Job Requirements The
Data Manager Clinical Registries and Core Measures is responsible for fulfilling organizational needs related to Core Measure management and subspecialty data registry management at the University of Maryland Medical Center and/or its affiliates. Oversee day to day activities of data coordinators related to data abstraction, data entry and submission. Ensures compliance with UMMC policies, quality standards, Joint Commission standards, CMS Conditions of Participation, and State regulations and codes. Ensures organizational compliance with core measures and other performance indicators required by regulatory and accrediting entities. Provides input into establishing goals, objectives and performance standards for the department.
Coordinates performance improvement initiatives with physicians and quality improvement teams and leverages data captured in registries and by Core Measures to measure process and outcomes. Possesses leadership and knowledge to manage multiple individuals, systems, responsibilities and activities with close attention to detail.
Work Experience Education and Experience - Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Health related field, required; Master's degree preferred.
- Licensure by the Maryland State Board of Nursing Examiners is required
- Three (3) years related experience in a clinical environment or clinical registry environment required; previous managerial experience preferred
- Experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis for up to four (4) years.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities- Highly effective verbal and written communication skills are required to develop relationships necessary to influence query processes: must be able to follow both verbal and written instructions, clarify/ verify data discrepancies and communicate with differing clinical personnel in an effective manner.
- Must possess analytical skills necessary to clinically assess medical records as necessary to complete data abstraction.
- Excellent organization and problem solving skills and team leadership skills are required to develop and implement efficient work processes.
- Ability to work within a changing environment and interact effectively with staff.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet unexpected deadlines.
- Ability to navigate/utilize varied hospital informational systems.
- Ability to understand and utilize scientific/medical terminology and research theory in both oral and written communications.
- Knowledge of best practice in Clinical Research.
- Ability to communicate efficiently and effectively both orally and in writing with a variety of people both internally and externally.
- Ability to continuously seek to improve the quality of services and processes.
- Knowledge of relevant PC applications.
Patient SafetyEnsures patient safety in the performance of job functions and through participation in hospital, department or unit patient safety initiatives.
- Takes action to correct observed risks to patient safety
- Reports adverse events and near misses to appropriate management authority.
- Identifies possible risks in processes, procedures, devices and communicates the same to those in charge.
