Patient Safety Coordinator PRN

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Closing Date: 04/08/2026 Type of Position: Professional Staff - Project/Program Administration Job Type: Temporary (Fixed Term) Work Shift: Sponsorship Available: No Institution Name: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans. UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only): Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only) Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000 Career Training and Educational Opportunities Merchant Discounts Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button. The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. 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Department: ICE | CORE Patient Safety Department's Website: Summary of Job Duties: The Patient Safety Coordinator is a self-directed UAMS patient safety team member who is responsible for identifying real and potential trends with respect to quality of care concerns through careful review of the medical record and analysis of aggregated data entered into the safety intelligence database. Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications: Clinical Healthcare Degree (BSN, RT, PT, OT, SLP) Bachelor’s Degree in clinical field 5 years’ clinical experience; 1year Quality, Risk, Performance Improvement, Safety, or Regulatory/Accreditation experience required. CPHQ or CPPS within 1 year of hire Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint); excellent professional written and verbal communication skills required. Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree in Nursing, or other Health Care related discipline Proficiency in Electronic medical Records (EPIC) 5 years of clinical experience to include at least one (1) year of Quality, Risk, Performance Improvement, Safety, or Regulatory/Accreditation experience Active and as required by degree; Certified Professional in Patient Safety (CPPS); Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ); or Certified Professional in Healthcare Risk Management (CPHRM) Demonstrated proficiency as an adult educator or public speaker; Advanced knowledge of healthcare practices, rules and regulations, COP, Medicare and Medicaid rules/Regs (CMS), HIPAA regulations and AR state and Federal laws/regulations Additional Information: Job Requirements: Analyze the events entered in the HRP event reporting system to identify deviations in care, adverse event or near miss trends and quality of care concerns. Engage in timely and professional communication with medical staff, nursing department, service line directors/managers, and front line staff regarding Patient Safety events. Support Adverse Event and Sentinel Event investigations as assigned. Support formal process of Root Cause Analyses including action item tracking and audits. Create a written record of findings and present findings to the Adverse Events Committee. Collaborate with the safety team to create a feedback loop for RCAs as assigned. Provide information and support for the Adverse Events Committee, QUEST, N-QUEST committees as assigned. Serve as a subject matter expert with regard to elements needed to meet adverse event reporting measures and metrics. Stay current on the Rules and Regulations that govern the Patient Safety office with respect to protected healthcare information. Upload final RCA reports to SharePoint as assigned. Serve on taskforces, workgroups, and committees as duties determine necessary. May be assigned additional duties as needed that are related to patient safety. Utilize EPIC to review medical record and confirm accuracy of information entered into patient safety database regarding specific event. Facilitate adverse event case review by communicating medical record review findings verbally and through standard consultation with patient safety medical record review team, while utilizing judgment of urgent need meeting time constraints and expectations. Abstract patient medical record in EPIC for Root Cause Analysis and case reviews as assigned/requested. Review and evaluate medical records determining presence of clinical quality of care concerns. Perform other duties as needed. Salary Information: Commensurate with education and experience Required Documents to Apply: Resume Optional Documents: Special Instructions to Applicants: Recruitment Contact Information: Please contact [email protected] for any recruiting related questions. All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS Please do not send to listed recruitment contact. Pre-employment Screening Requirements: Criminal Background Check This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. Constant Physical Activity: Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Sitting, Talking Frequent Physical Activity: Repetitive Motion, Walking Occasional Physical Activity: N/A Benefits Eligible: No The University of Arkansas System is a comprehensive, publicly-supported higher education institution composed of 18 unique campuses, divisions and administrative units that share the singular goal of serving Arkansas residents and others by developing and sharing knowledge to impact an ever-changing world. The UA System provides access to academic and professional education, and develops intellectual growth and cultural awareness in its students, staff and faculty. The system further promotes an atmosphere of excellence that honors the heritage and diversity of our state and nation. 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