Accreditation Coordinator

Company Overview 

We are the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM), an innovative professional medical association located in Darien, IL, a southwest suburb of Chicago. Established in 1975, the AASM is the only professional society in the U.S. dedicated exclusively to the medical subspecialty of sleep medicine. Our mission is to advance sleep care and enhance sleep health to improve lives. We represent a combined membership of over 11,000 accredited member sleep centers and individual members, including physicians, scientists, and other healthcare professionals who specialize in the sleep field. 

In pursuit of improving sleep health and promoting high-quality patient-centered care for all people, the AASM is dedicated to fostering a culture that is committed to excellence, inclusive, flexible, collaborative, appreciative, supportive, and innovative. Our staff connects to these team values in many ways, and we are looking for others who would like to experience the same. 

We value the benefits of work/life balance through a hybrid work environment. Office presence (2 days/week) is required for this hybrid position due to the nature of the job responsibilities. To strengthen our collaborative and supportive culture, managers (with direct reports) work in the office on Wednesdays, our anchor day. Generally, twice a year for two consecutive days, all employees report to the office for special staff meetings/functions. As a result, only local candidates will be considered for this position. 

Salary range: $45,000 - $50,000 commensurate with experience

Job Summary 

The AASM Accreditation Department oversees the process of accrediting sleep facilities, sleep practices and sleep-related durable medical equipment (DME) suppliers. They ensure that these facilities meet the standards set by the AASM for high quality diagnostic testing and patient management. Our team is growing! The ideal candidate will have strong organizational and communication skills, customer service excellence, and a teamwork-oriented spirit to help facilitate the sleep facility accreditation application process through hands-on involvement from beginning to end and regular communication with accreditation applicants. 

Responsibilities and Duties

• Act as a liaison for applicants throughout the accreditation process, providing guidance and support through the complete life cycle of their application
• Stay informed on AASM Accreditation Standards and communicate updates or changes effectively to applicants.
• Respond to inquiries from applicants, accredited facilities, members, and the public, providing technical assistance on accreditation policies and procedures.
• Review, process, and distribute application materials, ensuring accurate database updates and efficient handling of information requests.
• Process application payments and maintain timely communication with applicants via email, phone, live chat, and physical mailings.
• Track the accreditation process, recommend improvements to enhance efficiency.
• Act as a liaison to accredited facilities undergoing major changes such as relocation or ownership transitions.
• Assist in preparing committee reports and related materials and distribute accreditation decisions following Board or Committee meetings.
• Support accredited facility retention and marketing initiatives to enhance engagement with accreditation services.
• Work collaboratively with application reviewers to address issues throughout the application process. 

 Qualifications and Skills

• Associate’s degree (A.A. or A.S.) or 1+ year of experience in compliance, regulatory, or accreditation-related programs.
• Working knowledge in Microsoft Office and database management.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret reports, regulations, and technical documents.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to write reports, business correspondence, and present information effectively.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Technical aptitude and problem-solving skills
• Effective interpersonal skills to interact with applicants, accredited facilities, and team members. 

Bonus Skills

• Intermediate level Microsoft Word skills 

The AASM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Aside from the great job opportunity, we offer a collaborative and fun work culture with amazing benefits. Visit "Working at AASM" for a glimpse of AASM work life. 

•  Affordable medical & dental coverage for you and your family  
• Free life & disability insurance  
• 3 weeks of PTO (personal/vacation/sick time) plus paid company holidays  
• 8 weeks PAID parental leave 
• Flex-time hours  
• Business casual environment  
• Generous 401(k) plan  
• Flexible spending & dependent care accounts  
• Health savings account with generous employer contributions  
• Professional development assistance 
• Pet insurance  
• Theft ID coverage  
• Discounted fitness membership  
• Door Dash meal perks 
• Service recognition and peer-to-peer platform with reward points redeemable for gift cards or charitable donations  
• Weekly “Wellness Wednesdays” with walk, stretch, and healthy snack breaks  
• Twice daily “plank breaks”  
• Seasonal staff events