Data Specialist - CIBMTR Transplant and Cellular Therapy

At Houston Methodist, the Data Specialist is responsible for compiling and maintaining various statistical summary data. Additional duties include designing, developing and preparing routine statistical reports as well as responding to requests for information from various data collection systems.

FLSA STATUS
Exempt

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in a health care related field required or four years of experience required in lieu of degree

EXPERIENCE

• Experience in data abstraction and collection obtained via education or experience required
• Two years of hospital or allied health data management experience preferred

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Required
SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
• Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
• Knowledge of current applicable software programs and computer systems; proficient in Windows based applications
• Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, medical records, or constituent relationship management (as applied to department assigned)
• General knowledge of statistical analysis techniques
• Ability to independently analyze and solve problems
• Interpersonal skills for interfacing with all levels of customers and collaborating across clinical and non-clinical departments
• Ability to handle multiple priorities with good attention to detail
• Ability to enhance reporting effectiveness and efficiency

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Promotes a positive work environment and contributes to a dynamic, team focused work unit that actively helps one another to achieve optimal department results. Collaborates with all members of the team by actively communicating and reporting pertinent information and data in a comprehensive manner.
• Serves as a resource for statistical information pertaining to research studies, registry requirements, and/or strategic initiatives conducted within the department or in collaboration with other departments.

SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Compiles and maintains various daily, monthly and yearly statistical summary data utilizing hospital, clinical, and/or departmental specific information systems.
• Prepares and provides reports needed on a routine basis for physicians, staff and/or management.
• Develops and maintains databases.
• Extracts, develops and/or analyzes information and statistical data for research studies, project requests and surveys. Meets designated goals for assigned compliance reports.
• Provides and/or sends information requested by internal/external customers (e.g., patients, physicians, sponsors, registries) in a timely manner and meets time sensitive deadlines.

QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Supports department with data abstraction for regulatory/accreditation requirements and/or performance/process improvement projects.
• Evaluates data to ensure accuracy and completeness. Ensures that protocol (research and non-research) required events took place and monitors the reporting of data as applicable to scope of department.

FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Handles department resources and assignment effectively and efficiently as evidenced by prudent use of office supplies, timely data abstraction, data entry, and data submission.

GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Identifies and assumes responsibility of own learning needs, consults with healthcare team experts and seeks continuing education opportunities to meet those needs. Completes and updates the individual development plan (IDP) on an on-going basis. Ensures own career discussions occur with appropriate management.
• Assesses and analyzes present and future needs, best evidence, trends, challenges, and opportunities related to department strategic goals.

SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
WORK ATTIRE

• Uniform: No
• Scrubs: No
• Business professional: Yes
• Other (department approved): Yes

ON-CALL*
*Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. Disaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.

• On Call* No

TRAVEL**
**Travel specifications may vary by department**

• May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes
• May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area Yes

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in a health care related field required or four years of experience required in lieu of degree

EXPERIENCE

• Experience in data abstraction and collection obtained via education or experience required
• Two years of hospital or allied health data management experience preferred

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Required