Trauma Coding Registry Specialist Job - Memphis, United States - Methodist Healthcare

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    Summary

    Under supervision, manages, modifies, and maintains a comprehensive utilization and quality database; develops, generates, publishes, and distributes quality and utilization reports, analyzes data for trends and improvement opportunities. Acts as a consultant regarding clinical data solutions and performance metric reporting. Knows and applies fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures in the field. Some evaluation, originality or ingenuity is required. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.

    Education/Experience/Licensure

    Education/Formal Training

    Work Experience

    Credential/Licensure

    REQUIRED:

    Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or closely related field

    Minimum of five (5) years experience in a related business support role.

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    PREFERRED:

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    Minimum of one year experience in database development and applications (healthcare environment preferred).

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    SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED:

    A combination of education and directly related experience in healthcare information systems/decision support may be considered in lieu of the degree.

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    Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

  • Proficiency in mainframe applications, micro-systems, database applications, and other software applications.
  • Demonstrated ability to display information persuasively in support of data-driven decision making.
  • Strong quantitative abilities including research and statistical methodology.
  • Knowledge and work experience with relational databases such as SQL, MS Access, etc.; proficient with standard report writing tools such as Crystal reports, Business Objects.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and SPSS or Minitab
  • Key Job Responsibilities

  • Creates analytic tools for identifying and communicating performance.
  • Manages, modifies, and maintains a comprehensive utilization and quality database used to report on quality, utilization, and performance.
  • Acts as a consultant on performance metric reporting.
  • Physical Requirements

  • The physical activities of this position may include climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion.
  • Must have good balance and coordination.
  • The physical requirements of this position are: light work - exerting up to 25 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs. of force frequently.
  • The Associate is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity, such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; or extensive reading.
  • The conditions to which the Associate will be subject in this position: The Associate is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions; job functions are typically performed under conditions such as those found in general office or administrative work.