Clinical Practice Data Analyst Specialist - Cardiovascular Services & Abstractor

Clinical Practice Data Analyst Specialist - Cardiovascular Services & Abstractor

Hiring Department:  Neuroscience

Hiring Unit:  University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health)

Location:  Chicago, IL. USA

Requisition ID: 1014477

Posting Close Date: 3/22/2024

About the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health)

The University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) provides comprehensive care, education, and research to the people of Illinois and beyond. A part of the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), UI Health comprises a clinical enterprise that includes a 495-bed tertiary care hospital, 22 outpatient clinics, and 13 Mile Square Health Center facilities, which are Federally Qualified Health Centers. It also includes the seven UIC health science colleges: the College of Applied Health Sciences; the College of Dentistry; the School of Public Health; the Jane Addams College of Social Work; and the Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing, including regional campuses in Peoria, Quad Cities, Rockford, Springfield, and Urbana. UI Health is dedicated to the pursuit of health equity.

This is a full-time and benefits eligible position.  UI Health offers competitive salaries commensurate with experience.  In addition all full time benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which include; Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance, a defined benefit pension plan as well as paid leave which includes; Vacation, Holiday and Sick.  In addition we offer tuition waivers for employees and dependents.  Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits

UI Health is seeking a qualified Clinical Practice Data Analyst Specialist (Cardiovascular Services/Abstractor) to join our Neuroscience department.  Using knowledge of medical terminology and cardiovascular disease processes and conditions, the Clinical Practice Data Analyst Specialist (Cardiovascular Services/Abstractor) provides expertise to acquire, abstract, manage, analyze, and generate data and information reports from medical records, clinical and financial/administrative databases, and other medical data for physicians, researchers, and external agencies with the goal of improving patient population health outcomes. The position coordinates all aspects of Cardiovascular data management, information management and database registries for the Cardiovascular Clinical Services team(s)

Under the general supervision of The Director of Clinical Services Integration and Operations, the Clinical Practice Data Analyst Cardiovascular Services/Abstractor performs abstraction of clinical/administrative data from electronic patient health records based on complex specific guidelines provided by internal and external agencies, accrediting.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Abstracts data from health records, reconciles data inconsistencies, defines criteria to locate and retrieve accurate information
• Performs entry of clinical data into one or more electronic system(s)
• Performs gap analysis for all new metrics, between specifications and design of the patient health record, and advises clinicians, administration, and information services on workflow changes needed
• Have a significant and detailed understanding of all relevant all Cardiovascular Disease registries, their uses, impacts on payment mechanisms (example: value based / episodic payments models) and market place recognitions.
• Works with physicians and staff to find information or pull specific charts.
• Investigates causation of missing relevant data for completeness of abstraction requirements, collects follow-up data and corresponds with clinical and non-clinical staff about incomplete charts or data
• Interacts with decision support and informatics staff to determine efficient capture and merging of information from optimal sources and access hospital and external agencies databases to generate reports and displays
• Utilizes software to generate trended run chart displays and statistical process control charts.
• Assists in analysis of data sets/reports, including interpretation of statistical trends and patterns of variation and implications for improvement initiatives.
• Coordinates and integrates efforts among team members within the department as well as multiple other departments and external agencies and vendors
• Participates in education/training of individuals or teams on data analysis and interpretation.
• Assimilates information on frequent changes to abstraction process and criteria, and communicates to all relevant stakeholders
• Is able to participate in programmatic improvements by demonstrating an understanding of clinical workflows and holistic patient experience.
• Performs other duties and required.

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications

**Applicants possessing a Master's degree, in a closely related field, meet the requirements for #1 above

Preferred Qualifications

• Highly prefer previous experience as a Registered Nurse with strong clinical workflow knowledge
• Knowledge of process improvement methodology and tools
• Knowledge of data collection methodology
• Knowledge of electronic medical records systems.
• Knowledge of common computer skills including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint 
• Knowledge of medical terminology and coding. 
• Project management and time management skills 
• Strong Analytical skills 
• Knowledge of basic statistical process control components 
• Ability to learn and utilize new software applications for data entry and reporting. 
• Must exercise integrity to protect patient confidentiality. 
• Technical skills with database and coding software 
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing 
• Attention to detail.

To Apply:  For fullest consideration click on the Apply Now button, please fully complete all sections of the online application including adding your full work history with specific details of your duties & responsibilities for each position held.  Fully complete the education, licensure, certification and language sections. You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts and diplomas within the application.

Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. In order to revise your application you must withdraw and reapply. You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date.

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