Risk Management_Infection Control Specialist

As a Federally Qualified Health Center, 501 ©, our mission is to provide affordable, accessible, quality health care to the people of Northern New Mexico. Do you want to be part of an organization that is dedicated to wellness and excellence of care? El Centro Family Health is seeking a full-time dedicated to serving the needs of our community.

Compensation: $16.00 to $36.34 hourly, commensurate with education and experience.

Ideal candidate should possess the following qualities:

• Strong interpersonal communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Attention to detail.
• Willing to travel to outlying clinics as needed.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Knowledge and fluent skill of Microsoft Office Excel and Word applications, internet explorer usage, and Outlook.
• Knowledge of /or ability to learn healthcare laws, regulations, and standards.
• Flexibility to adapt to changes/challenges in organizational strategy, priorities, and direction.

Responsibilities

Under the supervision and direction of the Chief Clinical Officer (CCO), the Risk Management/Infection Control Specialist promotes El Centro Family Health (ECFH) to its patients, customers and public with relations that are consistent with the organization's mission, vision and overall goals and objectives. The Risk Management/Infection Control Specialist oversees Compliance, Risk Management activities and is responsible for organization-wide infection prevention/control and safety program. As Infection Control Support Specialist performs a variety of specialized clerical and technical duties. The purpose is to ensure that we have procedures and policies consistent with preventing the spread of infection.

The Compliance Officer/Infection Control Specialist position requires strong, creative, and conceptual thinking skills; strong presentation skills; analytical and problem resolution skills; strong communication skills, both verbal and written; strong interpersonal skills with ability to work with people at all levels within the organization and external entities; working knowledge of practices within the health care industry. Infection Control Specialist the position permits access to patient information and administration resources which are pertinent to completing tasks designated by the Chief Clinical Officer.

Minimum requirements

Education: Registered nurse or licensed practical nurse

Experience: Minimum of 1 year experience for RN or five years' experience for LPN.

Benefits

• 401 k Retirement
• 7 Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• 100% Employer Paid Basic Life Insurance
• Employee Voluntary Supplemental Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)