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Job Summary

Under general supervision, is responsible for the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (ACS NSQIP). Ensures all aspects of care for Emergency General Surgery (EGS) patient is abstracted and entered into the NSQIP registry from the electronic medical record (EMR) and submitted to NSQIP. Supports the EGS program by analyzing, report running, and research as needed as well as NSQIP data reports. Compiles and maintains statistical data aggregation information on EGS patient. Assists with compliance requirements to achieve and maintain an accredited EGS program set forth by the ACS to include the performance improvement process (PIPS). Assures accuracy and confidentiality in the handling of all NSQIP registry matters in compliance with professional ethics promoting positive personnel relationships with fellow employees, physicians, patients and visitors supporting Denver Health values of trust, respect, and excellence.

Essential Functions:

• Case collection for operative and non-operative cases meeting the 11 EGS diagnoses utilizing the 8-day cycle process set forth by the ACS.
  (35%)
• Data abstraction to include safety measures, adverse events, clinical outcomes and 30-day post-op follow up after the original surgical intervention. This includes review of death certificates when applicable.
  (20%)
• Assists with identification of positive cases and cases for performance improvement. (15%)
• Supports preparation of annual reports, patient care evaluation reviews and call for data as required. Creates special
  reports as requested.
  (15%)
• Attends and assists with the EGS Committee conference once a month. (15%)

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED Required
• Bachelor's Degree

Work Experience:

• 1-3 years Work experience with the medical field that includes data information. Required

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Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Medical terminology.
• Registry Experience.
• Possess good computer Skills.
• Ability to recognize, analyze and solve a variety of problems.
• Microsoft office products
• Ability to read and interpret clinical data from a medical record.

Shift

Work Type

Salary

Benefits

• Outstanding benefits including up to 27 paid days off per year, immediate retirement plan employer contribution up to 9.5%, and generous medical plans

• Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)

• On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes

• Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more

• Tuition reimbursement & assistance

• Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching

• 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

Our Values

• Respect

• Belonging

• Accountability

• Transparency

All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made.

Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic health care 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, a Public Health Institute, an HMO and The Denver Health Foundation.

As Colorado's primary, and essential, safety-net institution, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided billions in uncompensated care for the uninsured. Denver Health is viewed as an Anchor Institution for the community, focusing on hiring and purchasing locally as applicable, serving as a pillar for community needs, and caring for more than 185,000 individuals and 67,000 children a year.

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

We strongly support diversity in the workforce and Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE).

Denver Health values the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community. For more about our commitment to diversity visit: https://www.denverhealth.org/for-professionals/careers/diversity-and-inclusion

Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.

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About Denver Health

Take your career to the next level at Denver Health, where we offer a robust benefits package and endless opportunities for growth. Denver Health is a nationally-ranked, locally-trusted, premier healthcare institution located in the heart of Denver, Colorado.Twenty-five percent of all Denver residents, or approximately 150,000 individuals, receive their health care here. We are known as an integrated health care system that encompasses multidisciplinary academic specialties, a community health system, a level I adult trauma center, pediatric emergency and urgent care center home to Denver Public Health and many of the nation's leaders in medicine.Denver Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer At Denver Health we pride ourselves on our commitment to diversity. Equal opportunity is a fundamental principle of Denver Health. As an equal opportunity employer, Denver Health is committed to recruit, hire, promote and administer all human resource actions in a non-discriminatory manner. Denver Health is committed to providing equal opportunities in all business practices and to all persons regardless of age, race, color, national origin, genetic information, religion, sex, pregnancy, disab...ility, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status or veteran status (collectively “protected status”). Denver Health strives to maintain a work environment that is free from unlawful harassment and discrimination and will not tolerate any such conduct by employees or directed at employees within the scope of their employment. Read the full Human Resources Employee Principles and Practices policy.

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