Patient Safety Coordinator PRN

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Closing Date:

03/20/2026

Type of Position:

Professional Staff - Project/Program Administration

Job Type:

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Work Shift:

Sponsorship Available:

No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.
 

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

• 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

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Department:

ICE | CORE Patient Safety

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:

The Patient Safety Coordinator is a self-directed UAMS patient safety team member who is responsible for identifying real and potential trends with respect to quality of care concerns through careful review of the medical record and analysis of aggregated data entered into the safety intelligence database.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Clinical Healthcare Degree (BSN, RT, PT, OT, SLP)
• Bachelor’s Degree in clinical field
• 5 years’ clinical experience; 1year Quality, Risk, Performance Improvement, Safety, or Regulatory/Accreditation experience required.   
• CPHQ or CPPS within 1 year of hire
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint); excellent professional written and verbal communication skills required.

Preferred Qualifications:  

• Master’s degree in Nursing, or other Health Care related discipline
• Proficiency in Electronic medical Records (EPIC)
• 5 years of clinical experience to include at least one (1) year of  Quality, Risk, Performance Improvement, Safety, or Regulator