What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Safety Accreditation Coordinator position at Meritus Health?
Serves as a content expert to coordinate and provide oversight for quality, patient safety, and accreditation activities/functions. This includes validating the accuracy of quality data, driving quality improvement, and reporting data externally to regulatory agencies. This role is also responsible for daily review of event reports and facilitation of follow up actions and preventative measures in order to reduce and prevent harm events. The role ensures regulatory compliance with federal and state agencies.
Education –Bachelor’s degree in a healthcare related field or equivalent experience required.
Experience – Minimum of five (5) years of experience in nursing, care management, utilization review, or quality resource experience in an acute care setting. Previous experience in quality, accreditation, patient safety or similar experience required.
Licensure/Certification –License required as applicable to background and clinical area of expertise. Certification not required but certification in Quality Improvement or LEAN/Six Sigma preferred.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities – Strong initiative and ability to manage multiple projects as well as strong follow through skills. Detailed oriented with excellent organizational skills. Effective communication skills, verbal and written, necessary to exchange information and collaborate with a wide variety of individuals. Ability to complete projects timely and accurately is critical. Experience with computerized data entry, spreadsheets and key tools and systems such as Excel, Power Point and Word. Proficient in navigating clinical software to abstract an analyze information. Must be able to work independently and exhibit flexibility. Ability to respond to ever-changing needs and situations. Utilization of Lean methodology to support efforts in optimizing value and service.
Caring for Our Team
We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees' well-being and professional growth. Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance available starting the first day of the month following 30 days of employment, along with life insurance, short and long-term disability coverage. Paid Time Off begins accruing from day one, and we also provide a 401k plan, an education assistance program, and an employee assistance program. Additionally, employees working evening, night, or weekend shifts may be eligible for a shift differential, adding even more value to your role.
Strength Through Diversity
Meritus Health believes that diversity, equity, and inclusion are key drivers for excellence. We share a common devotion to delivering exceptional patient care. When you join us, you become a part of Meritus Health, and we expect a record of achievement and advancement as we meet our mission.
Our commitment to equity in all aspects of patient care delivery, education, and research to promote policies and practices to allow opportunities for all to create joy at work and reach their potential.
Happy to Help
At Meritus, we believe in a collaborative and caring work environment. Interactions are an opportunity to learn, listen and to be there for one another. Therefore, we provide warm welcomes, hospitality-driven closures, and are always Happy to Help.
Education –Bachelor’s degree in a healthcare related field or equivalent experience required.
Experience – Minimum of five (5) years of experience in nursing, care management, utilization review, or quality resource experience in an acute care setting. Previous experience in quality, accreditation, patient safety or similar experience required.
Licensure/Certification –License required as applicable to background and clinical area of expertise. Certification not required but certification in Quality Improvement or LEAN/Six Sigma preferred.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities – Strong initiative and ability to manage multiple projects as well as strong follow through skills. Detailed oriented with excellent organizational skills. Effective communication skills, verbal and written, necessary to exchange information and collaborate with a wide variety of individuals. Ability to complete projects timely and accurately is critical. Experience with computerized data entry, spreadsheets and key tools and systems such as Excel, Power Point and Word. Proficient in navigating clinical software to abstract an analyze information. Must be able to work independently and exhibit flexibility. Ability to respond to ever-changing needs and situations. Utilization of Lean methodology to support efforts in optimizing value and service.
Caring for Our Team
We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees' well-being and professional growth. Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance available starting the first day of the month following 30 days of employment, along with life insurance, short and long-term disability coverage. Paid Time Off begins accruing from day one, and we also provide a 401k plan, an education assistance program, and an employee assistance program. Additionally, employees working evening, night, or weekend shifts may be eligible for a shift differential, adding even more value to your role.
Strength Through Diversity
Meritus Health believes that diversity, equity, and inclusion are key drivers for excellence. We share a common devotion to delivering exceptional patient care. When you join us, you become a part of Meritus Health, and we expect a record of achievement and advancement as we meet our mission.
Our commitment to equity in all aspects of patient care delivery, education, and research to promote policies and practices to allow opportunities for all to create joy at work and reach their potential.
Happy to Help
At Meritus, we believe in a collaborative and caring work environment. Interactions are an opportunity to learn, listen and to be there for one another. Therefore, we provide warm welcomes, hospitality-driven closures, and are always Happy to Help.
