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Department

* On Site role

* Must Live in Colorado

Job Summary

This position, under minimal supervision, ensures all aspects of care for the emergency general surgery patient are entered into the EGS registry. This position is responsible for abstracting data from the electronic health record in accordance with the NSQIP and American College of Surgeons standards. Performs a variety of functions to support the collection and coordination of EGS Performance Improvement statistics with emphasis on data entry into a comprehensive computerized management system. Collects EGS data for research and prevention as well as quality improvement tracking and assures accuracy and confidentiality in the handling of all registry related matters. Works collaboratively with the Medical director, Program Manager and Quality Department in providing and analyzing data.

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for executing SCR duties supporting the NSQIP. Identifies eligible surgical patients for inclusion in the NSQIP registry through application of strict inclusion/exclusion criteria. (15%)
• Meets the NSQIP case per year accrual requirement, using the correct application of the program's randomization protocol, directed by the NSQIP guidelines. Identifies areas for streamlining/process improvements in the data collection process. (25%)
• Confidently navigates an electronic health record for required data (10%)
• Validates and develops corrective actions as necessary for correct computer entry of NSQIP data elements (10%)
• Collects pre-operative, operative, and post-operative data components for the program through effective utilization of the hospital medical record system and software applications (10%)
• Reviews weekly site accrual reports and responds to accrual report alerts. Develops data to benchmark, compare volume, patient risk profiles, and risk-adjusted outcomes to national average and to the averages in their peer group of hospitals. (10%)
• Assists in identifying and implementing interdisciplinary projects through findings from NSQIPо, research, and quality assessment studies (5%)
• Presents data and surgical information to the assigned command leadership team and various quality councils/committees/functions (5%)
• Contacts patients/families post-operatively to identify possible occurrences associated with surgical procedures performed at the hospital (5%)
• Maintain current knowledge in data aggregation, policies and procedures (5%)

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree required

Work Experience:

• One year coding experience OR previous working with registry databases and handling medical information in a health care setting. required
• In lieu of a degree, 4-6 years of healthcare experience required

Licenses:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Data Standards Implementation
• Protocol Adherence Monitoring
• Database Design
• Data Migration
• Quality Checks

* On Site role

* Must Live in Colorado

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Benefits

At Denver Health, we take care of the people who take care of our community. Our benefits are built to support your life, your family, and your future — with generous paid time off, fully paid parental leave, exceptional retirement contributions, comprehensive health coverage, and nationally recognized well-being programs. We invest in your growth through tuition assistance, career advancement pathways, and professional development — while also offering meaningful financial advantages through loan forgiveness eligibility and employer contributions. When you join Denver Health, you’re joining a mission-driven organization that invests in you.

Here is a small list of our benefit programs:

• Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, inclusive of vacation, personal/sick, and 7 Holidays
• 100% paid parental leave up to 6 weeks
• Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contribution up to 9.5%
• Generous medical, dental, vision plans in addition to employer paid disability and life insurance.
• Comprehensive well-being programs including on-site employee fitness center located on Denver Health main campus and nationally recognized RESTORE Center
• Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)
• Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more
• Tuition reimbursement & assistance
• Education, coaching, and professional development opportunities through the Workforce Development Center (WFDC) that support internal career growth and advancement pathways
• Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program
• National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer

About Denver Health

Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic healthcare system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver’s 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, the Public Health Institute at Denver Health, Denver Health Medical Plan and Denver Health Foundation.

As Colorado’s primary, and essential, safety-net healthcare system, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided millions in uncompensated care for the uninsured each year.

Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.

Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We value the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community. All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made. Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.