Health System Specialist

About the Position: Serves as a Health System Specialist responsible for supporting the organization's mission to remain Joint Commission survey ready through on-site observations, data analysis, and leadership engagement. This position is located at Womack Army Medical Center (WAMC). Hours of work are Monday-Friday 0730-1600.

This is a Direct Hire Solicitation

Duties

• Uses medical healthcare knowledge to assess all assigned clinical and administrative health care delivery processes to determine compliance with The Joint Commission (TJC) standards.
• Implements and educates staff on patient care and system tracers to evaluate the delivery of health care is IAW established Medical Center Activity (MEDCEN) policies and procedures.
• Works in coordination with personnel responsible for performance improvement, patient safety, infection control, credentials and risk management programs.
• Answers all questions regarding standards, the accreditation process; researches questions and provides written documentation when applicable.
• Prepares and directs staff members to assess compliance in their individual areas, to point out weak areas that need to be corrected.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Selectees will be required to sign a statement (Condition of Employment) consenting to seasonal influenza vaccinations or must provide a recognized exemption.
• Immunization screening may be required. Hepatitis B immunization is required for all positions with direct patient contact. Applicants may be required to show proof of other immunizations depending on the type of position.