Quality/Risk Coordinator PRN

Compensation Range: $30 Hourly

Compensation is determined based on experience and applicable certifications.

The Quality/Risk Coordinator, under the general direction of the Quality/Risk Director, assists in the administration of the quality and risk functions, including but not limited to working with hospital administration, departments and the medical staff to monitor and evaluate the quality of delivery of patient care services within the hospital. This position also ensures proper compliance with regulatory agencies, accrediting bodies, hospital policies and procedures, and implements risk, quality assessment and improvement programs within the hospital.

Qualifications

POSITION REQUIREMENTS AND ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

License or Certification:

- Licensed or Certified according to individual state requirement.

Education, Training and Years of Experience:

- Bachelor's degree in healthcare or related field preferred.

- Quality and/or risk management experience, including performance improvement activitities, regulatory compliance, conflict resolution and risk management activities.

Machines, Equipment Used:

- General office equipment such as telephone, copy machine, fax machine, calculator, computer.

-Microsoft Office software, to include Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Physical Requirements:

- Visual acuity, speech recognition, speech clarity.

- Ability to lift, lower, push, pull, and retrieve objects weighing a minimum of 30 pounds including medical supplies and equipment and the transferring and repositioning of patients. Reasonable assistance may be requested when lifting, pushing, and/or pulling are undertaken which exceeds these minimum requirements.

- Ability to withstand prolonged standing and walking.

- Ability to reach, stoop, bend, kneel, and crouch are required for patient care functions and in setting up and monitoring equipment

Skills and Abilities:

- Oral communication, written communication, active listening. Must be able to speak and understand English.

- Information ordering, deductive reasoning, social perceptiveness, time management, critical thinking.

- Ability to coordinate, analyze, observe, make decisions, and meet deadlines in a detail-oriented manner.

- Ability to work independently without continuous supervision.

Environmental Conditions:

- Indoor, temperature controlled, smoke-free environment.

- Exposure or potential exposure to blood and body fluids may be required.

- May work under stressful circumstances at times.

Proficiency or Productivity Standards:

- Has regular, reliable, and predictable attendance and punctuality.

- Adheres to dress code including wearing ID badge.

- Adheres to Standards of Business Conduct.

- May be required to work weekdays and/or weekends, evenings and/or night shifts if needed to meet deadlines.

- May be required to work on religious and/or legal holidays on scheduled days/shifts.

- May be required to perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

- This position will support cultural diversity by promoting and maintaining an inclusive work environment and culture that is respectful and accepting of diversity.