Clinical Specialist

SUMMARY

The Clinical Specialist (CS) is responsible for positively impacting regulatory standards and clinical outcomes of clinics in an assigned geographic region. The CS is also responsible for the training of new employees and current clinical staff. The CS will also be responsible for conducting in-services and review classes, ensuring that the clinics have properly trained staff that meet regulatory standards and provide quality patient care. The CS reports directly to the next level of clinical management which may be the Director of Clinical Operations or Vice President of Clinical Operations/Services, depending on the region/demographics or responsibilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties and tasks may be assigned.

GROWTH

· Responsible for overseeing overall clinical operation of assigned clinics from regulatory and growth perspective in accordance with Company goals.

· Assist in clinical operational development and transition of new or acquired clinic(s) as needed or requested.

· Assess and integrate clinical policy and regulatory requirements in acquired clinic(s).

· Demonstrate effective use of company resources, i.e. supplies, safety and risk reduction, and best support methodologies.

· Work with Administrators and regional management toward the achievement of monthly, quarterly and annual projections based on clinical outcomes and management objectives.

· Perform duties as assigned to meet the patient care or operational needs of assigned clinics.

OUTCOMES

· Assist with developing, implementing and monitoring of quality of care processes for program regulatory compliance in accordance with Company goals.

· Ensure clinical processes in assigned USRC facilities are maintained in accordance to company policy and federal, state and local regulations.

· Assist with developing, implementing, and improving quality and productivity goals and measures.

· Work with Administrators and regional management to ensure optimal patient care and regulatory compliance.

· Remain current with dialysis industry and technology.

· Assist with program target goals for patient outcomes in accordance with quality patient care and Company goals at assigned clinics.

OPERATIONAL

READINESS

OPERATIONAL

READINESS

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· Knowledge of and remain current with federal, state, local laws and regulations.

· Assure that assigned clinics are in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations and receive continuing certification from all statutory and regulatory agencies by conducting internal clinical reviews.

· Perform duties at all times within limitations established by and in accordance with company policy and procedures, applicable state and federal laws and regulations.

· Assist Administrators and regional management with necessary Corrective Action Plan development, implementation and follow through as required for internal and external surveys.

· Provide follow up on any/all deficiencies for all audits done internally (corporate) or externally (CMS & state specific).

· Assure compliance with required Governing Body meetings, monthly CQI meetings and care plan conferences and assures documentation of such through recorded minutes.

· Evaluate patient care data to ensure that care is provided in accordance with clinical guidelines and organizational performance standards.

· Assist with developing, implementing and monitoring of clinical, education and QAPI policies.

· May assist with policy/procedure revisions and dissemination of new and revised policies.

· Know and understand the function and safe operation of water treatment equipment and related mechanical and electrical systems.

· Be familiar with all emergency equipment and emergency operational procedures.

· Use appropriate safety measures including personal protective equipment as necessary.

· Be familiar with OSHA regulations.

PARTNERSHIPS

· Understand, lead and promote the Company's mission and philosophy relating to ethics, integrity, safety, corporate responsibility and objectives.

· Communicate with clinical operations management and regional management on a consistent basis regarding the status of eac