Ascension

Performance Improvement Coordinator

Ascension$82K — $111K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Lean Green Six Sigma certification or similar process improvement training (to be obtained within 90 days of hire) required.
  • BLS Provider certification from the American Heart Association preferred.
  • Certification in Lean Healthcare Management is preferable.
  • High School diploma equivalency or 1 year of relevant job experience required.
  • Professional licensure/certification can substitute for education/experience.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and streamline performance improvement programs and workflows in billing systems.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to eliminate operational bottlenecks and drive new initiatives.
  • Research and implement innovative frameworks and tools for operational modernization.
  • Ensure compliance with healthcare accreditation standards and manage regulatory documentation.
  • Provide training and coaching to clinical and administrative teams to promote continuous learning.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans.
  • Employer-matched 403(b) retirement plan with resources for financial security.
  • Pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays for work-life balance.
  • Tuition reimbursement and ongoing professional development opportunities.
  • Access to Employee Assistance Programs for emotional well-being and support.
  • Parental leave and family support benefits, including adoption assistance.
  • Optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings, and other perks.
Full Job Description
Your future role at a glance

Location: Remote

Facility: Jacksonville - Offsite - Must live within 50 miles.

Department: Billing Under Arrangement

Schedule: Day shift | Full-time

Salary: $ 82,168.15 - $ 111,172.55 per year

Benefits that help you thrive

  • Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
  • Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
  • Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
  • Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
  • Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program , counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
  • Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
  • Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more


How you'll make an impact in this role

  • Champion Process Excellence: Lead, organize, and streamline performance improvement programs and daily workflows to ensure our billing systems run with peak efficiency and precision.
  • Solve Problems Collaboratively: Partner with multidisciplinary teams across the organization to tackle operational bottlenecks, drive cost-containment initiatives, and roll out new services and performance metrics.
  • Implement Modern Tools & Methodologies: Research, source, and deploy innovative improvement frameworks, tools, and methodologies that modernize daily operations and drive continuous growth.
  • Drive Regulatory Readiness & Compliance: Prepare, manage, and submit critical regulatory documentation to ensure full alignment with healthcare accreditation standards, state/federal regulations, and contract requirements.
  • Empower & Train Clinical & Admin Teams: Deliver engaging on-site training, ongoing coaching, and actionable feedback to performance improvement teams, fostering a culture of continuous learning.

What minimum requirements you'll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

  • One or more of the following required:
    • Lean Green Six Sigma certification, or similar process improvement training required within 90 days of hire.
  • BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) preferred.
  • Certification specializing in Lean Healthcare Management preferred.


Education:

  • High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
    • Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.

What additional preferences we're seeking

  • Strong working knowledge of hospital-based outpatient billing, and contracted vendor service agreements governing Billing Under Arrangement workflows.


Responsibilities

  • Champion Process Excellence: Lead, organize, and streamline performance improvement programs and daily workflows to ensure our billing systems run with peak efficiency and precision.
  • Solve Problems Collaboratively: Partner with multidisciplinary teams across the organization to tackle operational bottlenecks, drive cost-containment initiatives, and roll out new services and performance metrics.
  • Implement Modern Tools & Methodologies: Research, source, and deploy innovative improvement frameworks, tools, and methodologies that modernize daily operations and drive continuous growth.
  • Drive Regulatory Readiness & Compliance: Prepare, manage, and submit critical regulatory documentation to ensure full alignment with healthcare accreditation standards, state/federal regulations, and contract requirements.
  • Empower & Train Clinical & Admin Teams: Deliver engaging on-site training, ongoing coaching, and actionable feedback to performance improvement teams, fostering a culture of continuous learning.


Qualifications

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

  • One or more of the following required:
    • Lean Green Six Sigma certification, or similar process improvement training required within 90 days of hire.
  • BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) preferred.
  • Certification specializing in Lean Healthcare Management preferred.


Education:

  • High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
    • Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.

About Ascension

Ascension is a healthcare company that provides a range of services, including hospital care, primary care, and specialty care. The company operates more than 150 hospitals and 50 senior living facilities across the United States. Ascension also offers health insurance and other healthcare-related services. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri.
Learn more about Ascension
Size
165,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1999

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