Job Description :
Job Tittle : Quality Improvement Specialist I
Location : Remote - TX
Duration : 3 Months (Possible Extensions)
Shift : 8 AM 5 PM CST, Monday to Friday
Position Summary
The Quality Improvement Specialist is responsible for conducting outreach to medical offices and facilities to obtain member medical records, resolve barriers to chart retrieval, and support large-scale chart chase initiatives for the company. This role involves problem-solving, research, communication with provider offices, and accurate documentation within internal systems. This is not a call center or coding role.
About the Team
This is a Tier 2 research and problem-solving team , not a high-volume call center. The team receives tickets from a vendor when challenges arise in obtaining medical charts. The Specialist investigates the issue, performs outreach, and ensures successful chart retrieval.
The environment is collaborative, supportive, and highly engaged , with daily team meetings, shared knowledge, and strong peer support. Many contractors return year after year due to the positive work culture.
The team manages two major chart chase projects annually for Medicare and Marketplace, each requiring retrieval of over 750,000 charts with a 90% success goal consistently met.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct outbound phone calls and email outreach to medical offices and facilities to request and obtain medical records.
- Verify member information and clarify chart requests with provider offices.
- Perform internal claims research and external web-based research (Google, provider searches) to identify accurate provider contact information.
- Document all outreach and actions in internal systems, web portals, and applications.
- Collaborate with teammates to resolve complex retrieval barriers.
- Utilize Excel, OneDrive, and Microsoft Teams to manage work and assist with additional assigned projects.
- Apply independent judgment and creative problem-solving to resolve provider issues efficiently.
Performance Expectations
Consistent and accurate daily documented outreach to providers.High-quality problem resolution-preferred over high-volume but ineffective outreach.Ability to identify new approaches or improvements and share with leadership.Strong engagement with work and willingness to learn and adapt.What Makes This Role Unique
Autonomy and opportunity to think critically-every ticket is different.Quality over quantity : effective problem-solving is valued more than routine calling.Contractors are encouraged to propose process improvements and are recognized for innovative ideas.A stable, low-turnover team with strong mentorship for new hires.Required Qualifications
High school diploma or GEDCustomer Service Experience (phone or in-person)Proficient computer skills , including more than beginner-level ExcelAbility to work independently with minimal supervisionStrong communication and problem-solving skillsPreferred Qualifications
Medical office or medical records clerk experienceExperience interacting with provider officesDisqualifiers
Coding or abstracting experience (HEDIS or otherwise).This is not a coding or clinical documentation role.