Job Title:
Department/Group:
Accreditation Review Specialist
(ARS)
Accreditation Services
Exempt/Non-
Exempt
Work Week
Exempt
Location:
Remote
Travel
Required:
Level/Salary Range:
To be discussed
Position Type:
HR Contact:
Director of Finance/HR
Date posted:
Reports to:
Accreditation Field Manager
Posting Expires:
External posting
URL: www.scpcp.org
Internal posting URL:
Applications Accepted By:
Remote position
Monday-Friday; may require occasional weekend work
80% nationally; may include international travel
Full-time
Yes
Fax or E-mail: 614-442-5953 or mwood@scpcp.org
Subject Line: Accreditation Review Specialist Position
Attention: Michele Wood
Mail:
Accepting applications electronically only
SCPC_Employment_Application.doc
Job Description
The Accreditation Review Specialist will serve as an employee of the Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care to assist facilities in becoming accredited with the designations of Heart Failure Accreditation, Chest Pain Center Accreditation, or Atrial Fibrillation Accreditation per the criteria defined by the Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care.
Roles and Responsibilities
 Conduct on-site reviews at facilities that request Heart Failure, Chest Pain Center, or Atrial Fibrillation accreditation to assure they meet the items in the accreditation Tools.
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Serve in an advisory capacity to assure facilities understand the requirements for accreditation and facilitate their success
Participate in presentations and professional trade shows to educate the public and other professionals regarding the benefits of Heart Failure, Chest Pain Center, and Atrial Fibrillation accreditation
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Review accreditation materials submitted by facilities seeking accreditation for completeness and to ensure that materials meet the Tier requirements or essential component requirements in the accreditation tool
 Prepare summary report to the Accreditation Review Committee and to the reviewed facility to articulate findings from the site review, accreditation decision, and potential opportunities for improvement
 Other duties as assigned may include but are not limited to: support research projects, assist with committee development work, and assist in developing site review criteria
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Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
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Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
 Must be able to travel 80% of the time and work evenings or weekends as required for site reviews or trade shows
 Must have a basic knowledge of ACS, heart failure, and atrial fibrillation and standards of current best practice. It is expected the reviewer will obtain a level of expertise once employed by the Society.
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At the minimum, must demonstrate a basic knowledge of performance improvement activities and metrics.
 Must have intermediate computer skills including but not limited to: spreadsheets, word processing and e-mail access.
 Must be able to think critically to analyze data and articulate findings to the health care facility.
Minimum Qualifications
 Healthcare professional with a background in pre-hospital emergency care, nursing, research, or other cardiovascular related medical field
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Heart Failure Coordinator or similar experience
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Five years health care experience
 Active licensure for stated area of practice
 Pass a criminal background check
 Non-tobacco user
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Bachelor’s degree
Desirable Qualifications
 Prefer recent Heart Failure Coordinator or similar experience
 Five years healthcare experience in an acute care environment
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Process improvement background
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Understanding of current guidelines in the care of the HF patient
 ACLS Certification
 Past experience as a site reviewer for an accreditation organization
 Employment in a Heart Failure or Chest Pain Center accredited or A-fib Certified facility in which the potential reviewer had an active role in the accreditation process
 Certification in a specialty area related to the treatment of chest pain patients such as CEN, CCRN or CVN
 Masters degree
Physical D emands
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Must be able to travel on aircraft and lift/carry luggage up to 75 pounds, must also be able to drive a car.
 Must be able to work in settings in which infectious diseases may be present.
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