University of Oregon · 3 months ago
Director of Quality Assurance and Risk Management
Eugene, OR
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$115K/yr - $130K/yr
5+ years expThe University of Oregon is seeking a Director of Quality Assurance and Risk Management for its University Health Services. This role is responsible for overseeing the HIPAA Compliance Program, Safety/Risk Management, and Quality Assurance, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and accreditation standards while fostering a culture of continuous quality improvement.
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Responsibilities
Responsible for the HIPAA Compliance Program, Safety/Risk Management, and Quality Assurance at University Health Services
Responsible for accreditation and ongoing compliance with the standards of the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC)
Develop, implement, and administer a comprehensive Compliance Program for UHS
Work collaboratively with the Executive Team members and other staff to develop and maintain a culture of continuous quality improvement
Manage complex, confidential risk and privacy issues, including concerns relating to quality of care, to resolution
Ensure compliance with FERPA, HIPAA, and state and federal laws as applicable
Conduct independent root cause analysis and in-depth evaluation, guiding program governance and executive leadership to successful mitigation or corrective action
Serve as the University HIPAA and Privacy Officer, serving as a resource on issues related to HIPAA at an institution-wide level
Chair the UO HIPAA Privacy Team
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in healthcare, business, or health-related field
Five years' health care experience with emphasis on compliance, privacy, health information management and patient services
An equivalent combination of compliance, privacy, health information management, and patient services experience and education
Experience with and/or commitment to working effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds, in support of an inclusive and welcoming environment
Breadth and depth of knowledge of laws and issues pertaining to privacy and data security
Ability to lead a team and navigate a large, highly matrixed organization
Ability to think strategically and to proactively manage implementation of enterprise-wide initiatives
Ability to adapt in a dynamic and high-growth environment
Strong written and oral communication and presentation skills
Preferred
Certified in Healthcare Compliance (CHC), Health Care Risk Management (CPHRM), and/or Healthcare Quality certification (CHPQ)
Experience in a college health setting accredited by AAAHC
Experience developing and implementing initiatives that support accreditation requirements, ensuring the organization successfully meet AAAHC or Joint Commission standards
Benefits
Health insurance
Retirement plans
Paid time off
Company
University of Oregon
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