Commensurate with education + experience; benefits...
Epidemiology and infection prevention
Patient care practices
Adult education and program administration
The Infection Prevention Specialist provides leadership in the application of the infection control program to patient care, organizational processes and/or systems, improving outcomes at the program or service level
Job Summary
The Infection Prevention Specialist provides leadership in the application of the infection control program to patient care, organizational processes and/or systems, improving outcomes at the program or service level.
UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks including health, dental, vision plans, holiday, vacation and sick leave, and education discounts.
The role requires expertise in epidemiology and infection prevention and control-related issues across all service and product lines, with a focus on improving and sustaining the quality of care.
Matching Summary
The Infection Prevention Specialist provides leadership in the application of the infection control program to patient care, organizational processes and/or systems, improving outcomes at the program or service level.
Salary
Commensurate with education and experience; Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Holiday, Vacation, Sick Leave, Education Discount, Retirement Match
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
epidemiology and infection prevention
patient care practices
adult education and program administration
regulatory and compliance standards
Nice-to-have
teamwork and diversity
improving patient care
collaborative healthcare organization
Key Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Biology or Medical Technology
5+ years healthcare experience
2+ years infection control/prevention experience
Certification in Infection Control (CIC) within 2 years of hire