Bariatric Clinical Reviewer
Company: Cabell Huntington Hospital/St. Mary
Location: Huntington
Posted on: January 27, 2023
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Job Description:
Job Description
Cabell Huntington Hospital is seeking a full-time Bariatric
Clinical Reviewer for the Bariatric Surgery Department.
The Clinical Reviewer will serve as the Metabolic and Bariatric
Surgery Clinical Reviewer (MBSCR). The key responsibility is to
collect and submit accurate, complete, and timely data into the
American College of Surgeon (ACS) database (MBSAQIP) to maintain
the Center of Excellence designation as determined by the
guidelines of the ACS. This task is accomplished through
high-quality data compilation, documentation, and entry of 100% of
metabolic and bariatric procedures performed at the Bariatric
Center 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 the Bariatric
Program Manager, the members of the metabolic and bariatric surgery
team as well as administration to identify opportunities for
clinical quality improvement through other special projects or
initiatives that may be identified. Some clinical knowledge and
understanding of patient care is required in order to collect
appropriately the required data and to assist in identifying areas
for quality improvement. Statistics and detailed reporting that are
required for accreditation as a Bariatric Center of Excellence
shall be maintained along with monthly chart audits that are
required for The Joint Commission. The Clinical Reviewer will audit
and validate data and report all pertinent information to the
Bariatric Program Manager, Bariatric Medical Director and the
Bariatric Clinical Coordinator.
This individual will successfully complete the initial MBSCR Online
Training Program and will maintain annual certification as an
MBSCR; will periodically participate in ongoing educational
webinars, and/or attend professional development courses or
seminars offered at various relevant annual meetings and compliance
with data audits will be required. The Clinical Reviewer will serve
as an educational resource on the MBSAQIP Data Registry Platform
for internal and external audiences by assisting the Bariatric
Clinical Coordinator in developing educational material and
delivering presentations. This individual will also serve on the
Metabolic and Bariatric Committee (MBC) for continuous quality
improvement.
The Clinical Reviewer will be required to have a full understanding
of the program process so they may assist pre-operative patients in
completing the program requirements. This position will be able to
cover the Insurance Coordinator when he/she is out for an extended
period of time to ensure continuity of patient flow through the
program. The Clinical Reviewer may assist the Insurance Coordinator
with pre-certifications of testing and procedures and other duties
as assigned.
On occasion, the Clinical Reviewer will be required to work
flexible hours when assisting with patient educational
seminars.
Requirements
Education:
Experience:
The kind of position-related experience includes:
- Clinical chart review and abstraction experience
- Demonstrates knowledge of the various bariatric procedures the
program offers
- Sufficient experience and/or training in a hospital setting,
preferably in surgery department, surgery or medical
clinic/setting, clinical
research or medical records
- Knowledge of medical terminology, basic anatomy, physiology, and
disease process is required
- Database management and data entry experience preferred.
- Basic or intermediary statistical knowledge preferred
- Quality improvement or patient safety knowledge and experience
preferred
- HIPAA regulations and standards knowledge preferred
- Ability to track health information through various sources such
as medical records, surgery clinics, death index, direct
patient
contact.
- Experience gathering information in a complex hospital system
environment or other medical facility
- Demonstrate ability to prioritize and effectively manage multiple
tasks
- Demonstrate a compassion and sensitive attitude to the Bariatric
patients.
Keywords: Cabell Huntington Hospital/St. Mary, Huntington , Bariatric Clinical Reviewer, Other , Huntington, West Virginia
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