Accreditation and Quality Coordinator - Cancer

Avera•Sioux Falls, SD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for executing quality improvement initiatives, accreditation readiness, and performance monitoring, ensuring alignment with system and service line priorities and regulatory standards. Facilitates interdisciplinary collaboration, supports disease-specific dyad leaders, and coordinates program-level committees.

Requirements

Ability to work the hours specified.
Visual acuity adequate to perform position duties.
Ability to communicate effectively with others.
Ability to hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds.
Bachelor's in a healthcare related field or Associate's with 2 or more years of related experience and/or training.
Medical terminology.
Working in or leading complex project teams.

Nice To Haves

Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) - National Association for Healthcare Quality (NAHQ)
Quality or performance improvement experience.
Oncology experience and knowledge of cancer care.

Responsibilities

Executing oncology quality initiatives and supporting program-level quality implementation through ongoing monitoring of performance metrics and coordination of improvement efforts.
Ensuring alignment with system and service line quality priorities while identifying opportunities to enhance quality outcomes and operational effectiveness.
Leading day-to-day accreditation preparation activities, including conducting gap analyses, implementing corrective action plans, and maintaining required documentation and evidence of compliance.
Supporting ongoing readiness efforts to ensure adherence to accreditation and regulatory standards.
Tracking, analyzing, and reporting program-level performance metrics to support quality improvement and operational decision-making.
Identifying, communicating, and escalating performance gaps or areas of concern while supporting corrective and preventive action efforts.
Supporting disease-specific dyad leaders and coordinating interdisciplinary program-level committees to advance quality and program objectives.
Educating stakeholders on quality standards, accreditation requirements, and improvement initiatives while fostering collaboration across departments and disciplines.