Department/Unit:

　　Surgery Vascular

　　Work Shift:

　　Day (United States of America)

　　Salary Range: Min. $18.00/hr - Max $28.76/hr

　　This position primarily coordinates the collection of structured data to be used for all aspects of the vascular registry including data compilation, data entry, data analysis, and report generation. The coordinator assists in the billing process by gathering and submitting documentation for surgical and radiology claims and analyzing registry reports to insure that all procedures are reported and billed. In addition this position will be integral in the application of quality standards throughout the practice as it seeks to improve the methods by which the organization collects structured data. This includes the creation and maintenance of templated reports for in office procedures and appointments, the monitoring and reporting of physician score cards, and problem solving relative to the collection of missing data.

　　Welcome to Albany Medical Center, providing excellent care to our community each day. We have an exciting opportunity for health care employees looking to join our team as an Registry and Quality Coordinator.

　　An ideal candidate must be able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment, both independently and on a team. This is a full-time position (40 hours/week) Monday – Friday during normal business hours of 7:00AM-3:30PM. This is an onsite position at 391 Myrtle Ave. Albany, NY 12208.

　　Responsibilities:

　　Collect and enter all clinical data in a structured manner into the vascular registry databases

　　Create and run queries for data analysis including monthly quality assurance reports and specific queries as requested by the physicians

　　Where no structured data collection is available, seek to create an ongoing mechanism by which we can efficiently and accurately collect applicable data points

　　Analyze structured data and create requested reports

　　Create and modify databases as needed for new projects and procedures

　　Participate in monthly Research Meetings as the primary practice contact for large scale data pulls and analysis related to ongoing research, presentations, and academic publications

　　Ensure large data set requests have gone through an appropriate vetting process to minimize the duplication of requests and redundant reporting

　　Collaborate with physicians on requested research projects to collect most pertinent data

　　Provide accurate data pulls for external agencies as required for insurance/credentialing purposes

　　Qualifications:

　　Bachelor’s degree with experience in health sciences preferably medical education at RN or LPN level

　　Minimum of 3 (five) years of experience in database management

　　Minimum of 3 (three) years of clinical experience, preferably working with patients with vascular disease

　　Familiarity with medical billing preferred; some familiarity with quality measures preferred

　　Key Skills:

　　Able to communicate clearly and effectively on a wide range of issues with physicians, Vascular Group staff members, and staff members at area hospitals to achieve required goals, Able to work with others to accomplish tasks and goals

　　Able to organize workload, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines

　　Able to determine project parameters, establish needed databases, analyze data, and generate meaningful reports

　　Assess billing reports and determine what measures should be taken regarding documentation and billing of procedures

　　Demonstrate proficiency with multiple software packages including database management, word processing, spreadsheets, and the patient information systems at local hospitals

　　Thank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center!​

　　Albany Medical is an equal opportunity employer.

　　This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Medical Center, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that:

　　Access to information is based on a “need to know” and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.

　　Albany Med is the centerpiece of medicine, research, and medical education in New York’s CapitalRegion and is the area's largest private employer with more than 10,000 employees.

　　Albany Med offers excellent career opportunities in a wide range of roles in both patient care andadministration. We value all our staff members and offer outstanding employee benefits including:

　　Excellent health care coverage (http://albanymedcareers.com/benefits/employee-health-%20benefits/) with lower copays at most Albany Med providers.

　　A wide array of services and programs to support emotional, physical, and mental wellbeing (http://albanymedcareers.com/benefits/employee-advantages/)

　　Anchored in the state’s historic capital city, Albany Med offers a full range outpatient and inpatient careand is home to the region’s largest hospital, only Level 1 trauma center, and only children’s hospital. Thedowntown campus also offers opportunities at Albany Medical College.

　　Albany Med partners with Columbia Memorial Health, Saratoga Hospital and Glens Falls Hospital to form the Albany Med Health System, serving more than three million people over 25 counties.