Erlanger · 14 hours ago
Pt Safety & Quality System Coordinator - Full-time
Chattanooga, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expErlanger is a healthcare organization, and they are seeking a Patient Safety and Quality System Coordinator. This role involves supporting the Patient Safety Team, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and contributing to a culture of safety within the organization.
Hospital & Health Care
Responsibilities
Assist the eSafe System Project Manager
Provide general system support for the Patient Safety Team/Patient Safety and Quality Team
Coordination of eSafe user access and modifications based on requests and Security Administration System employee additions and changes
Patient safety event data integrity validation and monitoring
Assist with development of patient safety event reports
Assist with specified projects and/or committee support functions
Assume expanded oversight of regulatory compliance and accreditation readiness in relation to patient safety and quality
Support DNV and CMS survey preparation
Participate in tracer activities
Assist with the development and review of policies and procedures to ensure best practice in patient safety methodology and compliance with accrediting body standards
Serve as a liaison across departments to ensure accurate documentation and timely follow-up on patient safety events
Assist and organize response activities for adverse events and near misses
Provide data-driven insights to support root cause analyses and improvement planning
Contribute to staff education regarding patient safety protocols, system use, and compliance expectations
Help advance a culture of safety and accountability across the organization
Qualification
Required
Associate degree in a business or healthcare related field
Knowledge of medical terminology
Strong Microsoft Office computer skills, specifically Excel, PowerPoint, Word
Strong knowledge of healthcare regulatory requirements (i.e. DNV, CMS, State, etc.)
Proficient in data analysis, eSafe reporting system, and healthcare quality tools
Effective communicator with an ability to work collaboratively across department and levels of leadership
Familiarity with ISO 9001: criteria
Experience with electronic medical record chart review
Preferred
Bachelors in a business or health related field
5 years experience in a health care office setting
Experience supporting and/or leading safety initiatives, event investigation, surveys, internal audits, and quality improvement projects
Company
Erlanger
Erlanger, named among "America's Best Hospitals" by U.S.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Angel Moore, Esq.
CEO, Erlanger CHC's & Erlanger Health System Vice President Population Health
Stephanie Boynton
VP/CEO Erlanger Bledsoe/SVED and EWCH
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