Clinical Quality Data Coordinator I

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO medical plan, available day one at

100% coverage for preventive care - no

Paid Time Off, available day one

Retirement Programs through TRS

Paid Parental Leave Benefit

Wellness programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Learn more about these and other UT SW

Job summary

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas seeks a data management professional to provide comprehensive clinical data and analytical support across the health system. You will ensure reporting compliance with governmental and institutional guidelines while collaborating with clinicians and IT to improve data quality and access.

Responsibilities include extracting, validating, and summarizing data from EMR systems, supporting performance improvement initiatives, and adhering

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in related clinical or healthcare data management.
• 1 year equivalent experience in clinical or healthcare data management with no degree or equivalent experience.
• Experience with using Microsoft Office Applications.
• RN or LVN license upon hire.
• Epic experience preferred; data platform knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Acquire proficiency with EMR software and regulatory guidelines.
• Extract, validate, and summarize data for reporting and performance improvement.
• Provide comprehensive analytical support for clinical performance initiatives.
• Maintain timely adherence to regulatory and data deadlines.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams and attend stakeholder meetings.
• Fulfill department goals and complete projects with guidance.

Skills

MS Office

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related clinical or healthcare data management

RN or LVN license Upon Hire

Tools

Epic

EMR software

Job description

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?

With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the No. 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

JOB SUMMARY

Provides comprehensive clinical data and analytical support for the UTSW Health System through collaboration, innovation, and efficiency. Ensures reporting compliance in accordance with required guidelines from governmental, state, certifying bodies, national databases, and institutional initiatives.

BENEFITS

UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Required

• Education:
  • Bachelor's Degree in related clinical or healthcare data management
• Experience:
  • No experience with Bachelor's degree or
  • 1 year equivalent experience in clinical or healthcare data management with no degree
  • Experience with using Microsoft Office Applications
• Licenses and Certifications:
  • (RN) REGISTERED NURSE Upon Hire or
  • (LVN) LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE Upon Hire

Preferred

• Experience:
  • Epic experience preferred
  • Data platform knowledge preferred

JOB DUTIES

• Acquire proficiency and maintain knowledge with the following:
  • Electronic Medical Record (EMR) software
  • Regulatory guidelines and certification(s) requirements, processes, and trends for data reporting
  • Performance improvement measures, reference materials, and definitions
  • Various platforms using data management and querying skills to extract, validate and summarize data
  • Clinical performance improvement initiatives to be able to provide comprehensive analytical support
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal and professional communication skills; both written and spoken.
• Work with mentor to develop analytical ability sufficient to evaluate data, make sound judgments and recommendations.
• Adhere to regulatory and data deadlines.
• Participate and collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Attend stakeholder meetings.
• Complete projects as assigned with assistance.
• Fulfill department expectations and goals.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Organize, coordinate, and demonstrate judgement, professionalism, and diplomacy.
• Establish excellent customer service skills and a professional attitude.
• Navigate, abstract, and analyze data for performance monitoring and data reporting.
• Meet mandatory deadlines.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal and professional communication skills; both written and spoken.
• Work in partnership with leadership, physicians, and additional stakeholders in a positive manner.
• Develop problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently.
• Recognizing and promoting good ideas/solutions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS

Working Conditions

• Office Setting

Salary Information

Salary is commensurate with education, skills, and relevant experience.

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT

Security

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

EEO

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.