Patient Safety Manager jobs in Santa Clara, CA

Patient Safety Manager manages a staff responsible for developing and implementing patient safety programs. Supervises the investigation of errors and then plans for resolution of all safety related incidents, including those involving employees, visitors, patients, and situations posing a threat to the hospital's buildings and equipment. Being a Patient Safety Manager maintains records of patient-related errors and evaluates this information in order to identify the cause of the error. Collects, reviews, and analyzes information from the facility's safety programs to identify corrective action and programs as necessary. Additionally, Patient Safety Manager recommends changes, policies, or programs that could prevent future errors. Designs and presents training programs meant to increase awareness of patient safety initiatives. Ensures compliance with state and federal regulatory requirements. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a head of a unit/department. The Patient Safety Manager manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. Extensive knowledge of department processes. To be a Patient Safety Manager typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 to 3 years supervisory experience may be required. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Patient Advocate
  • Elevate Patient Financial Solutions
  • Pleasanton, CA FULL_TIME
  • Elevate Patient Financial Solutions has an exciting career opportunity available as a Patient Advocate. This position will be in a hospital setting in Pleasanton, CA. The Full Time schedule for this role will be Monday - Friday 8AM-4:30PM.

    Job Summary
    The purpose of this position is to connect uninsured hospital patients to programs that will cover their medical expenses. Working as the liaison between the patient in need, the hospital facility and government agencies.

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities
    Screen uninsured hospital patients in an effort to determine if patient is a viable candidate for federal, state, and/or county medical or disability assistance.
    • Complete the appropriate applications and following through until approved
    • Detailed, accurate and timely documentation in applicable Company programs and the hospital systems on all cases worked
    • Provide exceptional customer service skills at all times
    • Participate in ongoing trainings in order to apply the content learned in dealings with patients and cases
    • Maintain assigned work queue of patient accounts
    • Collaborate with hospital staff, case managers, social workers, financial counselors
    • Answer incoming telephone calls, make out-bound calls, and track (via MPower) all paperwork necessary to submit enrollment and renewal for prospective Medicaid patients.
    • Maintain structured and timely contact with the applicant and responsible government agency, by phone whenever possible or as structured via the daily work queue.
    • Assist the applicant with gathering any additional reports or records, meeting appointment dates and times and arrange transportation if warranted
    • Request home visits as needed to acquire documentation
    • As per established protocols, inform the client in a timely manner of all approvals and denials of coverage
    • Participate in additional training requirements in an effort to stay abreast of the ever-changing rules and regulations associated with the various governmental programs
    • Other duties as assigned.
    Qualifications and Requirements
    To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities.
    • Some college coursework preferred
    • Prior hospital experience preferred
    • Adaptability when dealing with constantly changing processes, computer systems and government programs
    • Professional experience working with state and federal programs
    • Critical thinking skills
    • Ability to maneuver throughout the hospital and patients’ rooms.
    • Proficient experience utilizing Microsoft Office Suite with emphasis on Excel and Outlook
    • Effectively communicate both orally and written, to a variety of individuals
    • Ability to multitask and ability to function in a fast-paced environment
    Benefits:
    ElevatePFS believes in making a positive impact not only within our industry but also with our employees –the organization’s greatest asset! We take pride in offering comprehensive benefits in a vast array of plans that contribute to the present and future well-being of our employees and their families.
    • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
    • 401K (100% match for the first 3% & 50% match for the next 2%)
    • 15 days of PTO
    • 7 paid Holidays
    • 2 Floating holidays
    • 1 Elevate Day (floating holiday)
    • Pet Insurance
    • Employee referral bonus program
    • Teamwork: We believe in teamwork and having fun together
    • Career Growth: Gain great experience to promote to higher roles
    The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, location, specialty and training. This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage.
    The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and Employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

    ElevatePFS is an Equal Opportunity Employer
  • 18 Days Ago

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Construction Site Manager
  • Environmental and Safety Solutions, Inc.
  • Livermore, CA FULL_TIME
  • ESS - 050Location: Livermore, Northern California area (locals preferred)Job SummaryThe position interfaces extensively with decommissioning and demolition (D&D) field operations, subcontractors, and ...
  • 24 Days Ago

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Safety Manager
  • NANA Regional Corporation
  • Livermore, CA OTHER
  • NANA Regional Corporation
  • 2 Days Ago

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Safety Manager
  • Actalent
  • San Jose, CA OTHER
  • The Company provides construction management services to numerous clients in a multitude of business sectors. Its Business Office has delivered successful construction projects in healthcare, higher e...
  • 4 Days Ago

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Safety Manager
  • Jacobs
  • San Jose, CA FULL_TIME
  • Your Impact:Our People & Places Solutions business – reinforces our drive to improve the lives of people everywhere and epitomizes the "why" of what we do – the tremendous positive impact and value ou...
  • 6 Days Ago

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Safety Manager
  • Performance Foodservice
  • Gilroy, CA FULL_TIME
  • Company Description Performance Foodservice, PFG's broadline distributor, maintains a unique relationship with a variety of local customers, including independent restaurants and hotels, healthcare fa...
  • 13 Days Ago

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Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
  • County of Santa Clara (CA)
  • Santa Clara, CA
  • Description Under general supervision, to administer anesthesia to patients undergoing operations, deliveries, and other...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Rep, Mobile Examiner - (P/T) - ExamOne/San Jose, CA
  • Quest Diagnostics Incorporated
  • Santa Clara, CA
  • Category Per Diem and On Call Location Santa Clara, California Job function Operations Job family Per Diem Examiner Shif...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Housing Inspector
  • City of Santa Clara, CA
  • Santa Clara, CA
  • Salary : $110,131.32 - $140,686.32 Annually Location : Santa Clara, CA Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: 12-24-500 Departm...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Medical Assistant Lead- Walk In Clinic (Travel required)
  • Sutter Health
  • Santa Clara, CA
  • We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health! Organization: PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundations Walk-In Car...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Medical Assistant Lead- Pediatric Specialties (Travel required)
  • Sutter Health
  • Sunnyvale, CA
  • We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health! Organization: PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation ALD Position...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Registered Nurse (RN)
  • Premise Health
  • Santa Clara, CA
  • Healthcare Without Rival Premise Health is the world's leading direct healthcare provider and one of the largest digital...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Radiologic Technologist II - Part Time
  • Sutter Health
  • Santa Clara, CA
  • We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health! Organization: PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation CAD Position...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Clinical Pharmacist, Oncology
  • Sutter Health
  • Sunnyvale, CA
  • Organization: PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation CAD Position Overview: Works independently and in consultation with phys...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

Santa Clara is drained by three seasonal creeks, all of which empty into the southern portion of San Francisco Bay; these creeks are San Tomas Aquino Creek, Saratoga Creek, and Calabazas Creek. There are some significant biological resources within the city including habitat for the burrowing owl, a species of special concern in California due to reduction in habitat from urban development during the latter 20th century. This owl uses burrows created by ground squirrels and prefers generally level grasslands and even disturbed areas. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city cover...
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Income Estimation for Patient Safety Manager jobs
$107,043 to $145,352
Santa Clara, California area prices
were up 2.9% from a year ago

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