Clinical Specialist II
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Orlando Health is seeking an experienced Clinical Specialist II to join our team. This role will collect accurate data from optical imaging and the actual patient record, to provide valid and reliable patient information in accordance with the published standards.
Key Responsibilities
1515 Sligh Blvd
Orlando, FL 32806
Schedule
Mon - Fri - Day Shift
Flexible - 4/10's
Qualifications
Education/Training
Essential Functions
Orlando Health is seeking an experienced Clinical Specialist II to join our team. This role will collect accurate data from optical imaging and the actual patient record, to provide valid and reliable patient information in accordance with the published standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Clinical Data abstraction.
- Experience with Bariatric surgery is a plus.
- Reporting
- Attention to detail is a must.
1515 Sligh Blvd
Orlando, FL 32806
Schedule
Mon - Fri - Day Shift
Flexible - 4/10's
Qualifications
Education/Training
- Associate’s degree in Nursing or other Health Care degree or 8 years of Healthcare experience in lieu of degree.
- Maintain current Registered Nurse license in the State of Florida or maintain other Health Care license and/or certification and/or degree.
- Two (2) years clinical experience.
- Intermediate computer skills required with additional knowledge of MS Word and Excel.
Essential Functions
- Reviews, abstracts and analyzes clinical data for various information systems as assigned.
- Maintains current edition of guidelines for relevant data collection systems.
- Utilizes critical thinking, problem-solving and process improvement concepts to create an efficient work environment.
- Analyzes clinical data for opportunity identification and communication of those concerns to the respective source for process improvement, to facilitate the decision making process, and for the reporting of outcomes.
- Ability to use statistical techniques for data analysis.
- Collection of concurrent and accurate data in accordance with the Clinical Practice Improvement department guidelines.
- Analyzes complex reports for regulatory agencies and internal purposes in a timely and accurate manner.
- Maintains an intermediate level of knowledge regarding anatomy, physiology and medical terminology.
- Demonstrates responsibility for effective time management in order to achieve goals.
- Demonstrates ability to reprioritize in order to complete assignments as directed with ability to work independently under general supervision with latitude for initiative and independent judgment.
- Cross trained to assist with various 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 comprehensive knowledge of quality improvement philosophy, methodologies, and applications as appropriate.
- Thorough understanding of The Joint Commission standards related to Quality Improvement
- Assist in documentation for The Joint Commission accreditation and other 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 report of quality issues/concerns.
- Demonstrates excellent communication skills with all team members.
- Provides feedback to direct report regarding accuracy and usefulness of data collection systems as requested.
- 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.
- Assumes and maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, educational programs and professional affiliation.
- Maintains all organizational and professional ethical standards.
- Demonstrates knowledge of medical record policies, procedures and confidentiality guidelines.
- Maintains and follows established departmental policies, procedures and objectives.