Facilities Compliance Coordinator

Medical University of South Carolina • Charleston, SC

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About The Position

The Facilities Compliance Coordinator ensures MUHA facilities meet all applicable regulatory and safety requirements under limited supervision. Reporting to the Associate Director of Healthcare Facilities, this role oversees facilities work and contractors, manages utilities compliance programs, and supports system service and construction activities. The position ensures compliance with AHJ regulations (including TJC, OSHA, DHEC, CMS, and NFPA) in coordination with Risk Management and the Regulatory Team. The role requires relevant education and experience, strong knowledge of healthcare facility codes and fire/life safety systems, and experience with Joint Commission surveys.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree and two years relevant experience or a high school diploma and four years relevant experience required.
• Must be able to read and interpret MEP and fire/life safety construction drawings and floor plans.
• Must be well organized and able to multi-task several activities at once.
• Demonstrated a high standard for accuracy and neatness so presented documents and reports are easily read and interpreted by others.
• Must be able to develop and present educational programs related to safety and compliance.
• Must have strong communications, relationship, facilitation and presentation skills.
• Must have proven organizational skills with the ability to plan time effectively, balance multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of applicable codes; including NFPA, SCDHEC, and Joint Commission regulations is preferred.
• Experience and knowledge of Fire and Life Safety systems such as fire alarm and fire protection systems is preferred.
• Experience in Joint Commission and their triennial survey preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manages the work of Facilities and its contractors for system service and construction.
• Develops, implements and directs the Utilities Management program for facilities owned by the Medical University Hospital Authority in coordination with Risk Management and the Regulatory Team.
• Ensures MUHA facilities are maintained in a manner that is compliant with Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) (The Joint Commission (TJC), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Department of Health & Environmental Control (DHEC), Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)) regulations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees