Data Quality Analyst- Stroke Program

University of Mississippi Medical Center • Jackson, MS

15h • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the accurate abstraction, validation, and reporting of clinical data from the electronic health record (EHR). Ensures timely and compliant submission of data to required entities and supports regulatory, accreditation, and quality improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in health information management, nursing, or any other field of science
• Knowledge of health records and health record documentation.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and familiarity with HER systems.
• Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy.
• Ability to interpret complex clinical information and apply standardized definitions.
• Presentation skills and knowledge of the use of personal computers and related software applications.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to analyze information and draw conclusions.
• Must have organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in clinical data abstraction, registry reporting, or healthcare data management.
• Oncology Data Specialist (ODS) certification by the National Cancer Registrars Association (NCRA) if working in Oncology

Responsibilities

• Abstracts detailed clinical data from the EHR, including patient demographics, diagnoses, treatments, procedures, and outcomes.
• Reviews data for completeness, accuracy, and consistency and investigates and resolves discrepancies.
• Accurately completes and submits required regulatory forms.
• Performs routine data audits and quality checks to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and internal protocols.
• Collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to clarify clinical documentation and ensure accurate interpretation and reporting.
• Tracks reporting deadlines and manage case volumes to ensure timely submission of all required documents.
• Supports internal and external audits and other regulatory reviews.
• Generates data reports and summaries related to quality metrics, outcomes, and program performance.
• Participates in continuous process improvement initiatives to optimize data abstraction, reporting workflows, and data integrity.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level