Clinical IS Specialist - Surgery- Mercy Fairfield

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Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Work Shift:

Days (United States of America)

Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

The Clinical Information System Specialist (CISS) is responsible for planning, organizing, coordinating, and evaluating materials and resources to ensure accurate patient surgical billings, surgery scheduling, statistical and/or financial analysis. 

Essential Job Functions

• Develops and maintains on-demand ad-hoc reports.  Develops, collects, and monitors statistics as requested.

• Assumes role of charge entry as needed with a high degree of accuracy.  Assures all patient charge sheets are received and entered correctly and timely. Notifies Perioperative Leadership of any problems and seeks clarification as needed.

• Collaborates with Supply Chain to resolve interface issues and ensure proper charge reconciliation.

• Assumes role of secretary and/or scheduler as needed. Accurately schedules avoiding conflicts.  Notifies Perioperative Leadership of add-on’s, cancellations, and changes to the schedule.

• Provides on-going, first level application support, completes daily, monthly, and yearly close functions and appropriate reporting of the same.

• Maintains confidentiality of patient data including medical history and diagnosis. Safeguards sensitive internal information both verbal and written.

• Assumes responsibility for professional growth, keeps updated on current trends in computer systems and related fields by and networking with peers.

• Participates in department performance improvement.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Licensing/Certification

None

Education

High School Diploma or GED (required)

Work Experience

Previous experience in health care setting (preferred)

Training

Epic Electronic Health Record (preferred)

Language

None

Patient Population

Not applicable to this position

Working Conditions

Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.

General office environment.

May have periods of constant interruptions.

Prolonged periods of working alone.

                                                                                                                                     

Additional Physical Requirements/Hazards

Physical Requirements

Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination)

Perform shift work

Hear alarms/telephone/audio recordings

Repetitive arm/hand movements

Finger Dexterity

Color Vision

Acuity – near                                                  

Hazards

Not applicable to this position                                                                             

Skills

Analyzing data or information

Scheduling

Problem Solving

Multi-task

Strong concentration

Telephone technique / etiquette skills

Attention to detail

Acceptance of authority

Critical thinking

Communication – verbal and writing

Teamwork

Conflict resolution

Active listening

Relationship building

Positive attitude

Microsoft Office

typing skills

Medical Terminology

Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.

As a Mercy Health associate, you’re part of a Misson that matters. We support your well-being – personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way. 

What we offer
•    Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
•    Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HAS/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
•    Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care