Clinical Quality Measure Project Associate

About the role

The organization operates within the healthcare research and evaluation sector, focusing on advancing equitable, high-quality, affordable, and patient-centered care. It addresses challenges in quality measurement to help ensure safe and equitable care delivery. The organization conducts rigorous research, evaluation, and technical assistance aimed at improving outcomes for patients, families, clinicians, and the wider healthcare community. Its work includes promoting evidence-based care across various clinical conditions, enhancing patient safety, and fostering patient and family engagement.

The Clinical Quality Measure Project Associate plays a key role in supporting the development and maintenance of electronic clinical quality measures (eCQMs). This position contributes to the design, testing, and updating of measures that align with healthcare data standards. The role is essential for coordinating measure updates, reviewing published measures, and supporting documentation efforts that facilitate the adoption of quality practices. By managing project tasks and supporting team collaboration, this position helps ensure timely delivery of quality improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Assist in designing, developing, testing, and maintaining electronic clinical quality measures aligned with relevant data standards.
• Support the annual update process of quality measures by coordinating across teams to meet milestones.
• Review and provide feedback on quality measures published annually.
• Develop supporting documentation such as technical release notes and measure flows.
• Participate in quality measure maintenance activities, including workgroup coordination and data review.
• Maintain templates, processes, and workflows consistent with best practices and contract requirements.
• Assist with project planning, task management, and progress monitoring.
• Contribute to meetings through agenda preparation and note-taking.

Requirements

• Master’s degree or Bachelor’s degree with 2-5 years of related experience or equivalent education.
• Knowledge of quality measure development and maintenance systems.
• Familiarity with measure development tools such as MADiE and VSAC.
• Experience coordinating projects in fast-paced environments.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Preferred knowledge of electronic health records and clinical workflows.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective time management and prioritization skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office or equivalent software.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Comfortable working in a virtual and dispersed team environment.