Infection Prevention Specialist
University of Arkansas System
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Little Rock • United States
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About the role
- Provides leadership in the application of the infection control program to patient care, organizational processes and/or systems, improving outcomes at the program or service level;
- Is an integral component of the plan for improvement of practice and patient outcomes;
- Provides expert knowledge and guidance in epidemiology and infection prevention and control-related issues across all service and product lines.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Biology, or Medical Technology
- 5 or more years of experience in a healthcare setting with 2 or more years of experience in infection control/prevention
- Experience in managing multiple priorities, projects and deadlines.
- Achievement of Certification in Infection Control (CIC) through the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology required within 2 years of hire into this role
- Knowledge and experience in the areas of patient care practices, microbiology, asepsis, disinfection/sterilization, and infectious disease.
- Experience and skills in communication, adult education, program administration and computer skills.
- Expertise in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Access.
- Understanding of regulatory and compliance standards of various organizations/ agencies (TJC, CMS, ADH, etc).
Benefits
- Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
- Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
- Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
- Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
- Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
- Career Training and Educational Opportunities
- Merchant Discounts
- Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
infection controlepidemiologymicrobiologyasepsisdisinfectionsterilizationinfectious diseaseprogram administrationcommunication skillsadult education
Soft Skills
leadershipproject managementorganizational skillstime management
Certifications
Certification in Infection Control (CIC)