Clinical Quality Specialist (Nurse Practitioner/ Physician Assistant)

Overview

Clinical Quality Specialist (CQS) – Expereienced Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA)

Avance Care is seeking an experienced Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) for an exciting opportunity to grow your career in a role that offers both meaningful patient connection and broader organizational impact. As a Clinical Quality Specialist (CQS) , you’ll combine direct patient care with leadership in clinical informatics, quality improvement, and performance improvement initiatives . Based at our Durham Primary Care practice next to our Corporate Office, this hybrid role is ideal for a clinician who is energized by innovation, collaboration, and the chance to help shape how high-quality care is delivered across an independent organization.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Care

• Provide comprehensive, evidence-based care to patients of all ages
• Perform assessments, diagnose conditions, and implement treatment plans
• Order and interpret labs and diagnostic imaging
• Prescribe medications and perform procedures
• Promote preventive care and wellness
• Coordinate specialty referrals as needed

Clinical Quality & Informatics Leadership

• Utilize clinical data and informatics tools to drive performance improvement
• Improve workflow processes, including EHR (EPIC) optimization
• Serve on internal committees and contribute to development of clinical resources
• Lead provider education and coding optimization efforts
• Support value-based care and quality improvement initiatives

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited MSN or DNP Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program for adults
• Graduate of ARC accredited Physician Assistant program. Master’s or Doctoral Degree Preferred
• Active, unencumbered North Carolina license
• Board Certification (AANP or ANCC)
• Current BLS certification
• Minimum 2 years of NP clinical experience
• Experience in clinical informatics, EHR optimization, or data-driven quality initiatives required.
• EPIC Certification Strongly Preferred

What We’re Looking For

• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and influence teams
• Experience leveraging data to improve patient outcomes
• Interest in quality metrics and value-based care
• Commitment to patient-centered, evidence-based practice

If you’re looking for a role where you can care for patients, influence meaningful change, and grow as a clinical leader, we invite you to join Avance Care and be part of the future of high-quality, data-driven healthcare.