Accreditation Coordinator

Lexington Medical Center • West Columbia, SC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Accreditation Coordinator performs a variety of complex administrative and professional assistance work in planning, coordinating and managing the implementation, maintenance and adherence to the department’s accreditation through CALEA (Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies) and SCLEA (South Carolina Law Enforcement Accreditation). At times, this position will be responsible for other tasks and special projects including statistical analysis, strategic planning, policy development, and other administrative tasks. The Accreditation Coordinator manages the entire CALEA/SCLEA accreditation process for the agency. This will include collecting proofs of compliance, documenting adherence to established standards, assisting with staff inspections, advising on updated standards and all other duties as assigned. Work requires a high degree of independence and decision making on the part of the employee.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Two (2) years of law enforcement/public safety or law enforcement/public safety support operations experience
• Possess an approve Accreditation Manager certification or obtain the certification within two (2) years of hire
• Experience with Windows Operating Systems (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint)
• Ability to read and write English fluently and follow both written and oral instructions

Responsibilities

• Manages and coordinates departmental activities related to the accreditation process.
• Develops proofs of compliance for accreditation standards, prepares policy drafts, prepares written documentation and reports, maintains computer databases, develops and revises agency forms, coordinates on-site assessments and inspections, tracks the submission of required administrative reports and works closely with staff on policy development and review.
• Participates in regular meetings with the department leadership on planning, data analysis, accreditation and other related matters.
• Recommends changes in policies and procedures when indicated by accreditation updates, changes or modifications.
• Composes and edits a variety of correspondences, reports, memorandums and other materials requiring independent judgment as to content, accuracy and completeness.
• Develops and conducts accreditation trainings.
• Participates in periodic inspections to establish and monitor compliance as it relates to departmental policies and procedures.
• Maintains continuing and substantial interaction with a professional groups related to accreditation.
• Assists in identification and development of new programs, systems, procedures or equipment to improve performance of the agency in compliance with standards.
• Performs other duties as required.
• Ensures operation compliance with Federal, State, County, Organization and Department standards.
• Ensures accurate and timely dissemination of information to supervision.
• Ensures timely resolution to requests.
• Any other request assigned by management.

Benefits

• Day ONE medical, dental and life insurance benefits
• Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• 403(b) match plan day one. LHI matches dollar for dollar up to 6%.
• Employer paid life insurance – equal to 1x salary
• Employee may elect supplemental life insurance with low cost premiums up to 3x salary
• Adoption assistance
• Employer paid short-term disability and long-term disability coverage after 90 days of eligible employment
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan forgiveness

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED