Accreditation Coord- FT- Days- Health Science Institute at Renaissance

DHR Health - US:TX:Edinburg - Days

Summary:

FLSA STATUS: ☐ Exempt ☒ Non-Exempt

MISSION STATEMENT:

Our Mission is to improve the well-being of those we serve with a commitment to excellence: every patient, every encounter, every time.

VISION:

Our Vision is to create a world-class health system to advance medicine and increase access for the communities we serve by empowering caregivers to heal through compassion, knowledge, innovation, integrated care and excellence.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Accreditation Coordinator oversees the Health Sciences Institute at Renaissance accreditation process to ensure compliance with institutional standards and regulatory requirements and associated Federal and State regulatory requirements. The Accreditation Coordinator role involves coordinating program evaluations, managing data collection and reporting, supporting self-studies and reviews, and collaborating with faculty and administrators to maintain accreditation status and drive continuous improvement. The Accreditation Coordinator coordinates with Administration, Directors, and the Program Manager to identify the educational needs of the students.

POSITION EDUCATION/ QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School/GED required
• Bachelors in Education, accreditation, librarian or related field
• Experience working in accreditation or higher education administration, with knowledge of accreditation standards and processes, preferred
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills required, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Proficiency in document management and report preparation.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and upholding ethical standards in accreditation activities.
• Computer skills required with knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, and good working knowledge of Excel.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills required.
• Bilingual - English/Spanish.

JOB KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE:

• 3+ years in education
• Ability to utilize resources effectively.
• Ability to manage many projects simultaneously and efficiently.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in technology and online resources.
• Ability to adapt and adjust to new or changing situations.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities:

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Promotes the mission, vision and values by effectively communicating them to others. Considers mission, vision and values in developing services, standards and practices.
• Oversee all aspects of the accreditation process, including coordinating accreditation self-studies, preparing accreditation reports and managing site visits.
• Monitor changes in accreditation standards and regulations to ensure ongoing compliance and timely submission of required documentation.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for accreditation agencies, facilitating communication and providing necessary information, documentation and reporting.
• Compile, review, and organize documentation required for accreditation reports, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Prepare comprehensive accreditation reports in collaboration with relevant departments and stakeholders, highlighting institutional achievements and addressing areas for improvement.
• Maintain records of accreditation activities, including documentation of outcomes and follow-up actions.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and administrators across departments to gather data and information necessary for accreditation reports.
• Facilitate meetings and workshops to educate stakeholders about accreditation standards, requirements, and expectations.
• Communicate accreditation updates and deadlines to relevant parties and provide guidance on compliance measures.
• Identify opportunities to streamline accreditation processes and improve efficiency in documentation collection and reporting.
• Implement best practices in accreditation management and share recommendations for enhancing intuitional effectiveness.
• Participate in post-accreditation reviews to assess the effectiveness of accreditation requirements and identify areas to enhance.
• Coordinate all aspects of the accreditation process for the Health sciences Institute at Renaissance, including but not limited to scheduling visits, preparing materials, providing administrative support for visit meetings, editing reports, maintaining records, and responding to inquiries.
• Evaluate school documentation for compliance with established standards, as well as provide consultative guidance and feedback to coordination boards with respect to the application of standards at the practical level.
• Prepare draft correspondence (Commission Action Letters) to coordinating boards summarizing action plans to the Commission's accreditation decisions.
• Assist with additional accreditation initiatives, determined through consultation with coordinating boards, based on organizational need.
• Other duties as assigned

Other information:

LINES OF REPSONSIBILITIES:

(Chain-of-command)

1. Accreditation Coordinator → 2. Project Manager → 3. Director of HSIR

CUSTOMER SERVICE:

Provide excellent customer service to all DHR customers. All employees are required to attend the DHR C.A.R.E.S program which outlines the Customer Service Principals including: Commitment, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Service.

AGE SPECIFIC:

Employees must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served in his/her assigned unit. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirement relative to his or her age.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT: (ADA):

A. Essential Duties: Indicated by bold print within performance standards, preceding individual numbered criteria.

The following table provides physical requirements that will be associated with, but not limited to, this position:

Light/moderate lifting up to 20 lbs, from the floor to shoulder height.

Yes

Kneeling

Yes

Must be able to assist other employees with lifting more than 20 lbs.

Yes

Walking

Yes

Light/moderate carrying up to 20 lbs.

Yes

Standing/Squatting

Yes

Straight pulling

Yes

Sitting

Yes

Pulling hand over hand

Yes

Pushing

Yes

Repeated bending

Yes

Stooping/Bending

Yes

Reaching above shoulder

Yes

Climbing Stairs

Yes

Simple grasping

Yes

Climbing Ladders

No

Dual simultaneous grasping

Yes

Depth Perceptions needed

Yes

Ability to see

Yes

Identify Colors

Yes

Operating office equipment

Yes

Twisting

Yes

Operating mechanical equipment

Yes

Crawling

No

Ability to read and write

Yes

Ability to Count

Yes

Ability to hear verbal communication without aid

Yes

Operating Personal Vehicle

Yes

Ability to comprehend written/verbal communication

Yes

Other: Ability to deal with stress

Yes

OSHA Category

III

B. Working Conditions: The individual spends over 95% of his/her time in an air-conditioned environment with varying exposures to noise. There is protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. The position does have low exposure to malodorous, infectious body fluids from patients and some minimal exposure to noxious smells from cleansing agents.

C. Occupational Exposure: This position has minimal to no exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues and is an OSHA Category III (although situations can be imagined or hypothesized under which anyone, anywhere, might encounter potential exposure to body fluids). Person who performs these duties are not called upon as part of their employment to perform or assist in emergency medical care or first aid or to be potentially exposed in some other way.

D. Aptitudes: HIGH 1 2 3 4 5 6 LOW

Intelligence: General learning ability: The ability to "catch on" or understand instructions and underlying principles. Ability to reason and make judgments. 3

Verbal: Ability to understand meanings of words and ideas associated with them, and to use them effectively. To comprehend language, to understand relationships between words, and to understand meanings of whole sentences and paragraphs. To present information or ideas clearly. 3

Numerical: Ability to perform arithmetic operations quickly and accurately. 2

Spatial: Ability to comprehend forms in space and understands relationships of plane and solid objects. Frequently described as the ability to "visualize" objects or two or three dimensions, or to think visually of geometric forms. 2

Form Perception: Ability to perceive pertinent details and objects or in pictorial or graphic material to make visual comparisons and discriminations and see slight differences in shapes and shadings of figures and widths and lengths of lines. 3

Clerical Perception: Ability to receive pertinent details and verbal or tabular material. To observe differences in copy, to proofread words and numbers, and to avoid perceptual errors in arithmetic computation. 2

Motor Coordination: Ability to coordinate eyes and hands to fingers rapidly and accurately in making precise movements with speed. Ability to make a movement response accurately and quickly. 3

Finger Dexterity: Ability to move hands easily and skillfully. To work with fingers in placing and turning motions. 3

Manual Dexterity: Ability to move hands easily and skillfully. To work with hands in placing and turning motions. 3

Eye-Hand-Foot Coordination: Ability to move the hand and foot coordinately with each other in accordance with visual stimuli. 3

Color Discrimination: Ability to perceive and respond to similarities or differences in colors, shapes, or other values of the same or different color. To identify a particular color, or to recognize harmonious or contrasting color combinations, or to match color adequately. 3

I have read and reviewed my job description with my supervisor or designee and I understand the job I am expected to perform.

If applicable ____________ certification will be completed within _________ time frame of hire/transfer date.

Employee Signature: ________________________________ Date: ____________________

Transfer/Hire Date Effective: ________________________.