Accreditation and Regulation Specialist

UW Health; Madison (WI); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

Hybrid schedules

Tuition assistance

Referral bonus

Wellbeing resources

Job summary

UW Health in Madison, WI seeks an Accreditation and Regulation Specialist to lead accreditation readiness and regulatory initiatives. You will oversee daily operations under the Director and help shape a continuous readiness framework across the UW Health enterprise.

The role requires 3 years in healthcare with regulatory standards exposure; compliance experience and project management are strongly preferred for this position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in listed fields.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may qualify.
• Regulatory standards knowledge is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement organizational initiatives to support accreditation and regulatory readiness.
• Oversee day-to-day program operations and workflow under the Director.
• Collaborate to build a continuous readiness infrastructure for UW Health enterprise.
• Explore opportunities to expand and standardize continual readiness initiatives.
• Understand how accreditation and regulatory requirements impact the organization and drive improvements.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, Business, Healthcare Administration, Healthcare Information Management, or related field

Job description

Work Schedule

100% FTE, day shift working Monday – Friday, scheduled from 8a – 5p. This is a hybrid role working a minimum of 1 day per month on-site but may be on-site for multiple consecutive days, according to the needs of the department. This person must be able to report on-site at University Hospital within 1 hour of notification. The home base location for this team is the Administrative Office Building however on-site work may take place at any hospital location.

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Job Description

We are seeking an Accreditation and Regulation Specialist to:

• Develop and implement organizational initiatives to support accreditation and regulatory continuous readiness.
• Under the direction of the Director, you’ll oversee the day-to-day program operations and workflow.
• Collaborate to develop an effective continuous readiness infrastructure that ensures the program and organizational goals are sustained.
• Explore opportunities for expanding and standardizing continual readiness initiatives throughout the UW Health enterprise.
• Understands how accreditation and regulatory requirements impact the entire organization and can help drive improvement

At UW Health, you will have

• An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
• Full time benefits for part time work (for positions 60% FTE and higher).
• Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance
• Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being
• Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement
• The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, Business, Healthcare Administration, Healthcare Information Management, or a related field, or equivalent combination of experience and education Required

Work Experience

• 3 years Experience working in the healthcare industry. Prior leadership training, classes or experience. Prior experience with regulatory standards Required
• 3 years Experience with health care compliance and regulatory activities. 2 years with project management experience and leadership training/classes/experience Preferred

Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging

UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

University Hospital in Madison is a Magnet®-designated facility that’s ranked Wisconsin’s #1 hospital and considered one of the nation's leading hospitals, teaching institutions and referral centers.