Clinical Quality Lead
Position Summary
LaSante Health Center is seeking a Clinical Quality Lead to drive quality improvement initiatives and support exceptional patient care. Reporting to the Assistant Medical Director and Director of Strategic Initiatives, this individual will lead quality programs, improve preventive care performance, strengthen patient outreach efforts, support compliance and accreditation activities, and build systems that improve patient outcomes and organizational growth.
Key Responsibilities
Lead organization-wide quality improvement initiatives across clinical programs and service lines
Monitor and improve quality metrics including preventive screenings, pediatric programs, well visits, medication adherence initiatives, and payer incentive measures
Develop patient engagement and outreach strategies to improve access, retention, and health outcomes
Analyze data, identify gaps in care, and implement operational improvements to strengthen quality performance and compliance
Support quality accreditations, regulatory readiness, PCMH initiatives, and value-based care programs
Develop staff training initiatives to maintain quality standards and regulatory compliance
Partner with clinical and operational leadership to build scalable systems that support growth
Improve patient experience efforts, complaint resolution processes, and root cause improvement activities
Prepare quality reports and performance updates for leadership
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required; healthcare-related advanced degree preferred
Experience in healthcare quality improvement, population health, clinical operations, or care management
Knowledge of quality metrics, regulatory requirements, accreditation standards, and value-based care models
Strong analytical, communication, project management, and leadership skills
Community health center, FQHC, Medicaid, primary care, or behavioral health experience preferred
What We Offer
Mission-driven work improving care for underserved communities
Collaborative and growth-focused culture
Competitive compensation and benefits