Safety Coordinator

Connecticut, LLC; Branford, Northern (CT, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Friendly working environment

Job summary

Pact MSO seeks a Quality and Patient Safety Coordinator under the supervision of the Quality Manager to implement and maintain the organization’s quality and patient safety program, including infection control.

The role requires visiting medical offices to guide staff on safety policies, coordinating assessments and trainings, educating employees on OSHA standards, and monitoring metrics to ensure compliance and continual improvement.

Qualifications

• Associates degree required; bachelor's preferred.
• 3 years of experience in quality and safety.
• 2 years in a position or safety department.

Responsibilities

• Communicate to staff on quality and patient safety policies and guidelines
• Participate on committees and attend appropriate meetings
• Ensure patient safety and quality protocols and processes are being followed by medical practices
• Visiting medical offices to provide guidance, education and coaching on patient safety and quality protocols
• Coordinate and complete assessments, inspections, and trainings to sites and divisions
• Educate employees and all staff regarding OSHA regulations, standards, and company safety
• Complete OSHA annual reports, if required.
• Monitor metrics to ensure safety and quality measures are being met

Skills

Excellent critical thinking

Safety guidelines knowledge

Professionalism & leadership

Analytical skills

Data extraction & Excel

Communication with leadership & staff

Education

Associates Degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

By adhering to Connecticut State Law, pay ranges are posted. The pay rate will vary based on various factors including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge of position and comparison to others who are already in this role within the company.

Flu Vaccine Considerations

Proof of annual flu vaccination is required for all employees.

PACT MSO is a Management Service Organization that supports numerous physician groups. We offer health benefits, paid time off, and a friendly working environment. We are a medium sized company with a family atmosphere.

Summary

Under general supervision of the Quality Manager and in collaboration with the leadership of PACT MSO and PACT, LLC, this position is responsible for the implementation and maintenance of the organization's quality and patient safety program, including infection control.

Essential Functions

• Communicate to staff on quality and patient safety policies and guidelines
• Participate on committees and attend appropriate meetings
• Ensure patient safety and quality protocols and processes are being followed by medical practices
• Visiting medical offices to provide guidance, education and coaching on patient safety and quality protocols
• Coordinate and complete assessments, inspections, and trainings to sites and divisions
• Educate employees and all staff regarding OSHA regulations, standards, and company safety
• Complete OSHA annual reports, if required.
• Monitor metrics to ensure safety and quality measures are being met

Skills and Knowledge

• Excellent critical thinking skills
• Strong knowledge of safety guidelines and protocols, specific to a physicians group
• Demonstrated professionalism and leadership
• Strong analytic skills
• Strong computer skills including data extraction, data analysis, and utilization of excel
• Excellent communication skills to leadership and employees

Education and Experience

• Associates Degree, Bachelor's degree preferred
• 3 years of experience in quality and safety
• 2 years in a position or safety department

Equal Opportunity Employer

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