Quality Improvement Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Join Our Team as a Quality Improvement Specialist!

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm

This position is on-site in Grand Junction, CO

Are you detail-oriented, organized, and passionate about helping organizations maintain excellence, compliance, and continuous improvement? We are seeking a Quality Improvement Specialist to support quality monitoring & improvement, regulatory compliance support, audit & survey readiness, and improvement initiatives across our PACE program.

What is PACE?

PACE or Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly is a federal and state funded program that provides comprehensive, coordinated, and proactive whole-person care to help maintain and improve seniors' health so they can live safely in their homes. There are 180 PACE programs, serving more than 80,700 participants in 33 states.

Position Summary

The Quality Improvement specialist provides administrative, analytical, and operational support to ensure organizational compliance with regulatory requirements, internal policies, and quality standards. This role assists in monitoring quality performance, maintaining compliance documentation, supporting audits, and driving continuous improvement initiatives across departments.

Minimum Qualifications

· High school diploma or equivalent required.

· Associate’s degree in healthcare administration, business, or related field preferred.

· 1–3 years of experience in healthcare quality, compliance, regulatory, or administrative support role preferred.

· Experience with audits, accreditation, or regulatory environments is a plus.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

· Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

· Ability to analyze and interpret data

· Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

· Strong written and verbal communication skills

· Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

· Knowledge of healthcare regulations (e.g., CMS, HIPAA) preferred

· Problem-solving and critical thinking skills

Why Join Us?

· Pay range starting at $20.79-$23.00 per hour, depending on experience.

· Meaningful work that supports quality care.

· Collaborative and mission-driven culture.

· Opportunities for professional growth and development.

· UMR health, Delta Dental, VSP Vision insurance effective the month following a start date.

· Immediately begin accruing PTO and medical leave.

· Colorado Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) program.

· Up to 3% match on 403B Retirement.

· Employer paid life insurance and Employee Assistance Program

· The opportunity to make a positive impact on patients, families, employees, and the community.

Apply today and help us advance quality, compliance, and continuous improvement while supporting our mission and values.

Together, through creativity, volunteerism, and philanthropy we change the experiences of aging, illness, and grief – one family at a time.

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This position will be open until filled.