Additional Info

General Position Information


Position Number: 00086628Working Title: Quality Assurance Coordinator/Administrative Associate
Department Name: COD-Dental Administration UNMCReports To Title: Executive Associate Dean

Position Description Details


Responsibilities and Duties


RESPONSIBILITYTIME SPENT PERCENTAGEESSENTIAL FUNCTIONTASKS
Quality Assurance25X
  1. Organize and maintain the COD Quality Assurance Program under the guidance of the Executive Associate Dean and Clinical Dean to include but not limited to: maintenance and retention of the QA data bases, development and upgrading of QA instruments, coordination of patient QA examinations, patient chart audits, updating COD Standards of Care, updating and distribution of various faculty, staff, and student evaluations using Evaluation Kit, review and collect data as needed for QA reporting, review and draft QA reports. 

 

Compliance Initiatives and HIPAA25X
  1. Investigate and manage privacy breaches/violations under the guidance of the Executive Associate Dean. Serve as the compliance coordinator for the College of Dentistry and provide monthly notifications for compliance requirements for all faculty, staff, and students. Monitor overdue training and recommend further actions for compliance. Represent the COD on the UNMC Compliance Committee.(E)
  2. Provide initial assessment/management and direction for COD personnel, students and patients for blood borne pathogen exposures and incident reporting. Enter pertinent information in the database, scan and storage of pertinent documents, distribution of documents to appropriate agencies or providers, and process payments under the guidance of the Executive Associate Dean and Clinical Dean.(E)
  3. Monitor compliance with EHR responsibilities and notify faculty and students of outstanding tasks.(E)
  4. Monitor compliance of clinic waterline and sterilization testing and reporting. Maintain records for reporting for QA and Asepsis Committees.(E)
  5. Coordinate the annual COD flu vaccination program with the College of Nursing.(E)
  6. Coordinate BLS training for clinical faculty, staff, and students with UNMC Continuing Education. Maintain certification expiration and monitor for non-compliance.(E)
  7. Maintain licensure and certification information for all clinical faculty and staff. (E)
Other25X
  1. Assist in managing the daily schedule of the Executive Associate Dean and Clinical Dean, including scheduling meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements.
  2. Prepare and distribute meeting agendas, minutes, and related documentation for internal and external meetings.
  3. Handle correspondence, emails, and phone calls, ensuring timely responses and appropriate follow-up. Draft, proofread, and format documents, presentations, and reports as required.
  4. Support the Executive Associate Dean and Clinic Dean in overseeing clinical operations by maintaining regular communication with departments, faculty, and students, and facilitating the implementation of clinical policies and procedures.
Risk Management20X
  1. Provide oversight to group practice coordinators in the management of patient complaints, obtaining University legal/risk management consultations and managing correspondences and communications toward resolution under the guidance of the Director of Clinic Operations, Executive Associate Dean, and/or Clinical Dean and any established overarching processes or protocols. 

 

On-Call Program5
  1. Update COD After-Hours Emergency Program and provide annual orientation training for new house officers.
  2. Complete annual on-call schedule in coordination with the after-hours program coordinator and update and distribute as needed.
  3. Coordinate with UNMC IT on WebOnCall roster annually and update WebOnCall for Nebraska Medicine operators.
  4. Maintain data on after-hours call for reporting and distribution as needed. 

Zone Definition Factors


Problem Solving - Decision Making


  • Strong problem
  • solving skills and attention to detail.


Impact


How quickly is the overall correctness of the work of an incumbent in this position typically determined?:

Determined within a relatively short period of time


Include budget dollars, value of assets, and impact in terms of organizational exposure to risk/liability.

Describe the budgetary accountabilities for this position:

Maintains awareness of the departmental travel budget and policy/procedures for its use.


What impact do the decisions/recommendations made by the position have on the department/campus?:

minimal impact


Contacts and Communications


TYPE OF CONTACTLEVEL OF CONTACTFREQUENCY OF CONTACTPURPOSE OF CONTACT
Both Personal and Phone contactInternal to UNMCDailyTo conduct College of Dentistry related bushiness and clinical activities.
Both Personal and Phone contactExternal to UNMCDailyTo conduct College of Dentistry related bushiness and clinical activities.

Supervision Received


Works under limited supervision. Performs duties with independence, using professional judgment and initiative to make decisions within established guidelines. The Executive Associate Dean is available for consultation on unusual or complex matters.


Supervision Exercised


Does this position supervise?:

No


Type of Supervision Exercised:

NA


Work Environment & Physical Demands


Working Environment


Office


Patient Care and Contact - Age Specific Competency


Check the appropriate box(es) that describes the Age Specific population(s) served within the scope of this position.

Adult (18-65 years)


Activity Frequency


Sit: Frequently (34-66%)Bending: Occasionally (1-33%)
Stand: Frequently (34-66%)Kneeling: Not Required
Walk: Frequently (34-66%)Reaching: Not Required
Drive Motor Vehicle: Not RequiredCrawling: Not Required
Squatting: Not RequiredClimbing: Not Required

If other, please explain:

NA


Lift, Carry, Push, Pull Activity


Lift: Occasionally (1-33%)  11 - 20 lbsPush: Occasionally (1-33%)  21 - 40 lbs
Carry: Occasionally (1-33%)  11 - 20 lbsPull: Not Required  Not Applicable

If other Lift, Carry, Push, Pull, please explain:

NA


Exposure


Animals (Category 1): NOMoving Machinery: NO
Animals (Category 3): NOBiohazardous Material: NO
Blood & Bloody Fluids: NOUncomfortable temperature/ humidity: NO
Radiation/ Radioactive: NONoise: NO
Chemical Hazards: NOWorking from Heights: NO
Electrical Hazards: NOConfined Space: NO
3B or Class 4 Laser: NODust and Dusty environments: NO
Hot Work: NO

If other exposure, please explain:

NA


Use of Protective Equipment


Hearing Protection: NOEye Protection: NO
Half or Full Face Reusable Respirator: NOProtective Clothing: NO

If other protection, please explain:

NA


Use of Hands/ Wrists


Keyboard: YESPipefitting: NO
Fine Manipulation: NOGrasping: NO
Repetitive Motion: NO

If other use of hands/ wrists, please explain:

NA


Sensory


Ability to Speak: YESDepth Perception: YES
Hearing: NODistant Vision: YES
Sight: YESNear Vision: YES
Color Vision: NOPeripheral Vision: YES

Emergency Conditions


During emergency conditions due to severe weather, natural disasters, major utility failures, or other unplanned events, certain personnel are activated to minimizethe impacts of emergencies and disasters, and to protect people, property, and restore the primary mission of the University of Nebraska Medical Center.These personnel occupy positions which are designated as 'Essential Positions.'

Essential:

NO