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Accreditation Program Manager – Clinical and Operational Improvement

Akron, OH, US


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req#: 282385
Location: Akron, OH

Facilities: Akron General Medical Center,

Professional Area: Administrative and Business Professionals

Department: 5191 Office of Accreditation South-Clinical and Operational Improvement

Job Code: T30059

Schedule: Full Time

Shift: Days

Join us at Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital where we have been providing world-class care to our community for over 100 years. Here, we strive for patient-centered comfort with our collaborative team of healthcare professionals. We are committed to serving the community and treat our patients as family.  

As an Accreditation Program Manager, you will coordinate the hospital accreditation activities, ensure the continuous readiness for hospital and affiliated organizations surveys and collaborate with senior leadership to improve our culture of continuous patient readiness.  

A caregiver in this position works from 7:00AM – 4:00PM.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:  

  • Develop, manage and maintain programs designed to ensure Cleveland Clinic compliance with accreditation and regulatory standards, including those of: The Joint Commission (TJC), Ohio Department of Health (ODH) and Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). 
  • Act as the primary resource for caregivers to facilitate overall operations of programs. 
  • Act as a consultant to departments/institutes for all aspects of TJC and other regulatory agencies. 
  • Educate and disseminate accurate information to clinical and nonclinical departments pertaining to certifications and standard interpretations. 
  • Participate in the preparation and support of onsite survey activities. 
  • Collaborate with all departments within the Quality and Patient Safety Institute to ensure safe high-quality care. 
  • Develop and manage varied projects.  
  • Participate in committees and meetings. 

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

  • Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, Business, Engineering or related field OR Associate’s Degree and seven years of experience OR Master’s Degree and four years of experience
  • Healthcare Accreditation Certification Program (HACP) or Certified Joint Commission Professional (CJCP) certifications within two years of hire
  • Five years of related experience with Quality Management, Risk Management/Patient Safety and Performance Improvement program or related healthcare experience  
  • Demonstrated knowledge in principles of risk management, quality and performance improvement methods
  • Working knowledge of accreditation and regulatory standards

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

  • Master’s Degree

Our caregivers continue to create the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities. Click the link and see how we’re dedicated to providing what matters most to you: https://jobs.clevelandclinic.org/benefits-2/

     

Physical Requirements:

  • Manual dexterity to operate office equipment
  • Ability to lift and transport up to 15 pounds
  • Extended periods of standing, walking and sitting
  • Normal or corrected vision and hearing

Personal Protective Equipment:

  • Follow Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures

Pay Range

Minimum hourly: $30.41

Maximum hourly: $46.38

The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. While the pay range is displayed as an hourly rate, Cleveland Clinic recruiters will clarify whether the compensation is hourly or salary. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set, and education. This is not inclusive of the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package, which includes among other benefits, healthcare/dental/vision and retirement.

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our tobacco free and drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substance and nicotine. All new caregivers must clear a nicotine test within their 90-day new hire period. Candidates for employment who are impacted by Cleveland Clinic Health System’s Smoking Policy will be permitted to reapply for open positions after one year.
Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility.

Please review the Equal Employment Opportunity poster

Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

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