Patient Safety Specialist jobs in Maine
Patient Safety Specialist assists in the development and implementation of patient safety programs. Gathers data detailing patient-related errors and conducts analysis for management detailing the cause of the error. Being a Patient Safety Specialist recommends changes, policies, or programs that could prevent future errors. Gives presentations and training programs meant to increase awareness of patient safety initiatives. Additionally, Patient Safety Specialist tests patient-safety knowledge of employees and recommends changes to training programs. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. The Patient Safety Specialist contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. Work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. To be a Patient Safety Specialist typically requires 4 to 7 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Recently Added Patient Safety Specialist jobs
- MaineHealth
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Portland, ME
FULL_TIME
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Summary
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Position Summary
This is a hybrid working position; 3 days in the office and 2 days at home!
The physical location is either at Maine Medical Center or Southern Maine Healthcare
The Patient Safety Specialist II will monitor and respond to patient safety events and risk management concerns, submit reports to regulatory agencies as required, debrief and support team members after safety events, analyze relevant data to identify gaps and reduce the likelihood of errors, help managers conduct risk assessments, review and help update relevant organizational policies, educate care team members about patient safety and risk management, and promote a culture of safety across the organization. The Patient Safety Specialist II will work with organizational leadership to assess and improve systems of care delivery, track patient safety indicators reported to CMS and develop plans to address gaps in performance and represent the organization in state and regional initiatives for improving patient safety.
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Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
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Education: Associate’s degree or equivalent training with at least five years of relevant healthcare experience, or Bachelor’s degree with at least three years of relevant healthcare experience required.
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License/Certifications: N/A
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Experience: At least five years of relevant healthcare experience required.
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Familiarity with safety event reporting, safety investigations, claims management, and reporting to regulatory agencies required
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Familiarity with clinical quality measurement, national patient safety goals, and performance improvement tools and concepts, e.g., plan-do-study-act, required
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite or equivalent preferred
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Familiarity with electronic health records preferred
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Effective verbal and written communication skills
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Strong critical thinking skills and attention to detail
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Collaborative and team oriented
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Additional Information
With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you’ll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them – both within the walls of the organization and the communities that surround it.
We offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow – programs such as paid parental leave, a flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education, along with well-being resources for you and your family.MaineHealth remains focused on investing in our care team and developing an inclusive environment where you can thrive and feel supported to realize your full potential. If you’re looking to build a career in a place where people help one another deliver best-in-class care, apply today.Additional Information
MaineHealth is a health system whose members and affiliates include hospitals, physician practices, long-term care facilities, home care agencies, and support services. Learn more about this system at www.mainehealth.org -
- 1 Month Ago
- Spectrum Healthcare Partners
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South Portland, ME
FULL_TIME
- COMPANY OVERVIEWSpectrum Healthcare Partners is Maine’s largest multi-specialty, physician-owned and directed professional organization and is comprised of over 200 physicians practicing in the areas ...
- 21 Days Ago
- Everest Recovery Centers LLC
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Manchester, ME
FULL_TIME
- DescriptionEverest Recovery Centers is run by seasoned veterans in the substance use disorder treatment field. Our mission is to provide comprehensive services for persons affected by addiction throug...
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- Northern Light Health
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Pittsfield, ME
FULL_TIME
- Northern Light Sebasticook Valley Hospital Department : Security Work Type : Full Time FTE: 0.000100 : Per diem Work Schedule : No Hours Assigned Summary : Provides direct observation of a patient at ...
- 20 Days Ago
- Vantage Point Recruiting
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Waterville, ME
FULL_TIME
- The Safety Specialist provides leadership in developing, managing, coordinating and implementing effective Property Protection programs and processes at the plant. Provides guidance to all departments...
- 11 Days Ago
- Reed & Reed Inc
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Woolwich, ME
FULL_TIME
- The successful candidate will support the Project Team in implementing the company safety program to ensure a safe, healthy and accident-free work environment. Job Responsibilities: Maintain OSHA comp...
- 21 Days Ago
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- Synensys
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- Job Title Patient Safety Specialist AFMS Job Type Full-Time Education Bachelor's Degree Location Tyndall AFB,FL - Tyndal...
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- Mercy
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- Novo Nordisk
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Plainsboro, NJ
- About the Department The Clinical Development, Medical and Regulatory (CMR) department at Novo Nordisk is one of the mos...
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