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This regulatory compliance position is part of Cascade Life Alliance, the region's Organ Procurement Organization.

Our mission is to save, enhance, and heal lives through organ donation and transplantation.

 

This position reports to the Director of Quality & Regulatory Affairs. The purpose of the position is to support optimal organization performance through identification of improvement opportunities and collaboration with other departments within the organization.

 

The employee executes processes used to identify regulatory improvement opportunities, and coordinates with other departments to accomplish the responsibilities relating to Cascade Life Alliance regulatory compliance and risk management processes. They also communicate their findings to inform and participate in the ongoing evaluation of organizational quality assurance and quality improvement programs. 

 

The employee actively fosters an organizational quality culture based on collaboration, support, and constructive feedback.  They will also provide input into policy development and the Cascade Life Alliance Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement program. 

QUALITY ASSURANCE (QA)

Maintains current knowledge of AOPO, UNOS, and CMS regulations as pertain to Organ Procurement Organizations
Conducts routine quality assurance activities, as follows:
•    Performs reviews of organ donor case documentation for regulatory compliance
•    Maintains access to electronic medical records with local donor hospitals
•    Completes organ donor case documentation responsibilities for results received following organ recovery
•    Executes reports identifying potential late or missed organ donor referrals and communicates findings to Hospital Development for follow-up
•    Identifies, logs, tracks, and performs root cause analysis on internal process errors and assists with development of preventive action plans.
•    Demonstrates problem solving, leadership, conflict management, and team building skills in order to ensure a productive team environment

 

QUALITY IMPROVEMENT
•    Assists manager in development or revisions of quality plan
•    Works with staff member from all departments to identify areas where services might be improved
•    Uses Quality Improvement techniques (e.g. PDSA, lean, 6-sigma, root cause analysis) to contribute to development of performance improvement projects as assigned by manager

 

RISK MANAGEMENT
•    Assists in maintaining and revising the compliance policies and practices for Cascade Life Alliance.
•    May perform as a liaison with other organ procurement organizations to collaborate in activities relating to quality assurance/risk management issues.
•    May report and perform mitigating actions in response to adverse events.

 

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES (AS ASSIGNED)
•    Assists with development and implementation of new protocols and policies as assigned by manager
•    May review staff training to ensure compliance with policies and staff development
•    May assist in preparation of educational materials for software and regulatory updates
•    Projects or other duties as assigned by manager
 

• Three years of experience administering or coordinating parts or subsets of a project or program.

OR

• A bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Public Administration, or a field directly related to the position will substitute for two years of the three yers of required experience.

AND

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational, problem analysis, and decision-making skills.
• Familiarity with medical terminology
• Demonstrated ability to motivate peers and achieve cooperation.
• A proactive team player who demonstrates personal accountability, initiative, team work, and excellence.
• Ability to perform the essential duties of the position, with or without accommodation

 

•    Bachelor’s degree in Health Sciences, Quality, or Public Policy
•    Regulatory Compliance experience including, but not limited to, CMS, AOPO, and UNOS
•    Organ Procurement Organization experience
•    Blood or tissue banking experience
 

•    Policy development experience
•    Data analysis experience

• Must be able to work 40 hours per week.
• There is potential to come into contact with human organs/tissue/blood.
• Requires extended periods of time doing office-type work such as working with computer, keyboard, phone, and paper documentation.  
• Requires the ability to periodically lift and carry up to 40 pounds.

Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu.


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