Performance Improvement Coordinator
Job Summary
Via Christi associates are eligible for tuition discounts and priority placement in select healthcare programs through our academic partnership with Wichita State University. Life at Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection.
About the Role
Collaborate & Innovate: Partner with multidisciplinary teams to solve complex operational puzzles, spearhead cost-containment initiatives, and seamlessly roll out new clinical services and performance measures and other duties as assigned. Drive Continuous Improvement: Research, source, and implement cutting-edge improvement methodologies and tools that modernize our daily operations. Empower Leaders & Teams: Work hand-in-hand with healthcare leaders to design and refine sharp screening indicators, while providing engaging, on-site training and mentorship for our performance improvement teams. Champion Compliance & Quality: Navigate regulatory and accreditation requirements with precision, managing the documentation, submission, and maintenance processes while lending your expertise to policy, procedure, and contract reviews.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate & Innovate: Partner with multidisciplinary teams to solve complex operational puzzles, spearhead cost-containment initiatives, and seamlessly roll out new clinical services and performance measures and other duties as assigned.
- Drive Continuous Improvement: Research, source, and implement cutting-edge improvement methodologies and tools that modernize our daily operations.
- Empower Leaders & Teams: Work hand-in-hand with healthcare leaders to design and refine sharp screening indicators, while providing engaging, on-site training and mentorship for our performance improvement teams.
- Champion Compliance & Quality: Navigate regulatory and accreditation requirements with precision, managing the documentation, submission, and maintenance processes while lending your expertise to policy, procedure, and contract reviews.
Requirements
- A High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
- Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.
Qualifications
- The Educational Foundation: A Bachelor’s degree or higher in a healthcare-related field, providing you with the theoretical and practical framework to drive hospital-wide initiatives.
- Clinical Grounding: At least three (3) years of recent, hands-on experience in a clinic or hospital-based setting.
- Quality Expertise: A proven track record in healthcare quality improvement (QI), performance improvement, patient safety, accreditation, or regulatory compliance.
Skills
- Strong collaboration and innovation skills.
- Experience in continuous improvement methodologies.
- Ability to work with healthcare leaders and teams.
- Expertise in regulatory and accreditation requirements.
Benefits
Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options. Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance. Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays. Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning. Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources. Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits. Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more.
Pay
Compensation and benefits are competitive and commensurate with experience.
Schedule
Days | Full-time