Your Role on the TeamPosition Summary: The Ambulatory Infection Prevention Coordinator 4 provides advanced infection prevention expertise across outpatient clinics, procedural areas, and specialty services. The position independently conducts risk-based assessments, evaluates clinical practices, investigates complex infection prevention concerns, and provides recommendations based on current standards, regulatory requirements, and best practices. Responsibilities include evaluating infection prevention practices related to patient care, clinical procedures, cleaning, disinfection and sterilization, medical equipment, and the care environment. The position provides consultation on infection prevention considerations associated with new and expanding clinical services, equipment and technologies, construction, renovation, and environmental conditions. Responsibilities also include surveillance and evaluation of infection trends, patient/employee exposure and transmission investigations, response to communicable diseases and emerging infectious threats, and support for regulatory and accreditation readiness. The position reviews and interprets data, evaluates the effectiveness of infection prevention measures, and serves as a subject matter expert on complex infection prevention matters. Also contributes to the review of policies and development of educational resources.
What It Takes to be SuccessfulRequired Qualifications:- Proven ability to conduct highly skilled Apparent Cause Analysis, utilize investigation methodologies, and effectively contribute to studies, investigations, reports, and presentations
- Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties
- Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job
- Knowledge of healthcare regulatory standards (e.g., The Joint Commission, CMS) and their impact on infection prevention
- Five (5) + years related experience in infection prevention in a healthcare or public health setting
- Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and proven ability to effectively manage time and prioritize tasks
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with various stakeholders and work productively in a team environment
- Demonstrated excellence in public speaking and interpersonal communication skills
- Demonstrated advanced, skilled information resource, providing high level advice and recommendations on complex issues
- Demonstrated ability to develop new infection control protocols and policies on highly complex issues and build and maintain a climate of trust inspiring commitment from others to engage in infection control initiatives
- Consistently interacts with all members of the organization in ways that enhance understanding, respect, cooperation and problem solving
- Bachelor's degree in health-related field and/or equivalent combination of experience/training
- Advanced knowledge of clinical and operational issues in infection control principles, regulatory guidelines, investigation methodologies, data collection, epidemiology, microbiology, patient care, and related issues
- Advanced knowledge and ability with Microsoft Office applications • Advanced analytical and data management skills with the ability to identify trends, analyze data, and implement evidence-based interventions
- Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System
Preferred Qualifications:- Master's Degree
- Knowledge of University and medical center organizations, policies, procedures and forms
- Knowledge of UC policies and procedures
- Current RN License
- Certification in Infection Control
- Experience in infection prevention within ambulatory, outpatient, or procedural care settings.
- Experience conducting infection prevention risk assessments across multiple clinical specialties or services.
- Knowledge of infection prevention practices related to outpatient procedures, cleaning, disinfection, sterilization, and medical equipment reprocessing.
- Experience evaluating infection prevention considerations related to new clinical services, construction, renovation, and environmental conditions.
- Experience providing consultation and recommendations on complex infection prevention matters
- Ambulatory Infection Prevention Assessments and Oversight - 30% Independently conducts risk-based infection prevention assessments across ambulatory clinics, procedural areas, and specialty services. Evaluates clinical practices, workflows, equipment, and care environments for alignment with infection prevention standards and regulatory requirements. Identifies infection prevention risks, provides recommendations, and assesses the effectiveness of infection prevention practices. Conducts assessments of new and existing ambulatory services as appropriate.
- Advanced Infection Prevention Consultation and Risk Evaluation - 20% Provides expert consultation on infection prevention practices across ambulatory settings, including standard and transmission-based precautions, aseptic technique, environmental cleaning and disinfection, and medical equipment reprocessing. Evaluates infection prevention considerations related to clinical services, procedures, equipment, and technologies. Assesses infection prevention risks associated with construction, renovation, water systems, and environmental conditions and provides recommendations based on applicable standards and guidelines.
- Exposure Investigations and Communicable Disease Response - 15% Independently assesses and investigates potential exposures, communicable disease concerns, suspected transmission events, and breaches in infection prevention practices. Evaluates infection prevention risks, provides recommendations for appropriate precautions and follow-up, and completes required documentation, notifications, and reporting in accordance with applicable policies and regulatory requirements.
- Regulatory Compliance, Standards, and Survey Readiness - 15% Interprets and applies federal and state regulatory requirements, accreditation standards, professional guidelines, and manufacturer instructions for use. Evaluates infection prevention practices for compliance with applicable requirements and provides recommendations to support regulatory and accreditation readiness. Reviews policies and procedures for alignment with current infection prevention standards and provides guidance on their application across ambulatory settings.
- Clinical Service Assessments and Quality Improvement - 10% Conducts infection prevention assessments related to new clinics, expanding services, and changes in clinical practices. Evaluates infection prevention considerations associated with new procedures, equipment, and clinical workflows. Reviews assessment findings and relevant data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement. Develops recommendations and evaluates the effectiveness of infection prevention practices and interventions.
- Education and Technical Consultation - 10% Develops and provides infection prevention education, training, and resources relevant to ambulatory care. Serves as a subject matter expert on infection prevention standards and clinical practices. Provides guidance on complex infection prevention questions and supports the consistent application of evidence-based practices across ambulatory settings.
- Total Effort: 100%
Total RewardsWe offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.
