Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery Clinical Reviewer - PRN

About the job

Everyone who works with Mercy Health is united under one purpose: to help our patients be well in mind, body and spirit. This drive, along with our history of faith, is a powerful combination. It gives us a shared calling to work toward every day. Join our exceptional team and help us continue to provide the highest quality of health care possible to our communities.

Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery Clinical Reviewer - Mercy Health Physicians - PRN

The Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Clinical Reviewer (MBSCR) key responsibility is to collect and submit accurate, complete, and timely data to the MBSAQIP Registry. This task is accomplished through high-quality data compilation, documentation, and entry of 100% of metabolic and bariatric procedures performed at Mercy Lorain Hospital into the MBSAQIP Data Registry Platform in a timely manner. This person will identify process improvement opportunities in the data collection process and will work closely with metabolic & bariatric and general surgery departments to identify opportunities for clinical quality improvement and other special projects that may be identified.

Essential Functions

• Identifies 100 percent of metabolic and bariatric patients for inclusion in the MBSAQIP Registry.
• Demonstrates appropriate utilization of resources necessary to obtain valid, reliable data for entry into the program.
• Must participate in bariatric program meetings and teleconferences. (MBS Committee Meetings are required)
• Must be able to interpret and present data collected upon request and during MBS Committee Meetings.
• Must actively participate in data compiling for audits and (re)accreditation or site visits and assist coordinator as needed.
• Manages Accreditation criteria to ensure bariatric program meets expectations set forth by MBSAQIP.
• Works closely and directly with the MBS (Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery) Coordinator.
• The MBSCR works closely with the members of the metabolic and bariatric surgery team to review SAR to identify, track, and implement quality improvement projects based on SAR outcomes.
• Independently manages workflows to, as requested, meet established deadlines and performs abstraction and data entry to meet identified deadlines for successful submission of data to MBSAQIP Registry.
• Consistently completes targeted clinical case reviews utilizing clinical decision making, critical thinking, and objectivity.
• Actively participates/coordinates committees, task forces, and in work groups as needed/requested.
• Collects preoperative, intraoperative, 30-day postoperative, and long-term (six month and annual thereafter) follow-up data components for the program through the effective utilization of the hospital medical record systems and through a coordinated effort with individual surgeon office staff.
• Identifies streamlining and process improvement opportunities in the data collection process in collaboration with the entire bariatric surgery team.
• The MBSCR may need to fulfill request for outcomes data and report to the MBS Committee and other appropriate personnel.
• This role encounters Protected Health Information (PHI) as part of regular responsibilities. Mercy Health employees must abide by all requirements to maintain PHI safely and securely for our patients. Annual training, Mercy Health Code of Conduct and Mercy Health policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.
  
  

Qualifications And Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred not required.
• Must successfully complete and maintain the online MBSCR Training Program upon hire and as directed by the MBSAQIP.
  
  

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of medical terminology, basic anatomy, physiology, and disease process is required.
• Minimum one year experience in a hospital surgery department, surgery clinic, clinical research, data registry, or medical records.
• Clinical chart review and abstraction experience preferred.
• Computer and internet experience required.
• Knowledge and comfort with Microsoft Office products are essential.
• Quality improvement or patient safety knowledge and experience preferred.
• Basic or intermediate statistical knowledge preferred.
  
  

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans

Prescription drug coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance w/AD&D

Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible

Paid time off

Educational Assistance

And much more

• Benefits offerings vary according to employment status
  
  

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email [email protected]. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at [email protected]