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Full Time, 1st Shift, Monday-Friday
The Cancer Program Accreditation Coordinator is responsible for coordinating, monitoring, and supporting accreditation activities for the cancer service line, with primary oversight of the American College of Surgeons (ACoS) Commission on Cancer (CoC) accreditation program and support for National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC) accreditation efforts. This position ensures ongoing compliance with accreditation standards, promotes continuous readiness for surveys, facilitates quality improvement initiatives, and serves as a key resource for multidisciplinary teams involved in cancer care delivery.
Reporting to the Director of Cancer Services, the Accreditation Coordinator works collaboratively with physicians, cancer registry staff, nurse navigators, quality personnel, breast program leaders, imaging services, surgical services, pathology, genetics, and other stakeholders to support accreditation requirements and improve cancer care outcomes across the organization.
Key Responsibilities:
- Coordinate all activities related to maintaining Commission on Cancer (CoC) accreditation and supporting NAPBC accreditation efforts.
- Monitor and interpret CoC, NAPBC, and other applicable accreditation standards and communicate requirements to leadership and program stakeholders.
- Maintain continuous survey readiness through proactive monitoring, auditing, and compliance assessment activities.
- Serve as the primary coordinator for accreditation site visits, surveys, and mock surveys.
- Develop and maintain accreditation work plans, timelines, documentation, and evidence files required for surveys and annual reporting.
- Monitor cancer program compliance with accreditation standards and organizational policies.
- Conduct periodic audits and assessments to identify gaps in compliance and develop corrective action plans.
- Collaborate with clinical and operational leaders to implement performance improvement initiatives related to accreditation findings and cancer program quality measures.
- Track and report key quality indicators, accreditation metrics, and compliance outcomes.
- Assist in the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and workflows supporting accreditation standards.
- Other duties as assigned by the Director of Cancer Services
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, nursing, public health, health sciences, or a related healthcare field.
- Minimum of 3-5 years of healthcare experience, with experience in oncology, quality improvement, accreditation, regulatory compliance, cancer registry, program coordination, or performance improvement preferred.
- Demonstrated experience managing projects, regulatory requirements, accreditation standards, or quality initiatives.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with physicians, leaders, and multidisciplinary teams.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and data reporting tools.
Preferred Qualifications
- Clinical credential (RN, RT(R), RRT, CTR, or other healthcare-related credential).
- Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR), Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN), Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ), or similar certification.
- Experience with Commission on Cancer (CoC), NAPBC, oncology quality programs, accreditation processes, or healthcare regulatory compliance.
- Experience with cancer registry operations, quality metrics, oncology program management, or performance improvement initiatives.
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This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
Full Time, 1st Shift, Monday-Friday
The Cancer Program Accreditation Coordinator is responsible for coordinating, monitoring, and supporting accreditation activities for the cancer service line, with primary oversight of the American College of Surgeons (ACoS) Commission on Cancer (CoC) accreditation program and support for National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC) accreditation efforts. This position ensures ongoing compliance with accreditation standards, promotes continuous readiness for surveys, facilitates quality improvement initiatives, and serves as a key resource for multidisciplinary teams involved in cancer care delivery.
Reporting to the Director of Cancer Services, the Accreditation Coordinator works collaboratively with physicians, cancer registry staff, nurse navigators, quality personnel, breast program leaders, imaging services, surgical services, pathology, genetics, and other stakeholders to support accreditation requirements and improve cancer care outcomes across the organization.
Key Responsibilities:
- Coordinate all activities related to maintaining Commission on Cancer (CoC) accreditation and supporting NAPBC accreditation efforts.
- Monitor and interpret CoC, NAPBC, and other applicable accreditation standards and communicate requirements to leadership and program stakeholders.
- Maintain continuous survey readiness through proactive monitoring, auditing, and compliance assessment activities.
- Serve as the primary coordinator for accreditation site visits, surveys, and mock surveys.
- Develop and maintain accreditation work plans, timelines, documentation, and evidence files required for surveys and annual reporting.
- Monitor cancer program compliance with accreditation standards and organizational policies.
- Conduct periodic audits and assessments to identify gaps in compliance and develop corrective action plans.
- Collaborate with clinical and operational leaders to implement performance improvement initiatives related to accreditation findings and cancer program quality measures.
- Track and report key quality indicators, accreditation metrics, and compliance outcomes.
- Assist in the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and workflows supporting accreditation standards.
- Other duties as assigned by the Director of Cancer Services
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, nursing, public health, health sciences, or a related healthcare field.
- Minimum of 3-5 years of healthcare experience, with experience in oncology, quality improvement, accreditation, regulatory compliance, cancer registry, program coordination, or performance improvement preferred.
- Demonstrated experience managing projects, regulatory requirements, accreditation standards, or quality initiatives.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with physicians, leaders, and multidisciplinary teams.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and data reporting tools.
Preferred Qualifications
- Clinical credential (RN, RT(R), RRT, CTR, or other healthcare-related credential).
- Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR), Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN), Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ), or similar certification.
- Experience with Commission on Cancer (CoC), NAPBC, oncology quality programs, accreditation processes, or healthcare regulatory compliance.
- Experience with cancer registry operations, quality metrics, oncology program management, or performance improvement initiatives.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in accreditation coordinator jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, education, or a related field
- Experience supporting or managing accreditation processes such as JCAHO, AACSB, or CAAHEP
- Proficiency in document management systems and accreditation tracking software
- Strong written communication skills for drafting policies, reports, and corrective action plans
- Ability to coordinate across departments and facilitate compliance training sessions
- Familiarity with regulatory standards, quality improvement frameworks, and audit preparation
Tips for Your Accreditation Coordinator Job Search
Tailor your resume to the accreditation body
Hiring managers want to see the specific accreditation framework you've worked with, whether that's JCAHO, AACSB, CAAHEP, or another body. Name the standards directly on your resume rather than describing your experience in generic compliance terms.
Highlight your documentation and audit experience
Accreditation coordinators live and die by evidence files, site visit prep, and corrective action plans. Describe the types of documentation you've managed and the audit cycles you've supported, since reviewers scan for this before anything else.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists accreditation coordinator openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter postings by the accrediting body mentioned
Job descriptions almost always name the relevant accreditation body or regulatory framework. Prioritize openings that align with your direct experience, since employers in this field rarely invest time training coordinators on a new standards system from scratch.
Prepare scenario answers about gap findings
Interviewers for these roles frequently ask how you've handled a failed standard, a corrective action, or a site visit that surfaced unexpected deficiencies. Have a specific example ready that shows how you identified the gap, documented it, and tracked the resolution.
Negotiate by citing your accreditation cycle experience
When you receive an offer, your leverage comes from the depth of your experience with full accreditation cycles, not just maintenance tasks. Quantify how many cycles you've seen through, since that directly reduces the ramp-up cost for the employer.
Accreditation Coordinator Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most accreditation coordinators?
Virginia Commonwealth University, US Department of Veterans Affairs, and Carle Health are hiring the most accreditation coordinators right now, with openings concentrated in Texas, Ohio, and Kansas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Healthcare systems and universities tend to post the highest volume of these roles year-round.
How many accreditation coordinator jobs are remote?
About 33% of accreditation coordinator openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though fully on-site roles remain common in hospital and clinical settings where document review and staff coordination happen in person. Standards management, reporting, and policy development work tends to be the most remote-friendly subset of the role.
How do you become an accreditation coordinator?
Start with a bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, higher education, public administration, or a related discipline. Build experience in quality assurance, compliance, or program administration, ideally within an organization that undergoes regular accreditation reviews. Volunteering to support an accreditation cycle in your current role, even in a supporting capacity, is one of the most direct ways to develop the documentation and audit skills employers expect.
Can you get hired as an accreditation coordinator with little experience?
Entry-level accreditation coordinator roles do exist, particularly at universities and smaller healthcare organizations that need administrative support during accreditation cycles. Employers in those contexts often prioritize strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and familiarity with compliance documentation over direct accreditation experience. Applying for coordinator or administrative roles within accreditation-heavy departments is a practical way to build the specific exposure employers look for.
What does the accreditation coordinator interview process look like?
Most employers run two to three rounds, starting with a phone or video screen focused on your background with specific accreditation bodies and your experience managing documentation. A second round typically involves scenario-based questions about how you've handled audit findings, corrective action timelines, or cross-departmental coordination challenges. Some organizations, particularly hospitals, include a panel interview with quality, compliance, and department leadership.
Where can I find and apply to accreditation coordinator jobs?
You can find and apply to accreditation coordinator jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your experience and background, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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