What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Safety Coordinator - MGB Radiology position at Mass General Brigham?
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Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Job Summary
The Patient Safety Coordinator plays a key role in ensuring that the department performs at the highest levels on standardized, national measures of clinical care quality.
The Coordinator is responsible for the accurate and timely collection of data from clinical records, identifying opportunities for improvement, communicating and working collaboratively with multidisciplinary improvement teams and facilitating the creation and implementation of improvements in care processes. They ensure that patients who are eligible for screening are screened in a timely fashion. Those with suspicious results are handed off to the appropriate care provider for follow up.
Essential Functions:
What You’ll Bring
Qualifications:
Working Model and Location Details
Hybrid
Work Location
1620 Tremont Street
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Employee Type
Regular
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Pay Range
$63,648.00 - $90,750.40/Annual
Grade
6
At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.
EEO Statement:
1200 The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Job Summary
The Patient Safety Coordinator plays a key role in ensuring that the department performs at the highest levels on standardized, national measures of clinical care quality.
The Coordinator is responsible for the accurate and timely collection of data from clinical records, identifying opportunities for improvement, communicating and working collaboratively with multidisciplinary improvement teams and facilitating the creation and implementation of improvements in care processes. They ensure that patients who are eligible for screening are screened in a timely fashion. Those with suspicious results are handed off to the appropriate care provider for follow up.
Essential Functions:
- Assist with the development and coordination of all data reports.
- Support the development of quality improvement performance audit function processes and tools.
- Assist in designing, running, managing, and data review process for assuring accuracy and integrity of health services data reports to meet regulatory and operational requirements.
- Report outcomes and quality monitoring results to management.
- Assist with managing databases, policies and procedures related to assigned areas.
- Assist with related activities for various committees and meetings for assigned areas.
- Develop recommendations for process improvement.
- Consult on quality issues and develop solutions.
- Coordinate meetings and facilitates effective communication among team members as directed.
- Monitor patient appointments, visits, and reviews prior imaging reports to ensure continuity of care.
- Perform coordination and verification of accurate order entry for diagnostic tests.
- Handle patient service and administrative duties, including chart reviews and accurate submission of patient information.
- Complete timely communication with patients and providers to support care coordination.
- Engage in direct communication with patients to address questions, provide information, and ensure understanding.
- Demonstrate the ability to work proactively and independently with minimal supervision, maintaining a high degree of accuracy and precision.
What You’ll Bring
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in related field of study required. Related experience may be accepted in lieu of degree.
- 2 years of experience in a healthcare setting required, preferably in quality improvement.
- Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access), Flowcharting/mapping (QI Charts) required.
- Radiology / Imaging experience strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated knowledge and use of quality improvement methodologies and tools preferred.
- Must have strong interpersonal skills necessary to establish supportive, collegial relationships, and to interact effectively with administrative and clinical leadership, staff, clinical leads, and other healthcare professionals.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and adhere to work deadlines.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to learn and effectively use computer software, such as electronic health records and data entry tools.
Working Model and Location Details
- Full-time Monday through Friday 8am-4pm with some flexibility.
- Hybrid working model - approximately 1 day per week on-site and 4 days per week at home.
- On remote workdays, employees must use a stable, secure, and compliant workstation in a quiet environment. Teams Video is required and must be accessed using MGB-provided equipment.
Hybrid
Work Location
1620 Tremont Street
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Employee Type
Regular
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Pay Range
$63,648.00 - $90,750.40/Annual
Grade
6
At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.
EEO Statement:
1200 The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.
Salary : $63,648 - $90,750