Quality Assurance Coordinator, Simmons Cancer Center

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement
United States, Texas, Dallas
5323 Harry Hines Boulevard (Show on map)
Apr 10, 2025
WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN? With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career! JOB SUMMARY Works under minimal supervision to manage daily quality assessment and quality assurance programs, including but not limited to, areas of licensure and accreditation from federal agencies and peer review organizations. Responsible for review and appropriate reporting of all adverse occurrences, which may be either patient, donor, recipient, or employee related. Collects, maintains, organizes, and presents all relevant data that documents function and status of quality management program. The ideal candidate will have: Oncology experience Clinical Research Coordinator experience Experience entering/managing data for complex treatment protocols Experience auditing complex oncology treatment protocols Strong communication skills Ability to write detailed monitoring reports Knowledge of clinical research protocols Keen eye for errors and inaccuracies Team player Specific job duties for this position include: Maintains compliance with protocol requirements and all applicable regulatory requirements Performs accurate and complete data entry, case report form completion and query management Appropriately utilizes the electronic medical record Participate in monitoring visits, site initiation visits and close-out visits as needed May assist in amending IIT protocols as needed Attends required training, maintains applicable certification and/or licensure as required Attends regularly scheduled departmental or team meetings Assist manager in reviewing SUSARs Other duties as assigned BENEFITS UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include: PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay Paid Time Off, available day one Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) Paid Parental Leave Benefit Wellness programs Tuition Reimbursement Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits! EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION Required Education Bachelor's Degree in appropriate health care discipline or device manufacturing Experience 5 years of clinical experience with at least 2 years in quality assurance, infection control, or risk management or 5 years industrial, pharmaceutical, or similar experience in quality assurance and 2 years recent experience in quality assurance and biologic and device regulation, and certification as required by specific position May consider additional years of related experience in lieu of education. JOB DUTIES Assists administrative and technical personnel to develop, organize, and evaluate quality management program goals and objectives. Identifies and investigates with defined parameters: documents and reports, all adverse occurrences, and potential problems to Director or Department Chair, and as may be required with university administrative offices. Provides working supervision to group of administrative and/or technical positions. Submits data trends and outcome assessments; develops new measures as appropriate. Organizes data gathering and facilities data review; prepares data reports. Makes recommendations for problem resolutions. Coordinates staff education programs and training seminars as necessary. Manages sensitive issues and medical/social information in professional and confidential manner from liability standpoint. Performs other duties as assigned. SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT Security This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. EEO Statement UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status. Benefits UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include: PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage 100% coverage for preventive healthcare - no copay Paid Time Off, available day one Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) Paid Parental Leave Benefit Wellness programs Tuition Reimbursement Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!