Accreditation Review Specialist – Chest Pain, Heart Failure

American College of Cardiology

Accreditation Review Specialist helping healthcare facilities meet cardiovascular accreditation standards for the American College of Cardiology. Conducting site reviews, analyzing gaps, advising facilities, and reporting accreditation findings.

Posted 8/13/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $85,000 - $110,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in healthcare accreditation processes, including compliance assessment, performance improvement, and effective communication with healthcare organizations. Holds a Bachelor's degree in nursing and possesses active licensure, with a strong background in cardiovascular-related medical fields.

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Bachelor's Degree In NursingFive Years' Healthcare ExperienceActive LicensureCPHQ CertificationProcess Improvement Background

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Hard Skills

Accreditation Compliance AssessmentData AnalysisPerformance Improvement MetricsReport PreparationSite Review Coordination

Soft Skills

Excellent Verbal CommunicationExcellent Written CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsProfessional RepresentationCritical Analysis

Tools & Technologies

SpreadsheetsWord ProcessingEmail

Certifications & Qualifications

CPHQ Certification

Industry Keywords

Healthcare AccreditationAcute CarePre-Hospital Emergency CareCardiac Cath LabTranscatheter ValveElectrophysiology Services

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct on-site or video site reviews at facilities requesting ACC Accreditation services and assess compliance with accreditation tools
Engage in interactive dialogue with healthcare organizations to identify gaps and improvement areas
Advise facilities on accreditation requirements and facilitate their success
Review submitted accreditation materials for completeness and essential component requirements
Participate in presentations and professional trade shows to educate the public and professionals about accreditation benefits
Coordinate with facilities to arrange site reviews and obtain additional documentation
Prepare summary reports for the Accreditation Review Committee and reviewed facilities, including findings, decisions, and improvement opportunities
Support research projects, committee development, and development of site review criteria as assigned
Collaborate with team members to uphold ACC Accreditation Services’ mission and vision
Attend mandatory reviewer training sessions
Maintain confidentiality of healthcare-entity information
Steward organizational funds responsibly

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in nursing
Five years’ healthcare experience in acute care, pre-hospital emergency care, nursing, research, Cardiac Cath Lab, Transcatheter Valve, Electrophysiology services, or another cardiovascular-related medical field
Active licensure for the stated area of practice
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Professional and integrous representation of ACC Accreditation Services
Basic knowledge of relevant services and current best-practice standards
Basic knowledge of performance improvement activities and metrics
Intermediate computer skills, including spreadsheets, word processing, and email
Ability to critically analyze data and articulate findings to healthcare facilities
High-speed internet connection and suitable work environment for online meetings
Ability to travel up to 80% of the time and work evenings or weekends as required
Ability to travel by aircraft and lift/carry luggage up to 75 pounds
Ability to drive a car
Ability to work in settings where infectious diseases may be present
Process improvement background, preferred
CPHQ certification, preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Basic life insurance
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Supplemental insurance options
Generous paid time off
Pre-loaded vacation and sick leave
12 holidays
Organizational shut-down during the last week of the year
Parental leave
2 community service days
Half-day summer Fridays
Tuition assistance
10% retirement contribution after a year of service
Work-life balance culture