What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accreditation Specialist 1 position at St Lukes Health System (Boise ID)?
Overview
At St. Luke’s, we pride ourselves on fostering a workplace culture that values diversity, promotes collaboration, and prioritizes employee well-being. Our commitment to excellence in patient care extends to creating an environment where our team can thrive both personally and professionally. With opportunities for growth, competitive benefits, and a supportive community of colleagues, St. Luke’s is truly a great place to work.
Day in the Life:
Under direct supervision, the Accreditation Specialist 1 implements patient safety programs. This is an on-site position in Boise, Idaho, supporting our Magic Valley/Boise locations. Some travel will be required. This travel will be day-trips to our locations in Wood River, Jerome and Twin Falls, Idaho.
What to Expect:
- Acts as the primary resource for assigned departments/sites for services related to the relevant regulatory program.
- Conducts and coordinates accreditation/regulatory standards-based audits.
- Assesses accreditation findings or risks, facilitates analysis, and recommends interventions.
- Tracks and evaluates action plans in response to accreditation findings.
- Supports implementation of system accreditation programs, in collaboration with stakeholders.
- Documents and prepares reports for distribution to stakeholders.
- Assists in the development and presentation of educational accreditation programs.
- Applies accreditation standards and survey methodology to basic issues and problems; escalates more complex issues to department leadership.
- Possesses novice/beginning to working level knowledge of subject matter.
Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent
What’s in it for you
At St. Luke’s, caring for people in the communities we serve is our mission – and this includes our own SLHS team. We offer a robust benefits package to support our teams both professionally and personally. In addition to a competitive salary and retirement plans, we ensure our team feels supported in their benefits beyond the typical medical, dental, and vision offerings. We care about you and have fantastic financial and physical wellness options, such as: on-site massages, on-site counseling via our Employee Assistance Program, access to the Virgin Pulse Wellness tool, as well as other formal training and career development offerings to ensure you are meeting your career goals.
St. Luke’s is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by law.
*Please note: this posting is not reflective of all job duties and responsibilities and is intended to provide an overview to job seekers.
