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Quality Improvement Specialist, Provider Performance (Hybrid)- Pittsburgh, PA

  • PittsburghPA
  • Full-Time
  • Hybrid
  • Day Job

PostedMarch 31, 2026

Pay$34.98–$60.52 / hr

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About this role

ST Health Health Plan has an exciting opportunity for a Quality Improvement Specialist, Provider Performance position in its Quality Improvement department, located in downtown Pittsburgh at the U.S. Steel Tower. This is a full time position working Monday through Friday daylight hours and is a hybrid position consisting of working from home and in office 3 days per week. 

Responsibilities:

  • Build valuable relationships with internal and external multidisciplinary teams utilizing clinical expertise, strong analytical skills, and incorporating clinical operations experience and quality improvement methodologies to achieve quality outcomes.
  • Serve as a quality liaison to external stakeholders participating in value-based quality incentive programs.
  • Provide clinical expertise in interpreting Value Based Program measures, performance trends, and improvement opportunities.
  • Plan and facilitate routine meetings, learning collaboratives, and performance review discussions with hospital and specialty programs leadership and clinical teams.
  • Foster collaborative relationships, promote transparency, trust, and shared accountability for performance.
  • Assist with program documentation, deliverables, and compliance with program requirements deliverable due dates.
  • Utilization of most up to date industry standards such as current clinical guidelines, state and federal quality requirements, and evolving value-based care models.
  • Ability to lead a quality improvement multidisciplinary workgroup.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or related field required at time of hire/transfer. 
  • Master’s degree preferred. 
  • Five years related experience required.
  • Knowledge of information systems and process improvement techniques. 
  • Knowledge of effective in-person and virtual facilitation techniques. 
  • Ability to lead cross-functional teams in continuous improvement efforts. 
  • Ability to understand, interpret, and communicate with data. 
  • Ability to establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with executives, managers, physicians, non-physician providers, ancillary and support staff, other departments, and patients/families.
  • Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities required as related to supporting and driving continuous improvement efforts within the health plan. 
  • Ability to work productively and effectively within a complex environment and handle multiple/changing priorities. 
  • Ability to independently manage and work on multiple projects. 
  • Candidate must demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills. 
  • Must be able to interact and engage with all facets of the healthcare industry.

    Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

    ST Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Pay range

$34.98–$60.52 / hr

Set by education and experience. Shift differentials are paid on top.

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# Quality Improvement Specialist, Provider Performance (Hybrid)- Pittsburgh, PA

- Location: Pittsburgh, PA (Hybrid)
- Employment type: Full-Time
- Category: Other
- Shift: Day Job
- Business unit: ST Health Health Plan
- Pay: $34.98–$60.52 / hr
- Organization: SFX Demo
- Posted: 2026-03-31T14:15:19.22Z

## Description

ST Health Health Plan has an exciting opportunity for a Quality Improvement Specialist, Provider Performance position in its Quality Improvement department, located in downtown Pittsburgh at the U.S. Steel Tower. This is a full time position working Monday through Friday daylight hours and is a hybrid position consisting of working from home and in office 3 days per week.

**Responsibilities:**
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Life at Pepper Health

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Shift and schedule

  • Shift

    Day Job

  • Hours

    Full-Time

  • Workplace

    Hybrid

Where you’ll work

Pittsburgh, PA

A city of bridges, neighborhoods and world-class medicine. Affordable living, a booming health sector, and Pepper Health facilities across the metro — from our flagship Shadyside campus to a home-health network covering every borough.

About working in Pittsburgh
  • Pepper Health Shadyside
  • Pepper Health Passavant
  • Pepper Health Children's
  • Pepper Health Rehab Services
  • Pepper Health at Home

Benefits

Benefits from day one

  • Day-one health coverage

    Medical, dental and vision start your first day — no waiting period, full- and part-time.

  • Tuition & certifications

    Up to $5,250/yr tuition support plus paid certification renewals and exam fees.

  • Retirement with match

    403(b) with employer match and immediate vesting on your contributions.

  • PTO & wellbeing days

    Generous paid time off, paid parental leave, and dedicated wellbeing days.

  • Ladders & residencies

    Nurse residency, allied apprenticeships, and defined advancement ladders in every area.

  • Family support

    Childcare discounts, caregiver leave, and flexible scheduling that respects your life.

Stories

From people in this role

Devin R., Lead MRI Technologist

Allied health at Pepper is a career, not just a job. Certifications paid, cross-training encouraged, and a clear ladder from tech to lead.

Devin R.Lead MRI Technologist — joined as a tech

Career progression

Where this role can lead

  1. New-grad RN / Residency

  2. Staff RN — specialty certified

  3. Charge / Clinical Resource RN

  4. Nurse Manager or CNS / NP track

  5. Director of Nursing

FAQ

Questions people ask about this role

About this roleCan I cross-train into other modalities?

Yes — cross-training is how most of our imaging and lab teams grow. Your manager builds it into your development plan.

About this roleDo you support continuing education?

Up to $5,250/yr in tuition support plus paid certification fees — many of our techs are in degree programs while working.

About this roleIs there a path from entry roles to clinical careers?

Our patient-care-support roles feed directly into nursing and allied pipelines, with tuition support and schedules that flex around school.

About this roleWhat does advancement look like?

Defined ladders — tech → senior → lead → supervisor — with transparent criteria and pay steps published for every level.

Application process

What happens after you apply

  1. Apply

    ~2 min

    Two minutes with Apply Start — resume autofill does the rest.

  2. Recruiter screen

    2–3 days

    A real person reviews every application and reaches out.

  3. Interviews

    Week 1–2

    Meet your manager and the team — virtual or on-site, your pick.

  4. Offer

    Within 30 days

    Transparent pay, benefits walkthrough, and time to decide.

  5. Welcome

    Day one

    Paid onboarding, a peer buddy, and your 90-day growth plan.

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