of a purpose-driven company that will invest in your professional development.
This position is responsible for supporting population health, quality improvement, and value-based care initiatives through close collaboration with provider groups, clinicians, and internal business partners. Responsibilities include embedded provider support, member outreach, care gap identification and closure activities, provider education, quality measure improvement, and implementation of clinical and operational strategies that enhance preventive care, improve health outcomes, and support value-based care objectives.Required Job Qualifications
- Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Physician Assistant (RPA) with current, unrestricted license in the state of operations.
- 2 years’ experience using accreditation agency programs.
- 3 years of medical surgical and/or Quality Improvement and Utilization Review experience.
- 2 years of leadership or supervisory experience.
- Knowledge of medical terminology and procedures.
- Experience in using Total Quality Management (TQM)/Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) concepts.
- Analytical skills to analyze data and prepare reports.
- Verbal and written communications skills in preparing recommendations and written documentation in appropriate format and facilitating work groups.
- 5 years' hands-on Medicare Stars and HEDIS experience with direct accountability for improving quality measures, closing care gaps, increasing Star ratings, and delivering measurable improvements in provider performance and member outcomes.
- Project management experience and skills
- PC experience utilizing Microsoft Windows based products and database experience.
Preferred Job Requirements
- Possesses advanced technical knowledge of HEDIS methodology, measure specifications, numerator/denominator logic, exclusion criteria, care gap identification, and provider performance improvement, supported by direct HEDIS quality experience.
- 8 years' hands-on Medicare Stars and HEDIS experience with direct accountability for improving quality measures, closing care gaps, increasing Star ratings, and delivering measurable improvements in provider performance and member outcomes.
- 3 years' leading quality consultants, practice consultants, provider engagement teams, or population health staff with documented success improving HEDIS, Stars, quality, utilization, or performance metrics across multiple provider groups.
- 5 years' partnering directly with physician practices, medical groups, health systems, ACOs, or clinics to implement quality improvement initiatives, practice transformation efforts, and performance improvement strategies.
- Experience managing relationships with a multiple providers, physician groups, or practice leaders while influencing clinical and operational changes that resulted in measurable quality improvements.
- 5 years' supporting population health, preventive care, chronic disease management, care management, or value-based care programs within a health plan, provider organization, or healthcare system.
- Demonstrated success conducting provider and member outreach programs that closed annual care gaps and improved preventive screening rates, medication adherence, risk capture, or chronic condition management outcomes.
- 3 years' utilizing EMR/EHR data, HEDIS reports, care gap reports, provider scorecards, and quality dashboards to identify trends, monitor provider performance, develop action plans, and drive measurable quality improvement results.
Compensation: $84,400.00 - $152,300.00
Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location
HCSC Employment Statement:
We are an Equal Opportunity Employment employer dedicated to providing a welcoming environment where the unique differences of our employees are respected and valued. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are a drug-free and smoke-free workplace. Employment may be contingent upon successful completion of drug screening in accordance with applicable law.
To learn more about available benefits, please visit https://careers.hcsc.com/totalrewards (opens in new window)
Flex employees are expected to be in the office a minimum of three days a week. Management will have discretion to modify an employee's weekly schedule for exigent circumstances.
At HCSC, our employees are the cornerstone of our business and the foundation to our success. We empower employees with curated development plans that foster growth and promote rewarding, fulfilling careers.
Join HCSC and be part of a purpose-driven company that will invest in your professional development.
This position is responsible for supporting population health, quality improvement, and value-based care initiatives through close collaboration with provider groups, clinicians, and internal business partners. Responsibilities include embedded provider support, member outreach, care gap identification and closure activities, provider education, quality measure improvement, and implementation of clinical and operational strategies that enhance preventive care, improve health outcomes, and support value-based care objectives.Required Job Qualifications
- Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Physician Assistant (RPA) with current, unrestricted license in the state of operations.
- 2 years’ experience using accreditation agency programs.
- 3 years of medical surgical and/or Quality Improvement and Utilization Review experience.
- 2 years of leadership or supervisory experience.
- Knowledge of medical terminology and procedures.
- Experience in using Total Quality Management (TQM)/Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) concepts.
- Analytical skills to analyze data and prepare reports.
- Verbal and written communications skills in preparing recommendations and written documentation in appropriate format and facilitating work groups.
- 5 years' hands-on Medicare Stars and HEDIS experience with direct accountability for improving quality measures, closing care gaps, increasing Star ratings, and delivering measurable improvements in provider performance and member outcomes.
- Project management experience and skills
- PC experience utilizing Microsoft Windows based products and database experience.
Preferred Job Requirements
- Possesses advanced technical knowledge of HEDIS methodology, measure specifications, numerator/denominator logic, exclusion criteria, care gap identification, and provider performance improvement, supported by direct HEDIS quality experience.
- 8 years' hands-on Medicare Stars and HEDIS experience with direct accountability for improving quality measures, closing care gaps, increasing Star ratings, and delivering measurable improvements in provider performance and member outcomes.
- 3 years' leading quality consultants, practice consultants, provider engagement teams, or population health staff with documented success improving HEDIS, Stars, quality, utilization, or performance metrics across multiple provider groups.
- 5 years' partnering directly with physician practices, medical groups, health systems, ACOs, or clinics to implement quality improvement initiatives, practice transformation efforts, and performance improvement strategies.
- Experience managing relationships with a multiple providers, physician groups, or practice leaders while influencing clinical and operational changes that resulted in measurable quality improvements.
- 5 years' supporting population health, preventive care, chronic disease management, care management, or value-based care programs within a health plan, provider organization, or healthcare system.
- Demonstrated success conducting provider and member outreach programs that closed annual care gaps and improved preventive screening rates, medication adherence, risk capture, or chronic condition management outcomes.
- 3 years' utilizing EMR/EHR data, HEDIS reports, care gap reports, provider scorecards, and quality dashboards to identify trends, monitor provider performance, develop action plans, and drive measurable quality improvement results.
Compensation: $84,400.00 - $152,300.00
Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location
HCSC Employment Statement:
We are an Equal Opportunity Employment employer dedicated to providing a welcoming environment where the unique differences of our employees are respected and valued. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are a drug-free and smoke-free workplace. Employment may be contingent upon successful completion of drug screening in accordance with applicable law.
To learn more about available benefits, please visit https://careers.hcsc.com/totalrewards (opens in new window)
Flex employees are expected to be in the office a minimum of three days a week. Management will have discretion to modify an employee's weekly schedule for exigent circumstances.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in quality improvement manager jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, business, engineering, or a related field
- Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) or Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification
- Three or more years of experience in quality, process improvement, or regulatory compliance roles
- Proficiency with data analysis tools and quality management software such as Minitab or Tableau
- Experience conducting root cause analysis, FMEA, or PDCA-based improvement projects
- Familiarity with regulatory and accreditation standards such as Joint Commission, CMS, or ISO 9001
Tips for Your Quality Improvement Manager Job Search
Align your resume to quality frameworks
Hiring managers scan for specific methodologies before anything else. Call out Lean, Six Sigma, PDCA, or ISO experience by name in your summary and work history, not buried in a skills list at the bottom of the page.
Quantify outcomes, not just activities
Saying you led a process improvement initiative means little. State the defect rate you reduced, the audit findings you cleared, or the cycle time you cut. Reviewers comparing a dozen candidates will remember the numbers.
Target postings by accreditation type
Healthcare quality roles often require familiarity with Joint Commission or CMS standards, while manufacturing roles lean on ISO 9001 or AS9100. Filter your search by industry and read the accreditation language in each posting before applying.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists quality improvement manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare a data story for interviews
Quality improvement interviews almost always include a scenario question about a failed initiative or a stalled change effort. Prepare two or three examples where you used root cause analysis or a corrective action process to turn a problem around.
Negotiate scope, not just title
Many quality improvement manager postings list overlapping responsibilities. Before accepting an offer, clarify whether the role owns audit response, staff training, and policy writing, or only one of those functions. Scope affects your leverage for the next promotion.
Quality Improvement Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most quality improvement managers?
The most active employers for quality improvement managers right now are Integrated Services for Behavioral Health, Sevita, and Hartford HealthCare, and the most openings are in California, New York, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Healthcare systems and large integrated delivery networks consistently account for the highest volume of postings.
How many quality improvement manager jobs are remote?
About 60% of quality improvement manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though the share varies significantly by industry. Roles focused on data reporting, policy development, and performance analytics tend to offer the most remote flexibility, while positions tied to on-site audits, clinical operations, or manufacturing floor compliance are usually on-site.
How do you become a quality improvement manager?
Most quality improvement managers start in a frontline quality analyst, coordinator, or compliance specialist role to build hands-on experience with audits, data collection, and corrective action processes. Earning a recognized certification such as CPHQ or a Six Sigma credential strengthens your candidacy for management-level postings. Demonstrating that you have led a cross-functional improvement project, not just participated in one, is usually what moves a resume from the screener to the hiring manager.
Can you get a quality improvement manager job with little experience?
Some employers will consider candidates with two or fewer years of direct quality experience if they come from a clinical, operations, or compliance background and can show exposure to improvement frameworks. Applying for quality coordinator or quality specialist roles first is a practical path, since those titles frequently convert to manager positions through internal promotion. Highlighting any project leadership, committee participation, or process documentation work in your application helps close the experience gap.
What does the quality improvement manager interview process look like?
Most employers run a phone or video screen with HR first, followed by a panel interview with the quality director and department peers. Expect at least one behavioral question about a failed initiative and one scenario question asking how you would respond to a regulatory finding or accreditation deficiency. Some organizations add a practical component, such as reviewing a mock audit report or walking through a corrective action plan, before extending an offer.
Where can I find and apply to quality improvement manager jobs?
You can find and apply to quality improvement manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your background and apply directly to each listing.
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