Clinical Data Specialist II-Cardiology

The Clinical Specialist II-Cardiology- Possesses and applies broad clinical knowledge and expertise including concepts, practices and procedures of registry field to accurately and comprehensively abstract national clinical registry data in support of organizational objectives. Under limited supervision, performs work that is broad and varied and may be somewhat difficult in character and clinically thorough, and involves additional reporting responsibility. Acts as a clinical metrics consultant. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values. Working at MLH means carrying the mission forward of caring for our community and impacting the lives of patients in every way through compassion, a deliberate focus on service expectations and a consistent thriving for excellence.
If you are looking to make an impact on a meaningful scale, come join us as we embrace the Power of One! We strive to be an employer of choice and establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where Associates can grow their career caring for others. For over a century, we’ve served the health care needs of the people of Memphis and the Mid-South.

ResponsibilitiesProvides reports, clinical data, and analysis from analytic tools for identifying and communicating clinical performance metrics.Creates analytic tools for identifying and communicating performance from internal and external data sources including assigned registries.Manages, modifies and maintains assigned clinical database.Serves as primary liaison with third-party vendors, database end users, and clinical decision support department.Provides clinical oversight and analytical support for identifying best practices and supporting collaborative results.Designs and implements new clinical reporting systems for internal and external benchmarking and responsible for existing report oversight and distribution.Collects clinical data for inclusion within a specific clinical database in support of organizational quality and safety initiatives.Responsible for abstraction and clinical oversight to ensure the accuracy and integrity of the data sets provided by Decision Support to pediatric collaboratives and databases/registries.Performs other job functions as assigned or requested.

QualificationsRequired - Bachelor's Degree in Clinical or Healthcare.Cardiology or Cathlab experience is required. Epic experience is highly preferred.
Required SkillsClinical healthcare role or clinical quality/outcomes experience; Experience to include working with clinical data to abstract and translate customer needs into functional and technical requirements, as well as model, and develop reporting solutions. 3-5 yearsSubstitutions Allowed: Master’s degree may substitute for one year of related experience.Substitutions Allowed: In lieu of Bachelor’s degree, the candidate must have an Associate’s degree in one of the degrees above with five years of experience in a clinical healthcare role or clinical quality/outcomes experience 5-7 yearsSubstitutions Allowed: In lieu of Bachelor’s degree, the candidate must have high school diploma or equivalent with seven years of experience in a clinical healthcare role or clinical quality/outcomes experience. 7-9 years
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