Data Coordinator - Lung Screening FT Days

Job Summary

Maintains patient registries for lung screening or incidental lung nodule programs for early detection of lung cancer.  Collects, evaluates and analyzes data pertaining to database; specifically involves reporting for administrative meetings, Quality Assurance programs, marketing initiatives, Medical Group, individual clients and any other pertinent statistics and reporting needs as required. Works in collaboration with the management to provide accurate reporting statistics for department productivity and successes.

Essential Functions
 

• Assist in patient navigation alongside nurse navigators for lung screening / incidental lung nodule programs
• Communicate with navigation team, ordering providers and pulmonary team for appropriate patient care and follow up
• Maintain patient tracking registries. This includes data entry, verification of details in electronic medical records (EMR), management of communication to patients with letters or MyChart and communication to providers via EMR or fax.
• Assist with weekly nodule conference reporting and preparation
• Participate in educating providers and practice staff on program details and patient navigation
• Optional Community Teaching – Promoting lung programs during organized events (ie, screening & tobacco cessation)
• Collects, reviews and analyzes statistical data for management.
• Translates data and other information prepared by management into meaningful information for decision making and goal planning.
• Maintains accurate and timely reporting methods.
• Presents graphics and other information pertaining to department specific statistics, as well as Quality Assurance data for both non-clinical and clinical sectors of the department during monthly meetings in a logical and concise format.
• Writes clear and concise monthly and quarterly reports for management, physicians and individual clients to measure process and outcomes.
• Compiles abstract data into reporting methods for trending and tracking.
• Ensures accuracy and timeliness of reporting and any requested data.
• Compiles appropriate data to accommodate requests from outside departments upon request.
• Participates in reporting to management progress in achievement of department goals.
• Assists department in maintaining and building relationships with external facilities and departments.
• Works under pressure in order to meet deadlines and timely requests. Maintain a professional image and the confidentiality of all information.
• Provides programming support and personal computer expertise for the department as needed.

 

Physical Requirements
 

Work environment is in and office setting. Must be able to lift 25 pounds. Work requires sitting for long periods of time, walking, repetitive wrist motions, occasional lifting, stretching and bending.

Education, Experience and Certifications
 

High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or Computer Science preferred. 3 years of data entry or administrative experience required. CMA/RMA preferred due to specific responsibilities for lung program.  Working knowledge of basic computer programs specifically word processing database; proficient with Excel required. communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people. Maintains confidentiality.

Atrium Health is one of the nation’s leading healthcare organizations, connecting patients with on-demand care, world-class specialists and the region’s largest primary care network. A recognized leader in healthcare delivery, quality and innovation, our foundation rests on providing clinically excellent and compassionate care.

We’ve been serving our community since 1940, when we opened our doors as Charlotte Memorial Hospital. Since then, our network has grown to include more than 40 hospitals and 900 care locations ranging from doctors’ offices to behavioral health centers to nursing homes.

Our focus: Delivering the highest quality patient care, supporting medical research and education, and joining with partners outside our walls to keep our community healthy.