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Infection Preventionist, Mass General Brigham Medical Group, Hybrid

Partners HealthCare, Somerville, Massachusetts, us, 02145


About Us

Mass General Brigham Medical Group (MGBMG) represents the merger of separate community medical groups within the Mass General Brigham system into one harmonized and high-performing organization:

Brigham and Women's Harbor Medical Associates

Cooley Dickinson Medical Group

Mass General Brigham Community Physicians

Mass General Brigham Integrated Care

Mass General Brigham Urgent Care

Newton Wellesley Medical Group

North Shore Physicians Group

Pentucket Medical Associates

Wentworth Douglass Health Partners

This work stems from Mass General Brigham’s unified system strategy to bring high quality health care closer to patients while lowering total health care costs. MGBMG provides a wide range of offerings, including primary care, behavioral and mental health, specialty care, outpatient surgery, endoscopy, imaging, lab services, infusion, and urgent care both digitally and in person in Massachusetts and New Hampshire and Maine.

At Mass General Brigham Medical Group, we’re committed to advancing patient care and well-being across our communities. As we work within an active change management environment, our Infection Preventionist will play a key role in shaping and evolving our infection control practices. Join us in making a lasting impact on health and safety as we work towards setting the highest standards in healthcare.

The Opportunity:

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Infection Preventionist will work in a hybrid capacity with weekly meetings onsite at the Mass General Brigham headquarters (Assembly Row in Somerville MA).

In addition, frequent travel to various Mass General Brigham Medical Group locations across the region.

We are seeking a dedicated Infection Preventionist to implement and lead site-specific infection prevention and control initiatives. Reporting to the Senior Manager of Infection Control, this role focuses on applying evidence-based practices and proactive solutions to ensure the safety of patients, staff, and visitors. If you have a keen eye for detail, strong problem-solving skills, and excellent communication abilities, this role is for you!

Key Responsibilities:

Implement Site-Level Programs:

Execute infection prevention and control policies, goals, and standards in alignment with MGBMG objectives and regulatory requirements.

Surveillance and Reporting:

Oversee site-specific NHSN and non-NHSN infection surveillance, including detection, remediation, and reporting of outbreaks.

Environment of Care:

Conduct regular rounds to evaluate and report infection prevention practices, collaborating with local and system leadership for continuous improvement.

Educational Leadership:

Lead and support infection control educational efforts for site staff, enhancing awareness and adherence to best practices.

Regulatory Liaison:

Act as a liaison to regulatory bodies and public health agencies, ensuring compliance and adherence to infection control regulations.

Cross-Departmental Collaboration:

Partner with Occupational Health, Environmental Health and Safety, Compliance, Facilities, and other stakeholders to mitigate and manage infection risks.