Primary Responsibilities
• Follow assigned processes to review data from assigned practices for gaps and fill in gaps with data from EMR/PM systems.
• Understand clinical terminology related to disease states as it relates to data variables abstracted.
• Assist in data management projects as assigned.
• Meet data management project goals.
• Be able to communicate any concerns or insights learned during chart abstraction.
Education / Experience
• Medical Assistant or higher education preferred. Experience in oncology and or urology is a plus.
• Data entry experience in a production environment, or specifically in a laboratory/healthcare setting is preferred but not required
• Teaching experience is a plus
Skills / Abilities
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Knowledgeable in healthcare-related computer applications including practice management, electronic health record, VPN’s etc.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and transcripts based on previous industry experience is highly desirable
• Ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to enter data
• The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations)
• Ability to identify problems and recommend solutions within the scope of his or her authority
• Ability to apply good judgment in solving everyday problems with calmness and diplomacy
• Ability to exercise self-initiative, plan, prioritize, and complete delegated tasks
• Ability to read, understand, and follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees
• Ability to demonstrate professionalism, compassion, and caring at all times when dealing with others
• Ability to maintain strict patient, physician, staffs and corporate confidentiality
• Ability to work with a diverse group and team utilizing well developed communication skills. Ability to motivate and encourage team members as well as handle and delegate responsibilities where necessary
• Collects and researches data, uses intuition and experience to complement data
• Incorporates and demonstrates customer service strategies in dealing with people in order to achieve the organization’s goal of providing quality comprehensive urological care
• Readily shares information, knowledge and personal strengths. Seeks to understand and build on differing perspectives of others to enhance team efficiency and quality outcomes
• Works well and cooperates with other staff members. Is courteous, tactful, and has a team spirit. Communicates in a clear, concise, effective and timely manner, both orally and in writing. Displays well-developed listening skills
• Ability to adapt to constantly changing circumstances while maintaining a professional perspective. Engages in continuous learning, adjusts the application of knowledge, skills and abilities while addressing new challenges as contextual realities change