Oncology Program Coordinator- Part Time Benefitted

Oncology Program Coordinator- Part Time Benefitted

The Program Coordinator is a part-time grant funded position responsible for implementing a women's sexual health pilot program across the UVA Oncology Service Line (four clinical sites) in order to improve women's quality of life post-cancer treatment. The position is part of a team supporting the oversight, development and implementation of promotional materials, provider and patient education resources, and patient outreach. The position is also responsible for the analysis of quality and performance improvement data through coordination of information including data collection, analysis and other select clinical outcomes measurement. This position provides expertise in maintaining compliance with requirements of regulatory requirements specific to oncology and the pilot program.

Responsibilities include :

• Support management of a systematic and coordinated approach to quality measurement and improvement initiatives impacting core clinical processes and critical patient care functions for oncology.
• Work collaboratively with administrators, managers, the interdisciplinary team and physicians to identify and enhance strategic clinical issues, through the Be Safe methodology for problem solving.
• Support workgroups through planning, facilitation, task execution, and / or communication support. Implementation of new protocols and procedures. Assist workgroups with content and research support to progress the project. As initiatives progress, may engage with workgroups to identify external project support.
• Performance outcome deliverables include, but not limited to; quality, safety, patient satisfaction, service, operational efficiency, and process improvements.
• Develop and review analytical work products for accuracy, completeness and help frame the analysis for leadership decision-making. Independently retrieve, interpret, and analyze data from a wide variety of sources.
• Maintains a state of survey readiness which includes clinical audits, mock surveys and adherence to infection control practices.
• Coordinates interdisciplinary team rounds / meetings and participates as needed.
• Provides effective project consultation and facilitation to ensure projects meet goals and objectives as defined by leadership. Prepare and share reports with leadership to review status, important issues, and barriers that impact progress of all active and upcoming projects. May draw upon healthcare knowledge, trends, and experiences to execute tasks, inform analysis and evaluate issues for leadership discussion. Assists clinical and programmatic oncology leadership and staff to identify opportunities and develop action plans to drive improvement of patient care, treatment and services. Provides expertise and supports the activities of process improvement sub-committees.
• Ensures compliance with current legislative / regulatory requirements; serves as liaison with related regulatory agencies.
• Provides educational support to all departments / units in the areas of oncology quality improvement, patient safety, accreditation standards and other regulatory standards. Maintains knowledge of and expertise in requirements related to regulatory policies and bylaws. Provides education of multi-disciplinary team members in regard to policies / protocols and forms.
• Develops / revises and maintains change control for all oncology regulatory forms, policies, protocols and guidelines.
• Works to improve functionality of data and related databases.
• Develops action plans and coordinates improvement projects to support best practices, regulatory compliance and strategic initiatives.

Position Compensation Range : $70,595.20 - $112,944.00 Annual

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education : Bachelor of Science required, Experience : One year of project management, quality or regulatory experience required; project management, quality or regulatory experience in oncology services preferred. Experience or training in principles of quality improvement and regulatory compliance preferred. Strong analytical and critical thinking skills and experience in utilizing work processing, spreadsheets, and clinical systems / databases required.

Licensure : None

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Job requires standing for prolonged periods, frequently bending / stooping, reaching (overhead, extensive, and repetitive); Repetitive motion : computer keyboard. Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly; Ability to lift / push / pull 50 - 100lbs. May be exposed to noise, radiation, radioactive materials, blood / body fluids and infectious disease.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.