University of Rochester

Sr Quality and Safety Spec

University of Rochester • $70K — $105K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field.
  • 5 years of relevant experience in quality and/or patient safety.
  • Experience managing compliance within healthcare settings.
  • Strong understanding of federal and state regulatory requirements.
  • Ability to develop and deliver effective training programs.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement programs to ensure compliance with organizational and governmental standards.
  • Document legal regulations impacting organizational policies.
  • Coordinate internal assessments for compliance with regulatory bodies.
  • Manage quality and patient safety domains with credible analysis.
  • Facilitate effectiveness of interdepartmental teams regarding quality issues.
  • Monitor and investigate reported patient safety events for further evaluation.
  • Support regulatory surveys and activities as required.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance package.
  • Retirement savings plan options.
  • Paid time off including holidays and vacations.
  • Ongoing professional development opportunities.
  • Employee assistance programs for personal and work concerns.
Full Job Description

Job Location (Full Address):

601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642

Opening:

Worker Subtype:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Department:

500021 Clin Practice Evaluation Ofc

Work Shift:

UR - Day (United States of America)

Range:

UR URG 112

Compensation Range:

$70,600.00 - $105,800.00

The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

Responsibilities:

Develops and implements programs, policies, and practices to ensure that all departments are in compliance with organizational and governmental standards and makes recommendations for updates. Maintains compliance with all country-mandated regulatory requirements. Documents legal regulations that might affect the organization's policies and procedures. Develops and delivers training programs to enhance employee awareness and adherence to safety and quality standards. Maintains communications with leadership regarding quality and safety activities. Coordinates and conducts the assessment of internal controls to ensure compliance as required by regulatory commissions/authorities. Develops programs and processes to manage complaint cases brought to regulatory authorities and develops process improvements to avoid future complaints.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Manages a domain of quality and/or patient safety. Coordinates and facilitates credible comprehensive systematic analysis and when applicable, assists in the development of associated risk reduction strategies in a timely manner, with associated reporting to state regulatory agencies as required.
  • Facilitates interdepartmental team effectiveness. Advises and guides multiple clinical departments to ensure compliance with federal and state regulatory requirements and accreditation standards. Provides support and serves as a liaison between hospital Quality Improvement leadership and department quality physician leadership and quality administrative support to ensure departmental QAPI plans are effective and aligned with hospital management plan quality and safety goals and hospital policy.
  • Addresses organizational Quality/Safety needs. Monitors and investigates patient safety events reported in the safety event reporting system. In coordination with clinical departments, identifies safety events for review and evaluation by
  • Risk Management and Quality Improvement leadership for possible comprehensive analysis or would benefit from department level review.
  • Provides support for regulatory survey activity, including announced, unannounced and desk or written activities.
  • Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

  • Bachelor's degree and 5 years of relevant experience required
  • Or equivalent combination of education and experience

About University of Rochester

The University of Rochester is a private research university located in Rochester, New York. It was founded in 1850 and has since grown to become one of the top universities in the United States. The university offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs in a wide range of fields, including business, engineering, humanities, and social sciences. The university is known for its strong research programs, particularly in the fields of optics, photonics, and imaging. The university has a diverse student body and is committed to providing a high-quality education to all of its students.
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