Scheduled Hours
40
Position Summary
Position will have primary responsibility of working with faculty, staff and information systems staff to ensure consistent management of the WashU Medicine Event Reporting System, identifying ways to streamline its use and efficiency while maximizing documentation of events for more robust reporting and analysis. The position will also independently coordinate patient safety projects and assist in the analysis of patient safety events.
Job Description
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
- Maintains day-to-day management of the system, including application security access, alert and auto-report set-up and maintenance, system customizations and departmental and school-wide trending and analytic reports.
- Develops training programs and guides to educate new users and user groups in event reporting, including providing one-on-one support for WashU Medicine faculty and staff using the system, if necessary.
- Reviews events on an on-going basis, assisting reporters and Departments in analysis and accurate reporting, providing coordination for all reporting departments to assure consistency of data and standardization of reporting.
- When patient safety opportunities exist, participates in process mapping, root cause analysis, ensuring accountability for the processes.
- Serves as the subject matter expert and resource for the Event Reporting System by staying current on scheduled system upgrades or updates, new functionality, identifying and communicating future system enhancements for both the documentation and reporting components.
- Keeps current with emerging patient safety initiatives and makes recommendations for best practices to enhance patient safety across WashU Medicine departments.
- Provides support to Clinical Administrator Safety Group and the Patient Safety Physician Council, as appropriate.
- Works with other WashU Medicine and hospital departments as appropriate.
Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions:
- Normal office environment.
Physical Effort:
- Typically sitting at desk or table.
- Typically standing or walking.
Equipment:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.
Required Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor's degree
Certifications/Professional Licenses:
No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.
Work Experience:
Clinical Setting (3 Years)
Skills:
Not Applicable
Driver's License:
A driver's license is not required for this position.
More About This Job
WashU seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles.
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor's degree - Nursing, Bachelor's degree - Pharmacy
Certifications/Professional Licenses:
No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Work Experience:
No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Skills:
Complex Systems, Critical Thinking, Data Management, Group Presentations, Health Care Systems, Interact with All Levels of Management, Microsoft Office, Organizational Savvy, Patient Safety, Process Improvements, Public Speaking, Work Collaboratively
Grade
G12
Salary Range
$58,400.00 - $99,700.00 / Annually
The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.
Questions
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Accommodation
If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.
All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.
Pre-Employment Screening
All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.
Benefits Statement
Personal
Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
Wellness
Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
Family
We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.
WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.
For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/
EEO Statement
Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and especially encourages applications by those from underrepresented groups. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
Washington University is dedicated to building a community of individuals who are committed to contributing to an inclusive environment – fostering respect for all and welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Individuals with a commitment to these values are encouraged to apply.