Quality Assurance Specialist, Simmons Cancer Center

UT Southwestern Medical Center • Dallas, TX

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About The Position

Works under general supervision to produce daily quality assessment and quality assurance reports and information, including but not limited to, areas of licensure and accreditation from federal agencies and peer review organizations. Assists in the review and reporting of all adverse occurrences, which may be either patient, donor, recipient, or employee related. Collects, maintains, and organizes all relevant data that documents function and status of quality management processes or programs.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree or equivalent in health science discipline or
• 3 years of clinical experience with at least and
• 2 years in quality assurance, infection control, or risk management

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience monitoring clinical trials, or previous quality assurance experience in a research setting
• Previous experience with Microsoft Excel and / or Access

Responsibilities

• Assists administrative and technical personnel in developing, organizing, and evaluating quality management program goals and objectives.
• Identifies and investigates with defined parameters; documents and reports all adverse occurrences and potential problems in conjunction with Quality Assurance Coordinator, Director and/or Medical Director.
• Submits data trends and outcome assessments; assists in developing new measures as appropriate.
• Organizes data gathering and prepares data reports.
• Handles sensitive issues and medical/social information in professional and confidential manner from liability standpoint.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100%25 coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree