Clinical Quality Data Coordinator I

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 number 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 with required guidelines from governmental and state authorities, certifying bodies, national databases, registries, and institutional initiatives. Registries may include, but are not limited to, CathPCI, VQI, CP-MI, CAD, Resuscitation, TVT, NSQIP, and LAAO. May also be trained to support mortality and PSI reviews. 
 

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 
   

Preferred

• Experience
  Epic experience preferred 
  Data platform knowledge preferred 
   

• Licenses and Certifications
  (RN) REGISTERED NURSE Upon Hire or
  (LVN) LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE Upon Hire 
   

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.

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.