Performance Improvement Coordinator

UHS

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The coordinator assists in developing and implementing quality and performance improvement programs for healthcare facilities. Key duties include coordinating meetings, conducting regulatory chart audits, and ensuring ongoing compliance with accreditation standards.

Qualifications

You have one to two years of experience in healthcare performance improvement or administrative coordination, along with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, healthcare, or a related field. You are also proficient with computers and possess strong interpersonal skills. Relevant experience may substitute for the degree requirement.

Must Have Skills for ATS

healthcare performance improvement

healthcare administrative coordinator

Psychology

computer proficiency

Job Description

Responsibilities

The Performance Improvement Coordinator assists director with in the coordination, development and implementation of the quality/performance improvement program for Cedar Ridge and Bethany. Coordinates notifications to leadership, data/report receipt, and prepares for Quality/Performance Improvement meetings and other meetings. Takes meeting minutes as assigned.  Provides educational support to all facility departments with regard to quality improvement, accreditation standards and other regulatory standards. Prepares and participates in routine and regulatory chart audits.  Assists director in monitoring regulatory compliance on an ongoing basis, maintaining a constant state of readiness for regulatory audits.  Assists with risk management functions as needed.

Key Requirements:

  • One to Two years of experience in healthcare performance improvement and/or healthcare administrative coordinator experience required
  • Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, healthcare or other related field required
    •  Relevant experience in direct healthcare performance improvement experience maybe considered in lieu of degree
  • Strong interpersonal skills and computer proficiency required

Cedar Ridge Behavioral Hospital (a UHS facility) Cedar Ridge Behavioral Hospital provides inpatient and residential treatment services for youth ages 5-17, as well as inpatient, partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient services for adults ages 18+. Our treatment programs provide a structured and supportive treatment environment that promotes self-acceptance and helps stabilize patients suffering from acute psychiatric illness. Our multidisciplinary treatment teams consist of psychiatrists, licensed therapists and highly specialized nurses who collaborate to develop and implement effective and compassionate treatment plans for our patients. Cedar Ridge is a behavioral health facility that encompasses a 206-bed acute psychiatric hospital and residential treatment center on a beautifully wooded campus with a stocked pond, school, gym, outdoor courtyard and playground. Website: www.cedarridgebhs.com 

BENEFITS INCLUDE:

  • Competitive Compensation and Generous Paid Time Off
  • Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
  • Employee Assistance Program available for employees and family
  • 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
  • Basic Life Insurance and Optional supplemental life insurance
  • Referral & Sign-On Bonus Options for Certain Positions
  • Challenging and rewarding work environment
  • SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
  • Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
  • More Information is available on our benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500® corporation, annual revenues  during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies™ and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For additional information visit www.uhs.com.

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Qualifications

  • One to Two years of experience in healthcare performance improvement and/or healthcare administrative coordinator experience required
  • Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, healthcare or other related field required
    •  Relevant experience in direct healthcare performance improvement experience maybe considered in lieu of degree
  • Strong interpersonal skills and computer proficiency required
  • Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) preferred
  • Mental health experience preferred
  • Must be at least 21 years of age
  • Successfully complete a drug test
  • Successfully pass a national background check
  • Strong Computer skills
  • Excellent Communication skills
  • Strong Leadership skills
  • Exposure to psychiatric patients who may exhibit violent/aggressive behavior

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skill set and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (e.g., Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. Our recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc.

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UHS

Located in Aiken, South Carolina, which was named 2018’s “Best Small Town in the South” by Southern Living Magazine, Aiken Regional Medical Centers is a 273 licensed-bed acute care facility that offers a comprehensive range of specialties and services. Aiken Regional is dedicated to patient safety and providing quality healthcare services, many of which are recognized on a state, regional or national level including a Certified Primary Heart Attack Center, a Certified Primary Stroke Center and an Advanced Heart Failure Certification from The Joint Commission® and American Heart Association®. Aiken Regional receives more than 42,000 emergency room visits, performs nearly 9,000 surgeries and delivers over 1,100 babies each year. More than 1,200 associates, a medical staff of more than 200 multi-specialty physicians, and a team of 230 volunteers keep the hospital going with their dedication to quality and excellence. To learn more about Aiken Regional, visit aikenregional.com. Aiken Regional Medical Centers is owned and operated by a subsidiary of one of the largest hospital companies in the nation, Universal Health Services, Inc., based in King of Prussia, PA, and is accredited by The Joint Commission and licensed by the State of South Carolina. Social media accounts are managed by Marketing. We are unable to provide medical advice through social media. Please contact your physician, or in case of emergency, call 911. Although we do our best to respond to comments and messages, there may be a delay in response time, and we may not be able to respond due to the nature of the message. Visit our website for language assistance, disability accommodations, the non-discrimination notice, Terms of Service and other disclaimers. Thank you.
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