Accreditation Review Specialist - Procedural

American College of Cardiology • United States,

8h

About The Position

The Accreditation Review Associate assists healthcare facilities in achieving ACC Accreditation Services designations, specializing in Cath Lab Accreditation, Electrophysiology Accreditation, and Transcatheter Valve Certification. The role evaluates facilities against the applicable accreditation criteria, advises them on requirements and improvement opportunities, and communicates review findings and accreditation decisions.

The position conducts on-site and video reviews, examines submitted accreditation materials, coordinates with facilities to arrange reviews and obtain documentation, and prepares reports for the Accreditation Review Committee and reviewed facilities. The specialist may also contribute to presentations, trade shows, research, committee development, and the development of site review criteria. The role requires collaboration, attendance at mandatory training, responsible stewardship of organizational funds, and protection of confidential information.

The role requires travel up to 80% of the time, including air travel, and may involve evening or weekend work for site reviews or trade shows. Work may take place in settings where infectious diseases are present.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
• Five years of healthcare experience in acute care, pre-hospital emergency care, nursing, research, Cardiac Cath Lab, Transcatheter Valve, Electrophysiology services, or another cardiovascular-related medical field.
• Active licensure for the stated area of practice.
• Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Represent ACC Accreditation Services professionally and with integrity.
• Basic knowledge of the services being reviewed and of current best-practice standards; expertise is expected to develop after employment.
• At least basic knowledge of performance improvement activities and metrics.
• Intermediate computer skills, including spreadsheets, word processing, and email.
• Ability to think critically, analyze data, and communicate findings to healthcare facilities.
• Availability of high-speed internet in a work environment that supports online meeting platforms.
• Ability to travel up to 80% of the time and work evenings or weekends as required for site reviews or trade shows.
• Ability to travel by aircraft, drive a car, and lift or carry luggage weighing up to 75 pounds.
• Ability to work in settings where infectious diseases may be present.

Nice To Haves

• Process improvement background.
• CPHQ certification.

Responsibilities

• Conduct on-site or video site reviews at facilities requesting ACC Accreditation services, assessing compliance with the accreditation tools and discussing gaps and improvement areas with healthcare organizations.
• Advise facilities on accreditation requirements and help facilitate their success.
• Review materials submitted by facilities for completeness and compliance with essential accreditation tool requirements.
• Participate in presentations and professional trade shows to educate the public and professionals about the benefits of ACC accreditations.
• Communicate and coordinate with facilities to schedule site reviews and obtain additional documentation when needed.
• Prepare summary reports for the Accreditation Review Committee and reviewed facilities describing findings, accreditation decisions, and potential improvement opportunities.
• Support research projects, committee development work, and development of site review criteria as assigned.
• Collaborate with team members to uphold the mission and vision of ACC Accreditation Services.
• Attend mandatory training sessions for review staff.
• Steward organizational funds responsibly.
• Maintain the confidentiality of information provided by healthcare entities.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, basic life, short- and long-term disability insurance, and supplemental options.
• Generous paid time off, including pre-loaded vacation and sick leave, 12 holidays, and an organizational shutdown during the last week of the year.
• Parental leave.
• Two community service days.
• Half-day summer Fridays.
• Tuition assistance.
• A 10% retirement contribution after one year of service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level