Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Clinical Reviewer (MBSCR) (Full-Time)

Company: Boston Medical Center
Location: Waltham
Posted on: May 23, 2020

Job Description:

The MBSCR’s 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 percent of metabolic and bariatric procedures performed at the center into the MBSAQIP Registry. Position Summary: The Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Clinical Reviewer (MBSCR) will abstract and submit data to the American college of Surgeons Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program database. The MBSCR’s key responsibility is to collect and submit accurate, complete and timely data to the MBSAQIP Registry. This is accomplished through high quality data compilation, documentation and entry of 100% of metabolic and bariatric procedures. In addition the MBSCR works closely with the members of the metabolic, bariatric and general surgery departments to identify opportunities for quality improvement and other special projects that may be identified. Essential Responsibilities/Duties: Successfully completes the online MBSCR Training Program and annual recertification Knowledge of medical terminology, basic anatomy, and physiology and disease process is required Responsible for the accurate, complete and timely entry of data into the MBSAQIP Registry Collects 100% of patients for inclusion including pre-operative, intraoperative, 30 day post-operative, and long term follow-up data components for the program through effective utilization of the hospital medical record systems and through a coordinated effort with the individual surgeons and staff. Demonstrates appropriate utilization of resources necessary to obtain valid, reliable data for entry into the MBSAQIP Registry Utilizes software applications for data collection and analysis Participates in data compilation for audits and re accreditation or site visits Periodically attends voluntary in-person professional development seminars offered at annual meetings. Establishes effective working relationships with members of the hospital community, especially staff in the surgery, medicine, nursing, medical records, and information systems departments that is necessary for the management and success of the program Identifies streamlining and process improvement opportunities in the data collection process Quality Improvement and patient safety knowledge and experience is preferred Ability to interact with all members of the bariatric surgical team and administrative staff in a professional and courteous manner Job Requirements Education RN, BSN, PA or NP degree preferred or equivalent degree Licensed in Massachusetts as a registered nurse, Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner Experience: Clinical knowledge Data collection and identification of opportunities for improvement requires surgical clinical knowledge and an understanding of patient care and quality improvement Knowledge and skills: Ability to learn and utilize new software and Web applications for data entry and report generation Computer knowledge for chart review and abstraction Computer and Internet skills familiarity and comfort with (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.) Database data management experience preferred Pandologic. Category: , Keywords: Clinical Auditor

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