Summary: The Bariatric Chart Reviewer is responsible to the Manager and responsible for chart review and other methods for the collection of data specific to Bariatric Services. Provides internal consulting to those departments involved in tracking, coordinating, and monitoring Bariatric data collection to measure outcomes. Reviews and collects data from medical records and other documents, as required, and compares them against predetermined quality and national indicators to provide staff support for the quality assurance functions.
Other information:
Preferred but not required: RHIA, RHIT, LPN, RD, or RN in a hospital surgery department, surgery clinic, medical records or clinical research
Responsibilities:
Clinical Knowledge: Data collection and identification of areas for quality improvement requires clinical knowledge and understanding of patient care.
Identifies 100 percent of metabolic and bariatric surgery patients for inclusion in the MBSAQIP data registry. Collects preoperative, intraoperative, 30-day postoperative, and long-term follow up data components for the program through the effective utilization of the hospital medical record systems and through a coordinated effort with individual surgeon office staff.
Identifies streamlining and process improvement opportunities in the data collection process. Demonstrates appropriate utilization of resources necessary to obtain valid, reliable data for entry into the program.
Utilizes software and applications for data collection and analysis.Responsible for the accurate, complete and timely entry data into the program's database.
Requisitions necessary charts from the Medical Records department and performs the reviews. Obtains and reviews other documents as appropriate and necessary
Prepares summary reports of findings from reviews. Maintains files of all documentation of chart reviews and insures that all documents are held in safe keeping. Participates in data compilation for audits and (re) accreditation or site visits.
Assists in designing and developing educational material for special projects for staff and community.
Remains abreast of latest updates/changes in relevant registry programs and data base programs.
Other Duties.
Credentials: Essential: * BLS - Basic Life Saving certification
Beebe Healthcare serves the Sussex County community with a medical center located in beautiful, historic Lewes, Delaware, and convenient outpatient locations throughout the county. Founded in 1916 by two physician brothers, Drs. James Beebe and Richard C. Beebe, the medical center in Lewes is a 210-licensed-bed, not-for-profit seaside community hospital. Beebe's specialized service lines include cardiac and vascular, surgical services, oncology, women's health, and orthopaedic services. Beebe offers an array of inpatient, outpatient, emergency, and diagnostic services.
Beebe's five satellite campuses offer imaging, physical rehabilitation, and lab services, as well as walk-in care centers. In addition, Beebe offers Wound Healing & Hyperbaric Medicine and Diabetes Management & Medical Nutrition Therapy.
With a mission to serve the community, Beebe also offers many free screenings and outreach programs through its Population Health Department; and advanced medical care for those who are recuperating at home through Beebe Home Care Services.
Beebe is also training the next generation of nurses through the Margaret H. Rollins School of Nursing, located behind the Medical Cente...r in Lewes.
Beebe's Medical Staff has grown tremendously since the early 1990s. Employed physicians through Beebe Medical Group and our affiliated physicians on Beebe's Medical Staff now serve patients from Milford to Millville in specialties including cardiac surgery, dermatology, endocrinology, family practice, gastroenterology, general surgery, internal medicine, pediatric neurology, and surgical oncology.
Beebe is proud to offer quality care, close to home for the residents and visitors of Sussex County.
