Perinatal Data Coordinator - Labor and Delivery - Per Diem 8 hours (8:00AM to 4:30PM) (Union, Non-Exempt)

Keck Medicine of USC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Perinatal Data Coordinator provides quality, clerical, and data collection support in the Maternal Child Health Department. The ultimate goal of the coordinator is to have the participants’ care completed effectively and efficiently in a manner that benefits the client and maintains USC Arcadia Hospital’s budget. This role requires the individual to be knowledgeable, articulate, and capable of effective written and verbal expression. Appearance should be neat and clean in accordance with the Nursing Department Policy and Dress Code Policy. The coordinator must wear a photo identification badge while on duty in the hospital and observe the Hospital Grievance Policies, bringing all grievances and concerns to the Director of MCH. They must follow through with proper channels if unsatisfied with the process after meeting with the Director of MCH. Maintaining confidentiality regarding patients, participants, and employee information is crucial. For professional development, the coordinator must attend a minimum of two (2) Staff meetings, maintain a current CPR card, and complete an annual review of all hospital policies.

Requirements

• Minimum Education: High School or equivalent
• Minimum Experience: 1 year Medical Record Department (HIM) experience.
• 1 - 2 years Processing Birth Certificates in an acute care facility.
• Excellent skills in the use of networked personal computers and data entry and data base relationships.
• Detail oriented and aware of the importance and impact of data quality.
• Must be able to use Microsoft Office applications and serve as a resource on the use of the application to staff.
• Proficient in keyboard typing, Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Content knowledge of medical terminology.
• Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to function independently and as a member of a team.
• Excellent working knowledge of acute care demographic and clinical data elements, medical terminology and formulae.
• Knowledgeable of JCAHO standards especially those related to Improving Performance.
• Required Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association.

Nice To Haves

• 1 - 2 years Newborn Screening Data reporting.

Responsibilities

• Report any discrepancies immediately to the Director of MCH.
• Maintain appropriate level of supplies and forms needed including typing, and photocopying.
• Order material with the approval of the Director of MCH.
• Inventory and order all handouts for supply cart as needed.
• Review all files and send the report to the Director of MCH.
• Submit Time and Attendance Exception Sheet to Director of MCH, then to Payroll.
• Assist with walk-in tours and maternity tours when available; and the client is unable to schedule a time with the group tour.
• Completes Birth Record and other required forms according to established guidelines and regulatory requirements.
• Reviews, verifies and enters data into various data bases and electronic programs and paper forms as required.

Benefits

• Pay Transparency: The hourly rate range for this position is $25.00 to $39.69.
• USC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy.
• USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law.
• USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety.
• We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities.
• For more information about our benefits, see What We Offer.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED