Surgical Clinical Reviewer

Job Title: Surgical Clinical Reviewer

Location: Cooperman Barnabas Medical Ctr

Department Name: Department of Surgery

Req #: 0000238249

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $58,000.00 - $78,000.00 per year

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview:

The Surgical Clinical Reviewer s chief responsibility is to collect and submit reliable data to the ACS NSQIP,

This is accomplished through high-quality data compilation, documentation and entry into the ACS NSQIP database of all eligible surgeries for the hospital.The SCR works closely with the members of the Department of Surgery to identify opportunities for clinical quality improvement (QI), patient safety (PS) initiatives, and other special projects as may be identified. The SCR will also be responsible for assisting surgical residents in identifying and initializing QI and PS research projects,

Qualifications:

Required

• Master's level degree in a health care related field.

• Ability to complete all training modules and pass the ACS NSQIP certification examination,

Preferred:

•  Minimum one year experience in hospital surgery department, surgery clinic, clinical research or medical records,

• Contact with Others: Administrators, physicians, residents, students, hospital personnel, patients/patient families

• Computer and Internet experience required — familiarity and comfort with MS Office products is essential for success in this position (Word and Excel- required; PowerPoint and Access preferred).

Scheduling requirements:

• Full time days

• Fully remote in New Jersey.

Essential Functions:

• Identifies surgical patients for inclusion in the Program through the application of Program inclusion/exclusion criteria and protocols.

•  Collects preoperative, operative, and postoperative data components for the Program through the effective utilization of the hospital medical record systems.

• Attends weekly Quality Improvement (Morbidity & Mortality, Tumor Board, etc.) conferences to ensure reliable data collection of postoperative occurrences.

• Demonstrates applicability of the methodology and the reliability of definitions utilized by reviewers within the Program through Inter-Rater Reliability (IRR) testing

•  Identifies streamlining and process improvement opportunities in the data collection process.

• Demonstrates appropriate utilization of resources necessary to obtain valid, reliable data for entry into the Program

•  Establishes effective working relationships with members of the hospital community, especially staff in the Surgery, Medicine, Nursing, Health Information Management and the Information Systems Departments whose support is necessary for the management and success of the Program.

• Contacts patients and/or families via telephone and/or written communications postoperatively for the purpose of identifying possible occurrences associated with surgical procedures performed at the hospital.

• Serves as an educational resource on the ACS NSQIP for internal and external audiences by developing educational material and delivering presentations.

•  Successfully completes the ACS NSQIP SCR Training/Certification Program.

• Participates in Program teleconferences. Attends ACS NSQIP National Conference.

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to supports our employees’ physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance

• Dental and Vision Insurance

• Retirement Plans

• Short & Long Term Disability

• Life & Accidental Death Insurance

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

• Wellness Programs

• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)

• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer