Cardiovascular Services Clinical Reviewer at Oregon Health & Science University in Portland, Oregon

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
• Advanced statistic knowledge and experience

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