Remote Director of Quality Improvement Jobs
Remote director of quality improvement jobs are open across the U.S. in healthcare, managed care, behavioral health, and life sciences, at remote-first organizations and distributed teams ranging from early-career quality roles to senior leadership positions. Employers hiring remotely right now include American Heart Association, Akumin, and Humana. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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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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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Insurance
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote director of quality improvement jobs.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in healthcare administration, nursing, or a related clinical field
- Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) credential strongly preferred or required
- Five or more years of experience leading quality improvement programs in a clinical or managed care setting
- Proficiency with quality reporting platforms, registries, and data visualization tools
- Deep knowledge of regulatory and accreditation standards including CMS Conditions of Participation and Joint Commission requirements
- Demonstrated experience with Lean, Six Sigma, PDSA, or other structured process improvement methodologies
Tips for Your Remote Director of Quality Improvement Job Search
Show your async quality leadership style
Remote employers want proof you can drive improvement cycles without hallway conversations. Document how you've run PDSA cycles, quality committee meetings, or accreditation prep remotely, using tools like Smartsheet, Jira, or shared dashboards to keep distributed teams aligned and accountable.
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote director of quality improvement openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your sector and experience level and apply directly without sorting through unrelated postings.
Demonstrate written communication depth
Remote quality directors communicate policy changes, corrective action plans, and performance data almost entirely in writing. Build a brief portfolio of memos, executive summaries, or quality reports you've authored so hiring managers can assess your clarity before the first interview.
Align your experience to remote team structures
Highlight roles where you led geographically dispersed teams or coordinated quality initiatives across multiple facilities. Remote employers in managed care and health systems prioritize candidates who have already navigated multi-site improvement work without relying on physical presence.
Remote Director of Quality Improvement Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote director of quality improvement job?
Target organizations that already run distributed teams, particularly in managed care, healthcare technology, and accredited health systems, because they have the infrastructure for remote quality leadership. Remote employers screen heavily for self-direction, clear written communication, and the ability to drive HEDIS, NCQA, or CMS improvement initiatives without in-person oversight. Demonstrating experience leading cross-functional quality committees asynchronously and producing measurable outcomes in prior roles gives you a clear edge.
Which companies hire remote director of quality improvements?
Remote director of quality improvement roles are posted by American Heart Association, Akumin, and Humana and others right now, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These tend to be managed care organizations, value-based care companies, health technology firms, and large health systems that operate distributed quality teams.
Can you get a remote director of quality improvement job with no experience?
Yes, but remote director-level roles are senior positions, so true entry-level openings are rare and require strong independent judgment from day one. Candidates can build toward them by leading quality improvement projects remotely in coordinator or manager roles, earning relevant certifications such as CPHQ, and showing documented outcomes like reduced readmission rates or improved compliance scores that speak for themselves without in-person validation.
Do you need a degree for remote director of quality improvement jobs?
Usually, but the field is shifting toward demonstrated results alongside credentials. Most remote employers expect at least a bachelor's degree in nursing, healthcare administration, public health, or a related field, and many prefer a master's degree. Where a degree is lighter, remote employers weigh CPHQ certification, measurable quality outcomes, regulatory compliance expertise, and experience with performance improvement frameworks like Lean or Six Sigma.
Which industries hire the most remote director of quality improvements?
Most remote director of quality improvement openings sit in Insurance, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors rely on distributed quality leadership because their compliance, accreditation, and performance improvement functions operate across multiple sites, regions, and care settings.
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