Quality & Population Health Specialist

Overview

Ultimate Staffing Services is actively seeking a passionate and dedicated Quality & Population Health Specialist to join a mission-driven team in California. The Specialist will lead quality improvement and population health activities, driving performance improvements and advancing health outcomes across all service lines.

• Lead the development, implementation, and annual update of the organization's Quality Improvement and Population Health Plan, aligning with HRSA, FTCA, PCMH, and LCH strategic goals.
• Act as the primary subject matter expert on quality and population health, guiding leaders, managers, and staff in achieving quality targets.
• Collaborate with the COO, CMO, and operational leaders to integrate quality objectives into daily operations.
• Chair or co-chair the Quality Improvement Committee, managing agenda planning, data reporting, documentation, and follow-up on action items.
• Oversee data integrity for quality-related reports and dashboards, collaborating with IT/Data Analytics teams.
• Manage quality performance reporting cycles, including internal scorecards, board reports, and UDS submissions.
• Maintain readiness for HRSA Operational Site Visits and other audits, coordinating all quality-related components.
• Design and manage population health initiatives aimed at improving chronic disease outcomes and reducing health disparities.
• Coordinate and manage the provider peer quality review process, ensuring results support clinical quality improvement.
• Collaborate with external stakeholders, representing LCH in quality-related matters and aligning goals with health plan quality measures.
• Provide training and technical assistance to site managers, providers, and care teams on quality metrics and best practices.

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Public Health, Health Administration, or related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in healthcare quality improvement, population health, or clinical operations in an FQHC or similar setting.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification from the AHA is preferred.
• Valid driver's license.

The position operates during 1st shift hours, Monday through Friday.

Details about benefits will be provided during the interview process.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles  Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.