DATA SPECIALIST - PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT - FT DAYS (60203)

**On-Site Position***

Job Summary: 

The Performance Improvement Data Specialist is responsible to manage the department's databases and data extract programs.  The Performance Improvement Data Specialist provides reports, promotes the use of comparative information and analyzes and recommends areas of opportunity for improved efficiency for administration, medical staff quality improvement and strategic planning purposes.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Collects accurate and concise data from charts and other documents to monitor indicators or perform focused studies to assess compliance with accreditation, licensure or hospital policies and procedures. Identifies deviations from normal course of events.
2. Analyzes data and utilizes performance improvement tools and techniques, such as graphs, run charts, control charts in performance improvement reports to the appropriate Medical Staff Departments and/or committees. Shares and displays data in formats for ease in analysis for ongoing performance improvement.
3. Coordinates the review of medical records as needed for Core Measures submission to TJC, CMS, and QIO validation and reliability.  Communicates documentation needs to appropriate staff for ease in abstraction of data.  Ensures data entry is completed timely, exports data to Qnet exchange, prints edit reports, researches edits and re-exports data.
4. Works with various departments, physicians, teams and committees to coordinate the performance improvement process.
5. Submits data to national registries.
6. Supports ongoing improvements in data collection methods.
7. Maintains PI minutes for Medical Staff meetings.  Attends, prepares, and take minutes for meetings as requested. 
8. Assists with developing, maintaining, and entering data on individual physician profiles (Focused and Ongoing Professional Practice Evaluations).
9. Develops and maintains familiarity with hardware, software and reporting tools.  Including but not limited to Meditech, Microsoft Office Word, Microsoft Office Excel.

Assures that all information generated and circulated is treated with strictest of confidentiality.

Education Requirements and Other Requirements:

                Education Level:  Associate Degree or Higher.

                Certification/Licensure:  None.

                Experience Requirements:  Computer skills required.  Works well under stress or tight deadlines and remains flexible to changing systems and processes.  1-3 years experience with chart review and PI process highly desirable.

Salary : $24 - $42