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Title: Policy Specialist

Department Org: Administration (Univ Med Ctr) - 109870

Employee Classification: J1 - Salaried Full Time HSC

Bargaining Unit: Professional Staff Association

Primary Location: HSC H

Shift:  1

Start Time:  8:30 am   End Time:  5:00 pm

Posted Salary: Salary to commensurate with education and experience

Float: False

Rotate: False

On Call: False

Travel: False

Weekend/Holiday: False

Job Description:

The policy specialist reports directly to the Senior Hospital Administrator. This position will be responsible for oversight of the formulation, issuance, and compliance of all UTMC hospital policies, including the process for vetting, approval, archiving, systematic review, and in compliance with Joint Commission and other disease specific program regulatory requirements.
This role also owns the development and maintenance of the central policy repository for the The University of Toledo Medical Center and is responsible for providing expertise on Joint Commission and other regulatory policy content and requirements as appropriate. Provides subject matter expert support and presents vulnerabilities to the Senior Leadership related to policy development, timelines and other related compliance issues. The specialist communicates extensively with hospital leadership and operational team representatives as a resource, consultant, subject matter expert, and point of contact for all hospital wide compliance with policies.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must have experience in a healthcare setting with special emphasis on policy analysis and development and management skills.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Preferred: Experience with website development and/or maintenance.
• Preferred: Experience with maintaining and/or updating database systems.
Ability to articulate policy through statements, reports, speeches, correspondence, and other communications.
• Ability to work effectively with sensitive and confidential information, set priorities, and organize workload.
• Knowledge of editorial standards and practices, including grammar and punctuation.
• Demonstrated ability to perform diverse duties and responsibilities involving knowledge and application of hospital policies and procedures; that requires independent judgment in the determination of action to be taken.
• Ability to analyze data and organization

Conditions of Employment:

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Toledo is an equal opportunity employer. The University of Toledo does not discriminate in employment, educational programs, or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military or veteran status, disability, familial status, or political affiliation. 

The University is dedicated to attracting and retaining the best and brightest talent and fostering a culture of respect.

The University of Toledo provides reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodation to complete this application, or for testing or interviewing, please contact HR Compliance at hrcompliance@utoledo.edu or 419-530-4747 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. or apply online for an accommodation request. 

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