Clinical Data Specialist

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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.

Working at MLH means carrying the mission forward of caring for our community and impacting the lives of patients in every way through compassion, a deliberate focus on service expectations and a consistent thriving for excellence.

A Brief Overview
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.

What you will do

• Collects clinical data for inclusion within a specific clinical database in support of organizational quality and safety initiatives.
• Applies database program criteria and protocols in the selection of encounters and data to be reported.
• Reviews and interprets medical record documentation to determine appropriate clinical information for accurate data collection.
• Collects follow-up data from other related sources when appropriate to ensure valid, reliable and complete data capture (i.e. physician, patients, post discharge outcomes, etc).
• Responsible for adherence to data quality standards set forth related to the assigned database.
• Analyzes, aggregates, and reports clinical data for communicating clinical performance metrics. Analyzes data for the quantitative evidence in support of organizational clinical metrics. Generates, publishes, and distributes quality and utilization reports from assigned database to portray meaningful trends and in support of quality and operational initiatives.
• Evaluates metrics related to quality, safety, and clinical effectiveness; works with the medical staff to evaluate data within assigned database, determine conclusions, make recommendations, and identify opportunities for performance improvement.
• Manages and maintains assigned clinical database. Serves as primary liaison with third-party vendors, database end users, and clinical decision support department.
• Reviews, tests, and audits data submissions (when applicable) for errors or file integrity problems. Corrects errors and makes appropriate modifications; submits data according to published deadlines.
• Educates, trains, and supports front and back end users of the benchmarking database.
• Advises on performance metric reporting and clinical benchmarking related to quality and medical staff initiatives.
• Performs other job functions as assigned or requested.

Education/Formal Training Requirements

• Required - Bachelor's Degree Healthcare Administration
• Preferred - Associates Degree
• Preferred - Bachelor's Degree Health Information Management
• Preferred - Bachelor's Degree Nursing
• Preferred - Bachelor's Degree Respiratory Therapy
• Preferred - High School Diploma or Equivalent

Work Experience Requirements

• Required - Clinical healthcare with proven application of database knowledge 1-3 years
• Preferred - Substitutions Allowed: In lieu of Bachelor’s degree, the candidate must have a high school diploma or equivalent with six (6) years of clinical healthcare experience with proven application of database knowledge. 5-7 years
• Preferred - Substitutions Allowed: In lieu of Bachelor’s degree, the candidate must have an Associate’s degree with four (4) years of clinical healthcare experience with proven application of database knowledge. 3-5 years

Licenses and Certifications Requirements

• Preferred - Licensed Practical Nurse - Arkansas - Arkansas State Board of Nursing
• Preferred - Licensed Practical Nurse - Tennessee - Tennessee Board of Nursing
• Preferred - Registered Nurse Mississippi - Mississippi Board of Nursing
• Preferred - Registered Nurse Tennessee - Tennessee Board of Nursing
• Preferred - Registered Health Information Administrator - American Health Information Management Association
• Preferred - Registered Health Information Technician - American Health Information Management Association
• Preferred - Registered Nurse Arkansas - Arkansas State Board of Nursing
• Preferred - Licensed Practical Nurse - Mississippi - Mississippi Board of Nursing

Knowledge, Skills and 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.

Supervision Provided by this Position

• There are no supervisory or lead responsibilities assigned to this job.

Physical Demands

• 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.

Our Associates are passionate about what they do, the service they provide and the patients they serve. We value family, team and a Power of One culture that requires commitment to the highest standards of care and unity.

Boasting one of the South's largest medical centers, Memphis blends a friendly community, a thriving and growing downtown, and a low cost of living. We see each day as a new opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the people in our community.