Data Consultant

 

What you will be doing:

This role is responsible for completion of clinical mappings of hospital data, performing clinical QAs and maintaining effective relationships with consultants and hospital contacts. The focus of this position is to correctly map hospital data to ensure data integrity of the reporting in a timely manner.

This role also involves being a resource person to assist others with mapping and QA issues.

This position functions primarily in collaboration with consultants and hospital contacts; and receives support from the supervisor and the Clinical group.

• Clinical mappings of hospital data

• Clinical products and data tools

• QA

Error Mapping, QAs, Support and Research Work – 85%

• Code error maps in SPL Mapper and complete QAs skillfully and accurately using clinical data

• Perform clinical QAs for different APR-DRGs to ensure accuracy of mappings

• Research information using internet sources such as Google, ARUP, etc.

• Source problems by drilling down detailed patient billing using AQT or Transform to verify integrity of the data

• Resolve errors, omissions, or discrepancies in data through consultant

• Collaborate with team members (consultants, hospital contacts, and team leader) regarding mapping, QA problems and solutions

• Compose letters to hospital contacts and consultants concerning QA issues

• Review error maps of clinical analysts

• Clearly articulate information to consultants, hospital contacts, supervisor, etc.

• Senior resource – Assists others in mapping & QA issues

• Is able to assess a new CDM to assure it meets the specifications needed to successfully load in SPL Mapper

• Performs QA in Transform

• Has knowledge of and can interpret (e.g., roll-ups, mappings) POL resource consumption reports

• Supports operations analysts and consultants by reviewing POL reports with them.

• Represents the clinical staff on committees outside the clinical arena

Training New Clinical Analysts: (if no new employees, time goes to above) – 10%

• Train new employees as assigned by supervisor

• Mentor new employees

Administrative – 5%

• Set up meetings with hospital personnel for new installation which includes scheduling, coordinating with appropriate contacts and arranging travel logistics

• Attend departmental meetings to remain current on issues and procedures

• Record and report work time appropriately (Workday)

​Required Qualifications

Work Experience:

Years of Applicable Experience - 0 or more years

Education:

High School Diploma or GED (Required)

 

Preferred Qualifications

Skills:

• Practical clinical experience

• Clinical products and data acquisition tools

• Data Integrity

Experience:

• 2 years of applicable experience

Education:

• Bachelors

 

Additional Job Requirements:

• Remain in a stationary position for prolonged periods of time 

• Be adaptive and change priorities quickly; meet deadlines 

• Attention to detail 

• Operate computer programs and software 

• Ability to communicate effectively with audiences in person and in electronic formats.   

• Day-to-day contact with others (co-workers and/or the public) 

• Making independent decisions 

• Ability to work in a collaborative business environment in close quarters with peers and varying interruptions 

 

Working Conditions: Remote

 

Travel Requirements: No travel required

 

Physical Demands: Sedentary: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves remaining stationary most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if movement is required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

 

Premier’s compensation philosophy is to ensure that compensation is reasonable, equitable, and competitive in order to attract and retain talented and highly skilled employees. Premier’s internal salary range for this role is $43,000 - $79,000. Final salary is dependent upon several market factors including, but not limited to, departmental budgets, internal equity, education, unique skills/experience, and geographic location. Premier utilizes a wide-range salary structure to allow base salary flexibility within our ranges.

Employees also receive access to the following benefits:

·       Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance

·       401k retirement program

·       Paid time off

·       Participation in Premier’s employee incentive plans

·       Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities

Premier at a glance:

• Ranked #1 on Charlotte’s Healthiest Employers list for 2019, 2020 and 2022, and 49th Healthiest Employer in America (2022)
• ​Named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by Ethisphere® Institute for the 13th year in a row
• The only company to be recognized by KLAS twice for Overall Healthcare Management Consulting
   

Employees receive:

• Perks and discounts
• Access to on-site and online exercise classes
• Paid time off to volunteer in their communities

Premier is looking for smart, agile individuals like you to help us transform the healthcare industry. Here you will find critical thinkers who have the freedom to make an impact. Colleagues who share your thirst to learn more and do things better. Teammates committed to improving the health of a nation. See why incredible challenges require incredible people.

Premier is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful discrimination because of their age, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, pregnancy status, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence, covered military or protected veteran status (e.g., status as a Vietnam Era veteran, disabled veteran, special disabled veteran, Armed Forces Serviced Medal veteran, recently separated veteran, or other protected veteran) disability, or any other applicable federal, state or local protected class, trait or status or that of persons with whom an applicant associates. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. In addition, as a federal contractor, Premier complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities, where they apply.

Premier also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability or those who have a sincerely held religious belief. If you need assistance in the application process, please reply to [email protected] or contact Premier Recruiting at 704.816.5200.

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