Clinical Data Specialist (must have cardiology exp.) Job

Summary

The Clinical Data Specialist is responsible for collecting, analyzing, and reporting clinical data within a specific clinical area.  Ensures abstracted data is organized, aggregated, and reported to end users and/or third party registries as required.  Manages and maintains the clinical benchmarking database used to capture and submit data.  Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values. 

Education/Experience/Licensure

Education/Formal Training

Work Experience

Credential/Licensure

REQUIRED:

Bachelor’s degree in a clinical healthcare discipline such as nursing or closely related field

Minimum two(2) years clinical healthcare experience with proven application of database knowledge. 

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PREFERRED:

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Registered nurse with current Tennessee license is preferred.

Candidates with RHIA, RHIT, LPN/LVN may be considered depending on the clinical area assigned. 

SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED:

A combination of education and directly related clinical work experience may be considered in lieu of the degree.

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Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Basic knowledge and understanding of principles of quality improvement, patient safety, database data entry or management, and statistical principles.
• Applied knowledge and experience using tools/methods to perform clinical data abstraction, quality improvement, clinical outcomes research and analysis.
• Ability to set priorities, coordinate multiple tasks, organize tasks, and maintain control of workflow.
• Ability to work effectively and productively without close supervision and to exercise independent judgment in decision making.
• Excellent communication skills, written and oral, to all levels within the organization.
• Ability to comprehend moderately complex written materials (i.e. technical manuals, medicolegal documents, etc.).

• Must be proficient in the use of electronic medical records, clinical software applications, and Microsoft Office program or programs (Word, Excel, etc) as required for the specific function.

• Ability to analyze and interpret data to assist in decision-making.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Collects clinical data for inclusion within a specific clinical database in support of organizational quality and safety initiatives.
• Analyzes, aggregates, and reports clinical data for communicating clinical performance metrics.  
• Manages and maintains assigned clinical database.  Serves as primary liaison with third-party vendors, database end users, and clinical decision support department.
• Advises on performance metric reporting and clinical benchmarking related to quality and medical staff initiatives.  

Physical Requirements

• The physical activities of this position may include climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion.
• Must have good balance and coordination.
• The physical requirements of this position are: light work - exerting up to 25 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs. of force frequently.
• The Associate is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; or extensive reading.
• The Associate is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions; job functions are typically performed under conditions such as those found in general office or administrative work.