[Remote] Surgical Clinical Reviewer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine. The Surgical Clinical Reviewer is responsible for collecting and submitting reliable data to the ACS NSQIP and working closely with the Department of Surgery to identify opportunities for clinical quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.ResponsibilitiesIdentifies surgical patients for inclusion in the Program through the application of Program inclusion/exclusion criteria and protocolsCollects preoperative, operative, and postoperative data components for the Program through the effective utilization of the hospital medical record systemsAttends weekly Quality Improvement (Morbidity & Mortality, Tumor Board, etc.) conferences to ensure reliable data collection of postoperative occurrencesDemonstrates applicability of the methodology and the reliability of definitions utilized by reviewers within the Program through Inter-Rater Reliability (IRR) testingIdentifies streamlining and process improvement opportunities in the data collection processDemonstrates appropriate utilization of resources necessary to obtain valid, reliable data for entry into the ProgramEstablishes effective working relationships with members of the hospital community, especially staff in the Surgery, Medicine, Nursing, Health Information Management and the Information Systems Departments whose support is necessary for the management and success of the ProgramContacts patients and/or families via telephone and/or written communications postoperatively for the purpose of identifying possible occurrences associated with surgical procedures performed at the hospitalServes as an educational resource on the ACS NSQIP for internal and external audiences by developing educational material and delivering presentationsSuccessfully completes the ACS NSQIP SCR Training/Certification ProgramParticipates in Program teleconferences. Attends ACS NSQIP National ConferenceSkillsMaster's level degree in a health care related fieldAbility to complete all training modules and pass the ACS NSQIP certification examinationMinimum one year experience in hospital surgery department, surgery clinic, clinical research or medical recordsContact with Others: Administrators, physicians, residents, students, hospital personnel, patients/patient familiesComputer and Internet experience required — familiarity and comfort with MS Office products is essential for success in this position (Word and Excel- required; PowerPoint and Access preferred)BenefitsPaid Time Off (PTO)Medical and Prescription Drug InsuranceDental and Vision InsuranceRetirement PlansShort & Long Term DisabilityLife & Accidental Death InsuranceTuition ReimbursementHealth Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsWellness ProgramsVoluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!Company OverviewRWJBarnabas Health is New Jersey’s largest and most comprehensive academic health system, caring for more than 5 million people annually. It was founded in 2020, and is headquartered in Newark, New Jersey, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://www.rwjbarnabashealthcareers.org/.