Clinical Specialist II, Full-Time/Dayshift (Corporate Stroke Team)
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Qualifications
- •FL RN License
- •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
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Responsibilities
- •The Clinical Specialist II abstracts and enters clinical data in an accurate and timely manner from all available sources to provide the required data elements to various web-based venues
- •Learns and understands databases and terminology staying current on definitions/terminology changes, educating others as appropriate on process/terminology changes
- •Coordinates with the appropriate personnel to ensure all data elements are recorded, and performs validation for the components of the data collection process
- •Works to continually improve accuracy of data elements and prepares appropriate reports as required
- •Collects accurate data from optical imaging and the actual patient record, to provide valid and reliable patient information in
- •accordance with the published standards
- •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
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