Clinical Quality Assurance Specialist, RN
Wider Circle · Nashville, TN · 1 wk ago
RemoteRemoteQuality Assurance$80k–$95k/yrFull-time
About the role
We are launching a permanent clinical program that brings together physicians, care advocates, and community support teams. Together, they will provide coordinated, human-centered care.
Responsibilities
- Review patient charts on a regular schedule for both new hires and current staff.
- Pull random samples and keep monthly QA records and audit documentation.
- Ensure documentation and billing compliance. Every patient encounter should meet billing standards with clear clinical reasoning.
- Work with the Billing team to resolve unclear cases.
- Report larger patterns and gaps to leadership, along with suggested fixes.
- Help prepare the team for new or changing standards.
- Work across teams on QA findings: partner with Operations on workflow and automation fixes, with Billing on documentation and revenue issues, and with the Training and Enablement Specialist to close skill gaps through targeted training.
- Add a clinical quality scoring system with clear standards for coaching and escalation. Add these scores to performance reviews so that reviews reflect the quality of care, not just productivity.
- Own and grow the QA program overall — including tracking, scoring rules, adverse event reporting, grievance handling, and support for health plan audits.
- Keep a clear line between clinical QA and billing QA, and manage the handoff between the two.
Requirements
- An active, unrestricted RN, NP, LPN, or LCSW license (a multi-state or compact license is preferred).
- At least 3 years of clinical experience, plus experience in operations or quality — ideally at a healthcare organization or a fast-growing healthcare startup.
- Hands-on experience reviewing charts for billing compliance. You know what a clean, well-written note looks like.
- A strong understanding of documentation rules for Medicare, Medicaid, and value-based care. Knowledge of community health billing (CHI/PIN, CHW services) is a plus.
- An operations mindset. You don't just spot problems — you build systems that prevent them. You think in terms of schedules, scoring systems, trackers, and automation.
- A tech-forward attitude. You look for ways to use technology, automation, and AI to grow a quality program, and you pick up new tools quickly.
- Openness to feedback. You give direct, honest feedback and welcome it in return. You see feedback as a tool for growth, not a threat.
- A proactive, persistent attitude, with a strong drive to take action and solve problems.
- Comfort working in a fast-changing, sometimes uncertain environment.
- Strong project management and prioritization skills, along with close attention to detail.
- Skill in data analysis. You can pull, sort, and understand QA data on your own.
- Strong collaboration skills across teams. You do well working between Operations, Billing, Training, and frontline staff.
- Comfort using technology, including EHR systems, Slack, Google Suite, and QA or audit tools.
Benefits
The salary range for this role is $80,000-$95,000. Final offers are based on qualifications, experience, skillset, and geography. This role is also eligible for Wider Circle's full benefits package. As a venture-backed company, Wider Circle offers competitive compensation, including:
- Comprehensive health coverage, including medical, dental, and vision
- 401(k) Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Employee Assistance Program
- Health Care FSA
- Dependent Care FSA
- Health Savings Account
- Voluntary Disability Benefits
- Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Training and Development