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The Staff Pad lists this Director of Quality Improvement - Full-Time opportunity in pomona, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Director of Quality Improvement - Full-Time
Pomona, United States | Posted on 09/23/2026
Work Experience 5+ years health care + 3+ years leadership experience
Salary $125,000 - $190,947 per year
City Pomona
State/Province California
Country United States
Job Description
The Staff Pad has partnered with a reputedhealthcare organization in Pomona, CA and we are looking to hire a Directorof Quality Improvement provides organization-wide leadership for the organization’squality improvement program, partnering with executive, clinical, operational,and compliance leaders to establish quality strategy and translateorganizational and regulatory requirements into measurable action plans.
Operating under the leadership of the Chief MedicalOfficer (CMO) and Chief Operating Officer (COO), with the CMO providing directclinical oversight of quality improvement activities and regulatory qualityprograms, The Director leads initiatives focused on improving patientoutcomes, safety, access, equity, and care experience while overseeing qualitydata, clinical quality reporting, continuous improvement, Patient-CenteredMedical Home recognition, and the overall performance of the QualityImprovement Department.
Schedule: Full-Time
What You’ll Do
Key Responsibilities
Quality Strategy and Governance
Leadthe organization’s Quality Improvement and Quality Assurance Plan andannual evaluation
Establishquality priorities, measures, targets, owners, and timelines; monitorprogress and corrective actions
Lead/supportQuality Improvement Committees and workgroups and prepare leadership andBoard reports, agendas, dashboards and meeting materials.
Adviseleadership on quality risks, trends, resources, and improvementopportunities
Promotecontinuous improvement, accountability, patient safety, and learning
DirectQuality Improvement staff, including hiring, supervision, coaching,evaluations, workload, and development
Developdepartmental goals, staffing plans, procedures, and budgets
Ensureaccurate, timely, and useful quality analyses, audits, and reports
Collaboratewith Clinical, Operations, IT, Compliance, HR, Finance, Behavioral Health,Dental, and other departments
Quality Measurement and Reporting
Overseecollection, validation, analysis, and submission of UDS, HEDIS, payer,grant, population health, and internal quality measures
Developdashboards for leadership, providers, sites, and service lines to trackperformance and improvement
Monitorprovider and care-team performance, variation, and care gaps whilemaintaining confidentiality
Establishdata-validation and governance controls and partner with Data and ITleadership
Presentquality findings to the Board, leadership, staff, health plans, andexternal reviewers
Performance Improvement
LeadPDSA cycles, root-cause analyses, and other structured improvementinitiatives
Partnerwith clinical and operational leaders to improve quality, access,outcomes, patient experience, and care coordination
Translatedata into sustainable workflow improvements, training, decision support,audits, and accountability processes
Evaluateresults, identify lessons learned, and spread effective practices
Regulatory Readiness and Patient Safety
Leadquality activities for Patient-Centered Medical Home recognition andrenewal with Compliance
SupportHRSA, FTCA, health plan, accreditation, risk-management, and otherexternal reviews
Supportcorrective action plans, monitor completion, and verify effectiveness andsustainability
Analyzepatient safety events, grievances, and quality-of-care concerns whilemaintaining confidentiality
Maintainquality plans, reports, audits, committee records, improvement projects,and supporting documentation
Clinical Analytics and Health Information Technology
Directclinical analytics and reporting to support decision-making, populationhealth, and performance improvement
Partnerwith IT and vendors to improve data extraction, interfaces, registries,decision support, and reporting tools
Leadquality data governance, including definitions, ownership, validation,access, and change control
Evaluatedigital tools and automation and recommend safeguards, testing, andmonitoring
Recommendworkflow improvements involving the EHR, patient portal, population healthplatforms, and other clinical systems
Organizational Responsibilities
Participatein meetings related to quality and organizational performance
Maintainknowledge of FQHC requirements, quality measures, health planexpectations, and improvement practices
Protectconfidential information and comply with HIPAA, cybersecurity, andrecords-management requirements
Performother related duties as assigned
What We Are Looking For
Education and Experience
Bachelor’sdegree in public health, healthcare administration, nursing, healthsciences, informatics, or related field required; master’s preferred
5+years of progressive healthcare quality, population health, clinicalanalytics, or program management experience, including 3+ years insupervisory or department leadership
FQHC,community health center, or safety-net healthcare experience stronglypreferred
Experienceleading cross-functional improvement projects and preparing qualityreports for executives, boards, health plans, or regulatory agenciesrequired
Knowledge and Skills
Knowledgeof quality improvement, patient safety, clinical quality measurement,health equity, and population health
Knowledgeof HRSA Health Center Program requirements, UDS, HEDIS, PCMH standards,and payer quality programs preferred
Advancedability to collect, validate, analyze, and present healthcare data andtranslate findings into improvement strategies
Proficiencyin Excel and PowerPoint, with experience using EHRs, population health,data visualization, or clinical reporting tools; NextGen preferred
Strongleadership, project management, facilitation, communication, andpresentation skills
Abilityto manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, exercise sound judgment,and communicate sensitive information professionally
Commitmentto serving medically underserved communities and reducing healthcaredisparities
What You Can Expect
Reasonableaccommodation may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities
Primarilyoffice and health center-based, with regular travel among sites andoccasional travel for meetings or training
Requiresextended sitting and computer use, as well as standing, walking, bending,reaching, speaking, hearing, and seeing
Abilityto communicate clearly, review detailed reports, maintain concentration,manage competing deadlines, and work effectively in office and clinicalsettings
Abilityto lift and carry materials and equipment up to 20 pounds, with or withoutreasonable accommodation
Compensation and Benefits:
Medical,Dental and Vision Insurance
HolidayVacation and Sick Leave
EmployeeAssistance Program
LifeInsurance (Basic + Voluntary)
TuitionReimbursement
403(b)Retirement plan with 6% match
This isan opportunity to make a meaningful impact by strengthening quality systems,supporting clinical excellence, and advancing initiatives that improve careacross the organization. If you are a collaborative quality leader who bringsstrong analytical, strategic, and operational skills, we encourage you to applyand join a team committed to delivering better outcomes for the communities itserves.
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Worksite address
pomona, CA, 91768, US
Who can apply
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