Director of Operations, Compliance, Quality Assurance and Surgery Center - Podia

Reference #: 24003553 Description Grade: T28 The link below will give you information about the University's T scale. careers.temple.edu/sites/careers/files/documents/T Salary Structure.pdf A variety of important factors are reviewed by HR when considering salary, including job duties, the applicant's education and experience, all relevant internal equity considerations, department budget, and funding source. Reporting to the Assistant Dean and Medical Director in the School of Podiatric Medicine (TUSPM), the Director of Operations- Compliance, Quality Assurance and Surgery Center directs and oversees all administrative and technical elements of the Ambulatory Surgery (ASC-currently inactive), including the function of Director of Nursing. In addition, this position directs the Quality Assurance (QA), compliance and Utilization Review (UR) functions for all TUSPM health services divisions and the entirety of TUSPM as appropriate, including the ASC, Foot and Ankle Institute (FAI) and its satellite and physical therapy practices. QA/UR functions include policy development and assessment, risk management and incident reporting, compliance monitoring/reporting, and corrective action planning. This position also coordinates and administers the Surgery/Operating Room Protocol course and other workshops offered to 2nd and 3rd year TUSPM students, develops, implements and monitors compliance with policies and procedures related to infection control, blood-borne pathogens, patient/employee safety, sterilization, and patient privacy as determined by the PA Department of Health (DOH), the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS, related to HIPAA), the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA), TUHS Compliance Office and other regulatory institutions and statutes, audits clinical faculty, staff and student compliance versus infection control protocols/procedures, coordinates, schedules and reports on TUSPM's flu, PPD and COVID-19 vaccination compliance as required by TUSPM and Temple University policies. Performs other duties as assigned. At Temple, you will find it easy to fit in while staying true to yourself. We value what makes each employee unique and strive to maintain a culture of diversity and inclusion. As an employee, you will enjoy our collaborative team-based culture that values innovation and creativity. Visit careers.temple.edu/careers-temple to learn more about the benefits of working at Temple University. Required Education & Experience: Bachelor of Sciences degree in Nursing (BSN) and current Certified Nurse, Operating Room (CNOR) certification required; Master of Sciences degree in nursing (MSN) and/or MBA preferred. At least five (5) years' experience managing a medium to high volume ambulatory surgery center preferred; experience developing and administering compliance and/or quality assurance programs strongly preferred; risk management experience preferred; experience teaching operating room protocol preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Required Skills & Abilities: *Must be organized, detail oriented and possess excellent verbal and written communication skills. *Must have proven leadership ability and a customer service orientation that allows for effective interaction with administrators at all levels of the Temple University and Temple University Health System hierarchies, patients, students, faculty, staff, contractors, consultants, alumni, and the general public. *Must be proficient with applications such as Microsoft Office and have extensive health care practice management/electronic medical records system experience. Must work with and adapt to new technology. This position requires a background check. On-Site Temple University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all in every aspect of its operations, including employment, service, and educational programs. The University has pledged not to discriminate o the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin or ethnic origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or veteran status. In accordance with the City of Philadelphia's COVID-19 mandate, all Temple University students, faculty, staff, and contractors must be fully vaccinated before receiving authorization to work unless they have a medical or religious exemption approved by the University. An individual is considered fully vaccinated two (2) weeks following the second dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine or two (2) weeks following a single dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Individuals who do not meet the University's vaccination or exemption requirement will be prohibited from working until proof of full vaccination or an exemption is requested and approved. For more information, visit the University's Vaccines web page at https://www.temple.edu/coronavirus/vaccines. Compliance Statement: In the performance of their functions as detailed in the position description employees have an obligation to avoid ethical, legal, financial and other conflicts of interest to ensure that their actions and outside activities do not conflict with their primary employment responsibilities at the institution. Employees are also expected to understand and be in compliance with applicable laws, University and employment policies and regulations, including NCAA regulations for areas and departments which their essential functions cause them to interact. To obtain additional information about Temple University please visit our website at www.temple.edu. 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Primary Location:Pennsylvania-Philadelphia-Podiatry Campus-148 N. 8th St

Job:Staff Schedule:Full-time Shift:Day Job Employee Status:Regular

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