Clinical Specialist II | Outpatient Cardiology | Downtown ORL

Position Summary At Orlando Health Heart and Vascular Institute, our renowned cardiologists, heart and vascular surgeons, and cardiovascular professionals work together to provide award-winning care in 40 specialties, using the latest in diagnostic imaging and treatment options. Our multidisciplinary team includes more than 70 physicians in 24 locations across Central Florida, spanning Orange, Osceola, Lake, Seminole, Highlands and Okeechobee counties. As a part of Orlando Health, the Heart and Vascular Institute includes a network of community and specialty hospitals with more than 4,000 providers. Orlando Health | Choose Well Position Summary The Clinical quality specialist serves as a member of the quality team coordinating and support quality activities and projects.

• This position is Hybrid and will be required to come in for meetings, projects etc.
• Orlando Health offers a great benefits package that includes: Medical, Dental, Vison 403(b) Retirment Savings Plan Health Savings Account (HSA) Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Paid Time Off (Up to 5 weeks to start) Life Insurance Extended Leave Plan (ELP) Family Care (child care, elder care, pet care) Paid Parental Leave Pet Insurance Car Insurance 100% PAID Tuition as well as tuition reimbursment & monthly payments to help pay down any graduated school debt ALL benefits start day one Responsibilities Education/Training.

Associate's degree in Nursing or other Health Care degree or 5 years of Healthcare experience in lieu of degree. Licensure/Certification None Experience

• Five (5) years experience interpreting medical documentation relative to abstraction standards using defined algorithms and rule sets or three (3) years clinical experience.
• Advanced computer skills including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint or similar office productivity software.
• Knowledge of medical terminology Qualifications Essential Functions
• Reviews, abstracts, enters and analyzes clinical and administrative data for moderately complex abstraction tasks (Get with the Guidelines or similar) as assigned.
• Collects accurate data from all available sources in accordance with current guidelines.
• Maintains documentation and knowledge of current edition of guidelines for relevant data collection systems
• Utilizes critical thinking, problem-solving and process improvement concepts to create an efficient work environment.
• Communicates effectively with stakeholders regarding data quality, fallouts and current definitions/standards.
• Analyzes aggregated data to identify opportunities for improvement, report outcomes and facilitate decision making by clinical improvement teams.
• Uses basic statistical techniques for data analysis.
• Assembles, analyzes & presents complex reports for regulatory agencies and internal quality improvement purposes according to department guidelines.
• Maintains current knowledge of medical terminology sufficient to interpret the medical record for accurate abstraction.
• Demonstrates responsibility for effective time management including ability to reprioritize as directed independently under general supervision with latitude for initiative and independent judgment.
• Cross-trains to assist with multiple systems as necessary.
• Trains new team members on a variety of systems to ensure compliance, data integrity, and prevent breaches of protected health information (PHI).
• Functions as a resource to Orlando Health in the area of healthcare regulations, standards of care, and clinical performance improvement.
• Works collaboratively with Clinical Practice Improvement personnel, HIM, various Clinical Nurse Specialists, Unit Based Educators, and Information Systems staff as appropriate.
• Maintains working knowledge of quality improvement philosophy, methodologies, and applications as appropriate.
• Maintains current knowledge of The Joint Commission standards related to Quality Improvement
• Assists in documentation for and presents data to The Joint Commission and other accreditation/regulatory bodies as assigned.
• Maintains clinical information accuracy rate in accordance with the published standards including quarterly testing for data integrity (must maintain accuracy of 95% or greater).
• Informs direct leader of quality issues/concerns.
• Demonstrates excellent communication skills with all team members
• Provides feedback to leader regarding accuracy and usefulness of data collection systems as requested.
• Assists in design and validation of dashboards as a subject matter expert
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures. Other Related Functions
• Assumes and maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, educational programs and professional affiliation.
• Maintains all organizational and professional ethical standards.
• Demonstrates knowledge of medical record policies, procedures and confidentiality guidelines.

Maintains and follows established departmental policies, procedures and objectives.

Qualifications:

Essential Functions Reviews, abstracts, enters and analyzes clinical and administrative data for moderately complex abstraction tasks (Get with the Guidelines or similar) as assigned. Collects accurate data from all available sources in accordance with current guidelines. Maintains documentation and knowledge of current edition of guidelines for relevant data collection systems Utilizes critical thinking, problem-solving and process improvement concepts to create an efficient work environment. Communicates effectively with stakeholders regarding data quality, fallouts and current definitions/standards. Analyzes aggregated data to identify opportunities for improvement, report outcomes and facilitate decision making by clinical improvement teams. Uses basic statistical techniques for data analysis. Assembles, analyzes & presents complex reports for regulatory agencies and internal quality improvement purposes according to department guidelines. Maintains current knowledge of medical terminology sufficient to interpret the medical record for accurate abstraction. Demonstrates responsibility for effective time management including ability to reprioritize as directed independently under general supervision with latitude for initiative and independent judgment. Cross-trains to assist with multiple systems as necessary. Trains new team members on a variety of systems to ensure compliance, data integrity, and prevent breaches of protected health information (PHI). Functions as a resource to Orlando Health in the area of healthcare regulations, standards of care, and clinical performance improvement. Works collaboratively with Clinical Practice Improvement personnel, HIM, various Clinical Nurse Specialists, Unit Based Educators, and Information Systems staff as appropriate. Maintains working knowledge of quality improvement philosophy, methodologies, and applications as appropriate. Maintains current knowledge of The Joint Commission standards related to Quality Improvement Assists in documentation for and presents data to The Joint Commission and other accreditation/regulatory bodies as assigned. Maintains clinical information accuracy rate in accordance with the published standards including quarterly testing for data integrity (must maintain accuracy of 95% or greater). Informs direct leader of quality issues/concerns. Demonstrates excellent communication skills with all team members Provides feedback to leader regarding accuracy and usefulness of data collection systems as requested. Assists in design and validation of dashboards as a subject matter expert Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards. Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures. Other Related Functions Assumes and maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, educational programs and professional affiliation. Maintains all organizational and professional ethical standards. Demonstrates knowledge of medical record policies, procedures and confidentiality guidelines. Maintains and follows established departmental policies, procedures and objectives.