Patient Safety Specialist jobs in Altoona, PA

Patient Safety Specialist assists in the development and implementation of patient safety programs. Gathers data detailing patient-related errors and conducts analysis for management detailing the cause of the error. Being a Patient Safety Specialist recommends changes, policies, or programs that could prevent future errors. Gives presentations and training programs meant to increase awareness of patient safety initiatives. Additionally, Patient Safety Specialist tests patient-safety knowledge of employees and recommends changes to training programs. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. The Patient Safety Specialist contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. Work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. To be a Patient Safety Specialist typically requires 4 to 7 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Quality and Safety Specialist
  • Penn Highlands Healthcare
  • Tyrone, PA FULL_TIME
  • Penn Highlands Healthcare has been awarded on the Forbes list of Best-in-State Employers 2022. This prestigious award is presented by Forbes and Statistica Inc., the world leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider.

    AS A QUALITY AND SAFETY SPECIALIST, you will be responsible for coordination and oversight of the quality and safety program with the goal of advancing clinical quality and safety to achieve exceptional outcomes. This includes regulatory over-site and performance improvement.

    QUALIFICATIONS:


    Bachelor
    • 's Degree in a health-related field, such as nursing, healthcare administration, public health or other related discipline
    • Three years of healthcare experience, Required
    • Analytical skills and the ability to demonstrate discretion in dealing with confidential information, Required
    • Microsoft Office, Required
    • CPHQ Certification, Preferred

    WHAT WE OFFER:


    • Competitive Compensation based on experience
    • Shift and Weekend Pay Differentials
    • Professional Development
    • Supportive and Experienced Peers

    BENEFITS:


    • Dental and Vision offered the first month after start date
    • Paid Time Off
    • 403(b) retirement plan
    • Flex Spending Account
    • 25% discount on all services at Penn Highlands Healthcare facilities
    • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
    • Health
    • & Wellness Programs
  • 7 Days Ago

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Consumer Safety Inspector
  • USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service
  • Claysburg, PA FULL_TIME
  • Duties YOU WILL/MAY: Ensure that regulated establishments produce a safe product by executing appropriate inspection methods, determining non-compliance with regulatory requirements, documenting nonco...
  • 14 Days Ago

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Outside sales representative
  • AKE Safety Equipment
  • State College, PA FULL_TIME
  • THE COMPANY : Founded in 1989, AKE Safety Equipment has evolved into a market-leading fire safety equipment manufacturing and sales company. We operate on a national scale, have grown 14X since 2010, ...
  • 2 Days Ago

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Patient Care Technician, Specialist - 3 Main Acute Care
  • UPMC
  • Everett, PA FULL_TIME
  • Are you looking for a patient care support opportunity to grow a rewarding healthcare career? UPMC Bedford is seeking a full time Patient Care Technician to support our 3 Main Acute Care unit! This po...
  • 1 Day Ago

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Safety Internship
  • New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc.
  • Enterprise, PA TEMPORARY
  • The Safety Internship provides a tremendous opportunity for a degree seeking individual to put their classroom learning into practice within the Materials and Construction Industries. Interns will gai...
  • 28 Days Ago

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Public Safety Dispatcher (Casual)
  • UPMC
  • Altoona, PA FULL_TIME
  • The Public Safety Dispatcher is responsible for the multiple monitoring and communications functions for the Public Safety and Facilities/Maintenance departments. Handles the facility work order syste...
  • 27 Days Ago

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Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
  • A-Line Staffing Solutions
  • Altoona, PA
  • Job Description Job Description Job Title: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Location: Altoona PA 16601 Shift: 12 Hour -...
  • 5/10/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Caregiver
  • Addus HomeCare Corporation
  • Altoona, PA
  • Now offering DAILY PAY for select positions! New and higher pay rates are now being offered, $11.30! No experience requi...
  • 5/9/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Caregiver at Oak Gardens Place | Part-Time
  • Enlivant
  • Altoona, PA
  • ** Caregiver at Oak Gardens Place | Part-Time** **Job Category****:** Care Staff **Requisition Number****:** CAREG014160...
  • 5/9/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
  • Saber Healthcare Group
  • Altoona, PA
  • Exciting New Wages! On Demand Pay-get paid tomorrow for work done today! $10,000 Sign On Bonus for Full-Time! $5,000 Sig...
  • 5/8/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
  • BAYADA
  • Altoona, PA
  • Description Make your career what you want it to be! At BAYADA Home Health Care, we care for people of all ages, diagnos...
  • 5/8/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Caregiver (RCP) | Full-Time
  • Enlivant
  • Altoona, PA
  • ** Caregiver (RCP) | Full-Time** **Job Category****:** Care Staff **Requisition Number****:** NOCCA010696 Showing 1 loca...
  • 5/7/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Travel CT Technologist - $2,382 per week
  • Hiring Now!
  • Altoona, PA
  • Supplemental Health Care is seeking a travel CT Technologist for a travel job in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Job Description ...
  • 5/6/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Caregiver at Oak Gardens Place | Full-Time
  • Enlivant
  • Altoona, PA
  • ** Caregiver at Oak Gardens Place | Full-Time** **Job Category****:** Care Staff **Requisition Number****:** CAREG014159...
  • 5/6/2024 12:00:00 AM

Altoona is a city in Blair County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is the principal city of the Altoona Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA). The population was 46,320 at the time of the 2010 Census, making it the eleventh most populous city in Pennsylvania. The Altoona MSA includes all of Blair County and was recorded as having a population of 127,089 at the 2010 Census, around 100,000 of whom live within a 5-mile (8.0 km) radius of the Altoona city center according to U.S. Census ZIP Code population data. This includes the adjacent boroughs of Hollidaysburg and Duncansville, adjacent township...
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Income Estimation for Patient Safety Specialist jobs
$56,778 to $76,957
Altoona, Pennsylvania area prices
were up 1.5% from a year ago

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