Position Summary:

The Data Specialist reviews selection criteria, evaluation parameters, and analyzes diagnostic information to determine inclusion and exclusion of clinical data entry into the database. This role will gather clinical data from various medical records and internal and external data sources for the purpose of reporting to registry stakeholders. The Data Specialist will compile all required information, including but not limited to outcome and process measures, annual follow-up, and ongoing vital status. This data is critical to operational reporting, quality and safety reporting, and mandated regulatory reporting to federal and state health agencies. Data will also serve for purposes of patient care management, research, epidemiological studies, and state and national data submission. This role is responsible for supporting Johns Hopkins Hospital, Johns Hopkins Bayview, Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center, Suburban Hospital, Sibley Hospital, and All Children’s Hospital. This role reports to the Registry Manager.

Competencies:

Education:
Requires successful completion of:
a) Associate’s degree from an accredited School OR
b) 2 years of related work experience.
Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Essential Functions:

• Abstract clinically relevant data from electronic medical records and report to registry or hospital databases.
• Based on a thorough understanding of the registry products, may respond to all requests for information.
• Clinical interpretation of data definitions in accordance with registry reporting standards.
• Assists with internal and external audits.
• Assists with report generation and communication pathways.
• May assist with data submission process; quality assurance and control processes.
• May assist with data mining for projects.
• Complete annual requirements for maintenance of registry certification, if applicable.
• Assist with regular communication of results and initiatives via scorecards, dashboards, newsletters, memos, emails, etc.
• Assists in collecting materials used to generate reports and presentations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Salary Range: Minimum $23.96 per hour - Maximum $39.57 per hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility.

In cases where the range is displayed as a $0 amount, salary discussions will occur during candidate screening calls, before any subsequent compensation discussion is held between the candidate and any hiring authority.

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