Job Description: Oregon Health & Science University
Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu.
Cardiovascular Services Clinical Reviewer
US-OR-Portland
Job ID: 2024-32394 Type: Regular Full-Time # of Openings: 1 Category: Hospital/Clinic Support Portland, OR (Marquam Hill)
Overview
Data Collection and abstraction
Identifies patients for inclusion in applicable registries
Navigates the electronic medical record system, Epic, to abstract concurrent and retrospective data on all patients meeting national registry guidelines
Finds, reads, and comprehends H&Ps, discharge summaries, progress notes, procedure notes, labs, medications, and outside medical records within Epic orders records from outside facilities when necessary in order to complete all the data collection fields
Collaborates with physicians and patient care teams to determine data needs and evaluate clinical outcomes - monitors accuracy of data via automated and auditing means
Updates data collection tool as appropriate and in accordance with registry definitions, specifications, and guidelines - enters accurate and complete data in a timely manner, using the approved software
Updates database software and data fields as necessary
Ensures timely data entry and submittal, integrity of data, and implementation of quality control measure to assure accuracy and validity
Develops and updates standard work tools
Exports data to registries per guidelines and in accordance with data security and integrity standards
Develops efficiencies to improve data collection processes
Works collaboratively to develop processes and ensure timely and complete collection and entry of data
Identifies issues related to documentation and works with appropriate clinicians and informatics staff to make appropriate improvements
Identifies issues potentially related to clinical practice and guideline adherence and brings those to the attention of the quality director, service line director, and appropriate medical director.
Data Reporting and Analysis
Distributes national benchmarking reports to customers as appropriate and as requested by medical directors, service line directors, and clinical staff
Develops and provides descriptive, statistical, and comparative analysis and reports of data as requested (analysis and reporting would include narrative, tabular, and graphical documentation and presentation)
Works closely with physician champion, other clinical staff, supervisor, quality management staff, and hospital staff to identify opportunities for improvement
Develops and reports standardized queries, reports, and dashboards on a quarterly basis and additional queries as requested
Prepares and presents comprehensive reports to appropriate committees, management, and other audiences within defined timeframes
Establishes effective working relationships with medical and service line leadership for reliable and meaningful data interpretation and analysis
Coordinates data inquiries to promote research activities as requested
Actively participates in accreditation visits and preparation, and provides clinical outcome and performance improvement data as required
Prepares presentations / documentation and helps present during survey visits
Presents data to DNV during onsite and intracycle visits
Responsibilities
A Bachelor’s degree in finance, business management or related field; AND
Two years of industry related experience that includes project management, financial accounting, management reporting and analysis of specialized work processes standards, regulations; statistics or quantitative analysis methods and procedures, OR
An equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience.
Job Related Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Competencies):
Proficient computer skills including the use of MS Office products, basic statistical skills, and the internet.
Experience with relational databases and data quality methods
Clinical knowledge and understanding of patient care.
Experience in clinical chart review and abstraction.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Qualifications
Degree in healthcare related field preferred
clinical data collection experience
experience with the heart failure patient population
Access and Excel proficiency
Quality improvement and patient safety knowledge and experience
