Infection Preventionist Jobs

• Collaborates with Program Area Managers, Medical Staff and Administrative Representatives to develop and implement the Infection Prevention and Control Program.
• Responsible for HHS compliance with AAAHC Accreditation regulations.
• Responsible for the ongoing assessment and development of training programs, policies and Procedures and forms to address the Infection Prevention needs of employees, volunteers, contract workers, independent contractors, medical staff, registry workers and students in accordance with the guidelines established by the accreditation agencies and regulatory agencies.
• Develops and maintains current reference files on Infection Prevention and Control, epidemiology and clinic practices.
• Responsible for the oversight of facility/facilities compliance with Infection Prevention Accreditation Standards, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and other Infection Prevention and Control certification agencies for the daily operations of the Infection Prevention Department.
• Accountable for reporting communicable disease to appropriate health agencies as required.
• Responsible for the strategic development of the Infection Prevention Program within the facilities.
• Plans and develops appropriate Infection Prevention and Control feedback mechanisms with program area managers.
• Develops and operationalizes the Infection Prevention Program’s annual risk assessment, action plans, and annual evaluations.

• Serves as the Chair of the Infection Prevention Committee, and as an Infection Prevention Consultant to appropriate facility Committees.
• Serves as a standing member during Environment of Care Rounds.
• Facilitates Infection Prevention and Control Committee and evaluates its effectiveness by coordinating information relative to surveillance findings, problem identification, and infectious incidence trends.
• Communicates Infection Prevention and Control Committee’s activities to the leadership of HHS.

• Supervises systems of surveillance utilized by each Clinic area for Infection Prevention monitoring.
• Coordinates Infection Prevention and Control activities relative to follow-up of patients, personnel or visitor exposure to infectious diseases or adverse environmental conditions.
• Confidentially maintains provider specific infection rate and adherence of Infection Prevention Policies and submits annual report for the re-credentialing process.
• Responsible for monitoring environmental cultures as appropriate in patient care areas and Central Sterile Processing.

• Perform related duties as required.
• Utilizes appropriate Quality Assurance monitoring activities to address issues of potential risk of exposure and infection for patients, personnel and visitors.
• Plans and develops data collection, maintenance, and reporting systems for surveillance of facility associated infection exposure.
• Identifies problems of surveillance findings, develops plan of approach and communicates plan appropriately.
• Documents problems and implements Infection Prevention measures in performance improvement projects.
• Maintains all records relative to Infection Control surveillance.

• Knowledge of performance improvement models and root cause analysis
• Knowledge of EHR, and other related clinical software.
• Knowledge of the history, culture, laws, customs, and traditions of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community.
• Knowledge of medical records management systems, both physical and electronic.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and healthcare workflow processes.
• Knowledge of procedure codes and processes for healthcare treatment.

• Skill in solving complex problems through the use of a combination of delivered and custom-developed tools.
• Skill in interpersonal communication and collaboration.
• Skill in time management and organization.
• Skill in analyzing data, from multiple sources (including paper charts, software applications, databases, etc.) collaboratively.

• Ability to work with technology to extract and manipulate data.
• Ability to communicate efficiently and effectively to train large numbers of staff.
• Ability to complete work assignments and special projects in a timely manner.
• Ability to code, compile and categorize, and verify information/data.
• Ability to handle difficult situations with patients, providers, and others in a professional manner.
• Ability to meet and comply with HIPAA/Confidentiality policies and procedures and ability to handle highly confidential and sensitive patient and financial information.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative and use judgment.

Prior to hire as an employee, applicants will be subject to drug and alcohol testing. Will be required to pass a pre-employment background/fingerprint check. Employees are subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

"SRPMIC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer" Preference will be given to a qualified: Community Member Veteran, Community Member, Spouse of Community Member, qualified Native American, and then other qualified candidate.

In order to obtain preference, the following is required: 1) Qualified Community Member Veteran (DD-214) will be required at the time of application submission 2) Qualified Community Member (must provide Tribal I.D at time of application submission),3) Spouse of a Community Member (Marriage License/certificate and spouse Tribal ID or CIB is required at time of application submission), and 4) Native American (Tribal ID or CIB required at time of application submission).

Documents may be submitted by one of the following methods:

1) attach to application

2) fax (480) 362-5860

3) mail or hand deliver to Human Resources.

Documentation must be received by position closing date.

The IHS/BIA Form-4432 is not accepted.

Your Tribal ID/CIB must be submitted to HR-Recruitment-Two Waters.

The SRPMIC offers a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, and a 401(k) retirement plan. In addition employees enjoy vacation and sick leave and 13 paid holidays.