EGS Surgical Clinical Reviewer

Denver Health•Greendale, WI

6d•$57,900 - $84,000

About The Position

The EGS Surgical Clinical Reviewer works under minimal supervision to ensure that all aspects of emergency general surgery patient care are entered into the EGS registry. The role abstracts data from the electronic health record in accordance with NSQIP and American College of Surgeons standards and supports the collection and coordination of EGS performance-improvement statistics, particularly through data entry in a computerized management system. The reviewer collects data for research, prevention, and quality-improvement tracking, and ensures the accuracy and confidentiality of registry information. The position works collaboratively with the Medical Director, Program Manager, and Quality Department to provide and analyze data. The position requires a bachelor's degree and one year of coding experience or prior experience working with registry databases and medical information in a healthcare setting. In lieu of a degree, four to six years of healthcare experience is required. The listed salary range is $57,900 to $84,000 per year. The role is regular, and the posting does not specify a shift or workplace type.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required; in lieu of a degree, four to six years of healthcare experience is required.
One year of coding experience or prior experience working with registry databases and handling medical information in a healthcare setting required.
Knowledge and abilities in data standards implementation, protocol adherence monitoring, database design, data migration, and quality checks.

Responsibilities

Execute Surgical Clinical Reviewer duties supporting NSQIP.
Identify eligible surgical patients for inclusion in the NSQIP registry using strict inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Meet the NSQIP annual case-accrual requirement and correctly apply the program's randomization protocol in accordance with NSQIP guidelines.
Identify opportunities to streamline and improve the data-collection process.
Navigate the electronic health record to locate required data.
Validate NSQIP data and develop corrective actions as needed to ensure correct computer entry of data elements.
Collect pre-operative, operative, and post-operative data through effective use of the hospital medical record system and software applications.
Review weekly site-accrual reports and respond to accrual-report alerts.
Develop data to benchmark and compare volume, patient risk profiles, and risk-adjusted outcomes with national and peer-hospital averages.
Assist in identifying and implementing interdisciplinary projects based on NSQIP findings, research, and quality-assessment studies.
Present data and surgical information to the assigned command leadership team and quality councils, committees, and functions.
Contact patients and families post-operatively to identify possible occurrences associated with surgical procedures performed at the hospital.
Maintain current knowledge of data aggregation, policies, and procedures.

Benefits

Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, inclusive of vacation, personal/sick time, and seven holidays.
Fully paid parental leave for up to six weeks.
Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contributions up to 9.5%.
Medical, dental, and vision plans, plus employer-paid disability and life insurance.
Well-being programs, including an on-site employee fitness center and the RESTORE Center.
Free RTD EcoPass for public transportation.
Childcare discount programs and discounts and perks on brands, travel, and more.
Tuition reimbursement and assistance.
Education, coaching, and professional development opportunities through the Workforce Development Center, including internal career-growth and advancement pathways.
Professional clinical advancement program and shared governance.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness-eligible employer, with free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program.
Eligibility as an employer for the National Health Service Corps and Colorado Health Service Corps.