Program Coordinator, Accreditation and Verification Program Development

About the American College of Surgeons

The American College of Surgeons (ACS) is a professional and educational organization of surgeons that was founded in 1913 to raise the standards of surgical practice and improve the quality of care for surgical patients. The College is dedicated to the ethical and competent practice of surgery. Its achievements have significantly influenced the course of scientific surgery in America and have established it as an important advocate for all surgical patients. The College has more than 80,000 members and is the largest organization of surgeons in the world. For more information, visit www.facs.org.

Summary: The Accreditation and Verification Program Coordinator works across multiple verification programs to provide support and guidance to applicant centers, surgeon reviewers, committee members, and the public at large regarding all aspects of the verification process. Responsibilities include interacting with customers, surgeon reviewers, program leadership, and other ACS Departments through both written and verbal communications to guide applicant centers through each step of the application process from initial application up to and including full verification as well as maintenance of verification. This position will work across multiple verification programs including the ACS QVP, Vascular-VP, EGS-VP, and other new programs in development.

This exempt position will report to the Senior Manager, Accreditation and Verification Program Development in the Division of Research and Optimal Patient Care. It is based in our Chicago office and is a hybrid role: 3 days per week in the office/2 days per week remote.

The anticipated salary range for this position is $55,000 - $60,000 (commensurate with related experience).

**For consideration, please submit a cover letter along with a resume in your online application**

Responsibilities:

• Provides application consultation to hospital leadership and program staff at applicant centers regarding program standards, requirements for verification, and application/site visit processes and protocols.
  
  
• Manages a portfolio of applicant centers to facilitate all steps of the verification process from initial application to full verification. Reviews all application materials to ensure eligibility and compliance with program standards prior to site verification visits. Communicates standards deficiencies to participating centers and manages requests for additional supporting documentation between the center and program leadership and surgeon reviewers conducting business on behalf of the ACS.
  
  
• Works with the Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) business team to confirm contracts and payment of verification fees and manages center records via an IT platform (Aptify). Provides official notification of verification designation to centers as well as updates regarding centers' verification status to internal and external contacts.
  
  
• Provides general administrative support to staff and committees. Supports programmatic development of the multiple verification programs including the development of policies and procedures for effective administration of the program. Acts as a liaison between program leadership, committees, and surgeon reviewers to relay any changes in policy, program standards, or verification practices.
  
  

Required Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university is required.
  
  
• At least 2+ years' experience in a similar professional role is preferred.
  
  
• Experience in a clinical or healthcare setting, along with an understanding of clinical terminology, is strongly preferred.
  
  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.
  
  
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Must be able to multi-task and organize priorities to meet competing deadlines.
  
  
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat. Aptify experience a plus.

Comprehensive Benefits:
We're committed to attracting and retaining top talent via valuable benefits!

• Vacation, personal, and sick hours including 13 paid holidays per year
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Medical-comprehensive coverage through BlueCross BlueShield
• Dental, Vision, and Prescription drug program
• 403(b) Matching Program
• Pension Plan
• Flexible Spending Medical/Dependent Care
• Employee Assistance Program
• Short Term/Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Domestic Partner Coverage

The American College of Surgeons is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to recruitment@facs.org or call (312) 202-5000 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.