Safety, Infection Control and Security Office bei Brevard Health Alliance

Come launch the next step in your career where America launched its Space Program. Brevard Health Alliance, Brevard County’s only Federally Qualified Health Center, is currently recruiting for a Safety, Infection Control and Security Office to join us in the heart of Brevard County’s Space Coast. Since 2005 our focus has been on putting the “community” in Community Health while delivering healthcare to more than 60,000 unique patients annually.

Brevard Health Alliance offers competitive salaries, a comprehensive hiring package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Short and Long-term Disability Coverage and a 401K with company match, a generous personal leave program, a National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Approved Site for Loan Repayment and Qualified Employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness, tuition assistance for continuing education, professional development, and the opportunity for upward mobility. 

We are expanding, we are growing. If you would like the genuine opportunity to make a profound difference in the delivery of primary care and community health, we invite your interest and application after reviewing the specifics and requirements for the Safety, Infection Control and Security Office listed below.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Safety, Infection Control, and Security Officer will be responsible for development and compliance of the organization’s safety and infection control programs.

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management or Healthcare Administration required.

• At least three years of safety experience required.

• Advanced training or certification in safety and infection control preferred.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Extensive knowledge of emergency preparedness and infection control.

• Extensive knowledge of all organization infection control and safety policies and applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to conduct training.

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.

PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Collaborates with management to develop, prepare, and implement safety policies and procedures.

• Coordinates the safety programs to promote and ensure a safe working environment.

• Evaluates the effectiveness of safety programs.

• Reviews current safety and infection control training and recommends revisions, improvements, and updates.

• Submits recommendations for improvements and additions to the safety management program including emergency preparedness, accident prevention, general safety, and risk management.

• Stops operations and activities that could harm staff or equipment.

• Identifies opportunities to minimize workplace injuries, accidents, and health problems.

• Shares environmental safety information with appropriate levels in the organization.

• Prepares and implements departmental budget.

• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local safety laws, regulations, codes, and rules.

• Monitors radiation safety program for all x-ray, or other imaging devices. May act as radiation Safety Officer.

• Monitors and investigates known or suspected sources of infections in order to determine the source and contain outbreak.

• Reviews sterilization and disinfection techniques and recommends changes as needed.

• Reviews, analyzes, and implements infection control regulations, standards, and/or guidelines of applicable governmental agencies (i.e., OSHA, etc.) and professional organizations.

• Reports infection surveillance, prevention, and control to local, state and federal public health authorities in accordance with law and regulation.

• Provides assistance throughout the facility to ensure infection control practices and concerns are addressed.

• Reviews and assesses all facility wide tracking and trending risks and ensures that corrective actions are taken.

• Credentialing Audits.

• • Establishes, manages, and enforces the Security Rule safeguards and any subsequent rules issued by OCR.

• • Integrates IT security and HIPAA compliance with the organization´s business strategies and requirements.

• • Responsible for addressing issues related to access controls, business continuity, disaster recovery, and incident response.

• • Responsible for organizational security awareness, including staff training in collaboration with the HIPAA Privacy Officer.

• • Conducts risk assessments and audits – related to Business Associates Agreements and Third-Party Vendors

• • Investigates data breaches and implementing measures for their future prevention and/or containment.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.