Clinical Data Coordinator

10 Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is seeking a data analyst role focused on ImproveCareNow Registry data collection and management. The position supports safe patient care by ensuring accurate data entry, integrity, and timely reporting to clinicians and team members.

You will maintain records, extract monthly activity data, and participate in quality improvement initiatives in collaboration with care teams. A Bachelor’s degree in a related field and strong analytic skills are required.

Qualifications

• Five years of experience in clinical or related field.
• Three years of experience in data management with knowledge about database development, data quality principles, and statistical methodologies.
• Experience in research with knowledge of research principles, methodologies, and study design.
• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, Statistics, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Performs department-specific responsibilities related to ImproveCareNow Registry maintenance and data collection, including accurate/timely entry of clinical data, data entry into registry repository, adhering to data definitions, and ensuring data validation and integrity
• Makes data available to physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, and other team members
• Provides reports on a regular basis and conducts team meetings to share data
• Adheres to Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act requirements regarding strict confidentiality of patient data, quality assurance indicators, and results of information collected
• Mantains extensive records, including diseases and outcomes
• May interact with other hospital staff and/or departments to request and collect data
• Retrieves and tabulates necessary data regarding monthly patient activity, e.g., newly diagnosed, relapsed, progressions, and death
• Supports and participates in the continuous assessment and improvement of quality data entry and analysis in collaboration with providers and members of the Improve CareNow team
• Works with team to identify quality improvement initiatives, implements improvement plans, monitors outcomes, and identifies opportunities for improvement

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Independent judgment

Self-directed

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, Statistics, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Access

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Children’s is one of the nation’s leading children’s hospitals. No matter the role, every member of our team is an essential part of our mission to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow. We’re committed to putting you first, and that commitment is at the heart of our company culture: People first. Children always.

Work Shift Day: Friday, Monday, Thursday, Tuesday, Wednesday. Shift Start Time: 8:00 AM. Shift End Time: 5:00 PM. Worker Sub-Type: Regular.

Job Description

Reviews, organizes, and synthesizes clinical data collected for Improve Care Now. Ensures that data produce valid, meaningful, and reliable results. Proactively supports efforts that ensure delivery of safe patient care and services promote a safe environment at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta.

Experience

• 5 years of experience in clinical or a related field
• 3 years of experience in data management and coordination with knowledge about database development, data quality principles, and statistical methodologies
• Experience in research with knowledge of research principles, methodologies, and study design

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the subspecialty of involvement Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) certification

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, Statistics, or related field

Certification Summary

No professional certifications required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Able to communicate knowledge of federal regulations and regulatory requirements regarding patient confidentiality
• Self-directed and motivated to work independently toward short- and long-term goals
• Ability to exercise independent judgment in doing medical summaries with strong analytical capabilities
• Good communication, organization, and interpersonal skills
• Good computer skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Access, Excel, and PowerPoint) and basic statistics

Job Responsibilities

• Performs department-specific responsibilities related to ImproveCareNow Registry maintenance and data collection, including accurate/timely entry of clinical data, data entry into registry repository, adhering to data definitions, and ensuring data validation and integrity
• Makes data available to physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, and other team members
• Provides reports on a regular basis and conducts team meetings to share data
• Adheres to Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act requirements regarding strict confidentiality of patient data, quality assurance indicators, and results of information collected
• Maintains extensive records, including diseases and outcomes
• May interact with other hospital staff and/or departments to request and collect data
• Retrieves and tabulates necessary data regarding monthly patient activity, e.g., newly diagnosed, relapsed, progressions, and death
• Supports and participates in the continuous assessment and improvement of quality data entry and analysis in collaboration with providers and members of the Improve CareNow team
• Works with team to identify quality improvement initiatives, implements improvement plans, monitors outcomes, and identifies opportunities for improvement

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law.

Primary Location Address: 2220 North Druid Hills Road

Job Family: Data Analysis & Management

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta has been 100 percent committed to kids for more than 100 years. A not-for-profit organization, Children’s is dedicated to making kids better today and healthier tomorrow. With 3 hospitals, 20 neighborhood locations and a total of 673 beds, Children’s is the largest healthcare provider for children in Georgia and one of the largest pediatric clinical care providers in the country. Children’s offers access to more than 60 pediatric specialties and programs and is ranked among the top children’s hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report. Children’s has been recognized as a Fortune 100 Best Place to Work, a Best Place for Working Mothers, and as a top employer for diversity and millennials. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefit package that supports our mission, vision and values. We are proud to offer an array of programs and services to our employees that have distinguished us as a best place to work in the country. Connect to our mission of making kids better today and healthier tomorrow.

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