Clinical Reviewer - Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery PRN

Clinical Reviewer - Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery PRN Baton Rouge General - 3.8 Baton Rouge, LA Job Details PRN 9 hours ago Qualifications Statistical software Statistics Customer communication Medical software Data reporting Productivity software Cross-functional collaboration Hospital experience Cross-functional communication Data analysis software Full Job Description

JOB PURPOSE & MISSION

Responsible for data entry into MBSAQIP Data Registry Platform. The MBSCR ensures that appropriate short-term and long-term data points are available in the medical record. The MBSCR works closely with the members of the metabolic and bariatric and general surgery departments to identify opportunities for clinical quality improvement and other special projects that may be identified. Essential Job Functions include, but are not limited to: 1. Enters data accurately and timely. Identifies 100 percent of metabolic and bariatric surgery patients for inclusion in the MBSAQIP data registry. Collects preoperative, intraoperative, 30-day postoperative, and long-term (six month and annual thereafter) follow-up data components for the program through the effective utilization of the hospital medical record systems and through a coordinated effort with individual surgeon office staff. Identifies streamlining and process improvement opportunities in the data collection process. Demonstrates appropriate utilization of resources necessary to obtain valid, reliable data for entry into the program. Utilizes software applications for data collection and analysis. Responsible for the accurate, complete and timely entry of data into the program's database. 2. Work Effectively with Hospital and Individual Surgeon Office Staff. Establishes effective working relationships with members of the hospital community, especially staff in the surgery, medicine, nursing, medical records, and information systems departments and individual bariatric surgeons' offices whose support is necessary for the management and success of the program. Serves as an educational resource on the MBSAQIP Data Registry Platform for internal and external audiences by developing educational material and delivering presentations. 3. Participates in job related programs and conferences. Participates in program teleconferences. Participates in data compilation for audits and (re)accreditation or site visits. Periodically attends voluntary in-person professional development seminars offered at various annual meetings such as

ASMBS, ACS

NSQIP, or ACS Clinical Congress. 5. Performs all other duties as assigned .

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Experience Required:

Experience with Microsoft Office and basic statistical skills Experience gathering information in a complex hospital system environment Experience sharing information across functions

Education Required:

Successfully completed the

MBSCR Online Training Program Certifications & Licensure Required:

None Special Skills or Knowledge Required:

Ability to learn and utilize new software and Web applications for data entry and report generation Ability to identify opportunities to report metabolic and bariatric data to relevant groups or meetings (for example, morbidity and mortality, infection control, quality management, and administration)

HIPAA & SAFETY REQUIREMENTS HIPAA

- Maintains knowledge of and adherence to all applicable HIPAA regulations appropriate to Job Position including but not limited to: Medical records without limitation both paper and electronic, patient demographics, lab and radiology results, patient information related to surgery or appointment schedules, medical records related to quality data, patient financial information, patient billing 3rd party, patient related complaints, information related to patient location, religious beliefs and/or public health records. SAFETY - Maintains knowledge of and adherence to all applicable safety practices appropriate to Job Position including but not limited to: Incident reporting, handling of wastes, sharps and linen, PPE, exposure control plans, hand washing, environment of care, patient identification, administers/collects medications/blood order, transports/monitors or observes patients with infusion pumps, and monitors clinical alarms.

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA & STANDARDS

Everyday Excellence Values - Employee demonstrates Everyday Excellence values in the day-to-day performance of their job. Demonstrates courtesy and caring to each other, patients and their families, physicians, and the community. Takes initiative in living our Everyday Excellence values and vital signs. Takes initiative in identifying customer needs before the customer asks. Participates in teamwork willingly and with enthusiasm. Demonstrates respect for the dignity and privacy needs of customers through personal action and attention to the environment of care. Keeps customers informed, answers customer questions and anticipates information needs of customers Corporate Compliance - Employee demonstrates commitment to the Code of Conduct, Conflict of Interest Guidelines and the GHS Corporate Compliance Guidelines. Practices diligence in fulfilling the regulatory and legal requirements of the position and department. Maintains accurate and reliable patient/organizational records. Maintains professional relationships with appropriate officials; communicates honestly and completely; behaves in a fair and nondiscriminatory manner in all professional contacts. Personal Achievement - Employee demonstrates initiative in achieving work goals and meeting personal objectives. Uses accepted procedures and practices to complete assignments. Uses creative and proactive solutions to achieve objectives even when workload and demands are high. Adheres to high moral principles of honesty, loyalty, sincerity, and fairness. Upholds the ethical standards of the organization. Performance Improvement - Employee actively participates in Performance Improvement activities and incorporates quality improvement standards in his/her job performance. Optimizes talents, skills, and abilities in achieving excellence in meeting and exceeding customer expectations. Initiates or redesigns to continuously improve work processes. Contributes ideas and suggestions to improve approaches to work processes. Willingly participates in organization and/or department quality initiatives. Cost Management - Employee demonstrates effective cost management practices. Effectively manages time and resources. Makes conscious effort to effectively utilize the resources of the organization — material, human, and financial. Consistently looks for and uses resource saving processes. Patient & Employee Safety - Employee actively participates in and demonstrates effective patient and employee safety practices. Employee effectively communicates, demonstrates, coordinates and emphasizes patient and employee safety. Employee proactively reports errors, potential errors, injuries or potential injuries. Employee demonstrates departmental specific patient and employee safety standards at all times. Employee demonstrates the use of proper safety techniques, equipment and devices and follows safety policies, procedures and plans.