Patient Safety Specialist II
Job Posting for Patient Safety Specialist II at MaineHealth
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Position Summary
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The Patient Safety Specialist II will monitor and respond to patient safety events and risk management concerns, submit reports to regulatory agencies as required, debrief and support team members after safety events, analyze relevant data to identify gaps and reduce the likelihood of errors, help managers conduct risk assessments, review and help update relevant organizational policies, educate care team members about patient safety and risk management, and promote a culture of safety across the organization. The Patient Safety Specialist II will work with organizational leadership to assess and improve systems of care delivery, track patient safety indicators reported to CMS and develop plans to address gaps in performance, and represent the organization in state and regional initiatives for improving patient safety.
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Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
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Education: Associate’s degree or equivalent training with at least five years of relevant healthcare experience, or Bachelor’s degree with at least three years of relevant healthcare experience required.
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License/Certifications: N/A
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Experience: At least five years of relevant healthcare experience required.
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Familiarity with safety event reporting, safety investigations, claims management, and reporting to regulatory agencies required
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Familiarity with clinical quality measurement, national patient safety goals, and performance improvement tools and concepts, e.g., plan-do-study-act, required
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite or equivalent preferred
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Familiarity with electronic health records preferred
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Effective verbal and written communication skills
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Strong critical thinking skills and attention to detail
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Collaborative and team oriented
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Additional Information
MaineHealth was ranked one of America’s Best Large Employers in 2022 by Forbes!
MaineHealth is a not-for-profit integrated health system whose vision is, “Working together so our communities are the healthiest in America.” MaineHealth consists of nine local health systems, a comprehensive behavioral health care network, diagnostic services, home health agencies, and 1,700 employed clinicians working together through the MaineHealth Medical Group. With approximately 22,000 care team members, MaineHealth provides preventive care, diagnosis and treatment to 1.1 million residents in Maine and New Hampshire. Learn more about our system at mainehealth.org
At MaineHealth, we offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow. Our packages include health and dental insurances, paid parental leave, retirement program, generous paid time off, and much more! Our comprehensive array of benefits are competitive, affordable, and include choices that meet specific, but ever changing, needs.
With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations, you’ll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them – both within the walls of the organization and the neighborhoods that surround it. We are deeply invested in the well-being of our communities and care team members. We believe in fostering a work environment of strong commitment, compassionate caring and continuous improvement. Join us, and your abilities will be challenged and enhanced as you take your career to a new level.
MaineHealth was ranked one of America’s Best Large Employers in 2022 by Forbes!
MaineHealth is a not-for-profit integrated health system whose vision is, “Working together so our communities are the healthiest in America.” MaineHealth consists of nine local health systems, a comprehensive behavioral health care network, diagnostic services, home health agencies, and 1,700 employed clinicians working together through the MaineHealth Medical Group. With approximately 22,000 care team members, MaineHealth provides preventive care, diagnosis and treatment to 1.1 million residents in Maine and New Hampshire. Learn more about our system at mainehealth.org
At MaineHealth, we offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow. Our packages include health and dental insurances, paid parental leave, retirement program, generous paid time off, and much more! Our comprehensive array of benefits are competitive, affordable, and include choices that meet specific, but ever changing, needs.
With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations, you’ll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them – both within the walls of the organization and the neighborhoods that surround it. We are deeply invested in the well-being of our communities and care team members. We believe in fostering a work environment of strong commitment, compassionate caring and continuous improvement. Join us, and your abilities will be challenged and enhanced as you take your career to a new level.
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