Description

Department:

37811 Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center - Pre Transplant: Kidney

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Weekdays, regular business hours

Pay Range
$26.10 - $39.15

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's degree in healthcare related discipline such as Psychology, Nursing or Basic Science, with two years' experience preferred. An equivalent combination of training and experience will be considered, including two years of relevant college coursework and two years' experience working in a health care environment with basic knowledge of medical terminology. Five years' experience in a research/data collection field and experience with computer database systems preferred. Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement knowledge/experience preferred. Experience in organ procurement organization, transplant center, or tissue procurement/processing preferred.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION: N/A

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Collects clinical data from patient medical records and other sources to complete the assigned UNOS Tiedi forms in the on-line system according to the established deadlines. Demonstrates satisfactory levels of accuracy as determined by random audits of data integrity.

2. Collects data for QAPI activities under the direction of the QI and Compliance Manager as agreed to in the QAPI Plan and the agreed upon indicators and definitions. Enters data into the designated portals according to the approved timeline.

3. Maintains various spreadsheets and other tools used for program tracking and QAPI activities.

4. Assists with data collection and entry into INTERMACS registry for mechanical circulatory support devices.

5. Assists with the preparation and maintenance of scorecards and other QAPI tools for the Advanced Cardiac Care and Transplant Program.

6. Assists with preparation for UNOS and CMS surveys of the Advanced Heart Failure Program.

7. Assists with development, coordination, implementation and evaluation of assigned projects under the supervision of the QI and Compliance Manger for Transplant Services.

8. Works collaboratively with the Administrative Director and others to prepare documents for submission to UNOS and CMS as requested.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Excellent professional and interpersonal skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary team
• Proficient computer skills including use of spreadsheets
• Ability to comprehend and utilize various computer programs
• Excellent organizational and time management skills

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Clean, well-lit, comfortable climate
• Moderate noise environment
• Occasional pressure due to many interruptions
• Pleasant and congenial personnel
• Subject to varying and unpredictable situations

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more - so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation's largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

Performs data collection, data entry, and validation processes for the Advanced Heart Failure Program according to program standards and requirements of regulatory and accrediting agencies. Assists with compilation/analysis/graphic representation of data for purposes of Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement and with preparation of presentations or manuscripts.