Director of Quality & Accreditation

Harbor Health is seeking a dynamic Director of Quality & Accreditation to lead the development, implementation, and oversight of a comprehensive enterprise-wide Quality Management Program. This role will coordinate cross-functional efforts to ensure successful accreditation for both health plan and medical group while driving performance improvement and maintaining regulatory compliance. Reporting to the Senior Director of Compliance, this position is critical to establishing Harbor Health's foundation for quality excellence as we scale our payvider model in Austin.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, Public Health, or related field
• 7+ years of experience in healthcare quality improvement or compliance
• Demonstrated experience leading accreditation efforts for a licensed health plan or delegated entity
• Strong understanding of NCQA Health Plan Accreditation standards, HEDIS, and CAHPS
• Proven success in leading cross-functional quality initiatives and managing complex projects
• Excellent communication, organizational, and analytical skills
• Mission-driven with passion for improving health outcomes in underserved communities
• Collaborative approach with ability to work effectively across teams, disciplines, and partners
• Results-oriented focus on measurable impact, compliance, and sustainable processes
• Adaptable and able to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced healthcare environment

Benefits

• Opportunity to build Harbor Health's quality infrastructure
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Professional development and growth opportunities
• Transparent and unique culture