Bariatric MBS Clinical Reviewer-Per Diem

Job Title: Clinical Reviewer Department: Physician Care PC

Reports to: Service Line Director Revision Date: 3.13.2024

Status: Non-Exempt

Job Summary:

The MBS Clinical Reviewer works under the direction and supervision of the Physician or patient care provider and the general direction of the Service Line Director and Executive Director in accordance with the objectives, policies and procedures of Physician Care and established professional standards. Primary responsibility is to coordinate and oversee the daily activities of the office's clerical and clinical staff at the medical practice, as well as the coordination and oversight of efficient, safe, and timely patient care for the Center for Weight Loss & Surgery.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Assists in center development and the accreditation process ensuring continuous compliance with MBSAQIP requirements, maintaining relevant policies and procedures, patient education, outcomes data collection, quality improvement efforts and education for relevant staff.
• Designated MBS Clinical Reviewers are not approved to be supervising patient care and cannot serve as primary SCR for ACS NSQIP.
• Participates in data compilation for audits and re-accreditation or site visits.
• Periodically attends in-person professional development seminars offered at various annual meetings such as but not limited to: ASMBS Week, ACS Quality and Safety Conference or ACS Clinical Congress.
• Satisfactory completion of required online initial/ongoing trainings, participation in ongoing educational webinars, satisfactory completion of yearly certifying exam as well as compliance with data audits, for each reaccreditation cycle.
• Required to fulfill case abstraction duties, recertification requirements, and reports to appropriate personnel for analysis.
• Identifies metabolic and bariatric surgery patients for inclusion in the MBSAQIP data registry.
• Collects preoperative, intraoperative, 30-day postoperative, and long-term (six months and annual thereafter).
• The 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.
• Data collection consist of 200 data fields per operative patient over time and fulfill requests for patient data to abstract cases into the live registry.
• 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 applications for data collection and analysis.
• Responsible for the accurate, complete and timely entry of data into the program's database.
• Establishes effective working relationships with members of the hospital whose support is necessary for the management and success of the program. This includes the hospital community, especially staff in the surgery, medicine, nursing, medical records, information systems departments, and individual bariatric surgeons' offices.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Word processing, typing, spreadsheet and data base development skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as active listening skills.
• Ability to provide superior patient experience in an office setting is required.
• Ability to create superior patient experiences while generating positive guest relations in an office setting is required.
• Ability to work effectively and communicate effectively in a team environment; continuously looking for solutions to improve patient care.
• Ability to cost-effectively manage use of resources and supplies.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required, Associate Degree preferred.
• At least 3 years of management experience within a medical office setting preferred.
• Electronic Medical Record (EMR) experience preferred.
• Customer service experience preferred.
• Demonstrated analytical ability and leadership skills, with experience in preparing and presenting a variety of administrative reports, statements and formal presentations.
• Ability to communicate effectively and frequently, orally and in writing, with all members of the health care team.
• Professionalism and business acumen appropriate for working with guests, clients, physicians, and employees.
• Excellent time management skills, punctuality and a sense of urgency in completing tasks.
• Health care experience preferred.

Working Conditions:

• Requires department specific orientation.
• Position may require some travel.
• Position requires attendance, as scheduled, to ensure requirements are met.
• Requires attending meetings as well as participation on committees as required.
• Actively participates in in-service programs, cross-training, attends all mandatory classes as required, completes unit-specific competencies.
• Occasionally requires assignments to other Physician Care PC offices as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality in all patient, hospital, and physician-related information; demonstrate complete discretion when discussing patient information.

Pay Range: $24.00-$26.00/hr

Employee salary is based on commensurate experience and other qualifications.

The mission of Oswego Health is to provide accessible, quality care and improve the health of residents throughout Oswego County. As a nonprofit healthcare system that was established in 1881, Oswego Health is proud to continue to be one of Oswego County’s largest employers. More than 1,200 employees spread throughout its 17 locations, work for the Oswego Health system, which includes the 164-bed community hospital with a brand new Medical Surgical Unit, a 32-bed state-of-the-art psychiatric acute-care facility with multiple outpatient behavioral health service locations, The Manor at Seneca Hill, a 120-bed skilled nursing facility, and Springside at Seneca Hill, an independent retirement community. The health system also operates Oswego Health Home Care, the only hospital-based certified home healthcare agency in the County as well as two outpatient centers, including the Fulton Medical Center, offering urgent care, lab, medical imaging, physical therapy, and occupational health services; and the Central Square Medical Center, offering urgent care, lab, medical imaging, and physical therapy services. In addition, Oswego Health includes the Oswego Health captive professional corporation, Physician Care P.C., providing physician services in orthopedics, cardiology, ENT, gastroenterology, breast care, audiology, general surgery, bariatrics, and primary care.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Oswego Health is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment-related matters, without regard to race (including traits historically associated with race), creed, color, religion, sex/gender, national origin, age, marital or familial status, disability, pregnancy-related condition, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, citizenship status, ancestry, arrest/conviction record, military or veteran status, domestic violence victim status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, reproductive health decision making, relationship or association with a member of a protected category, or any other legally protected characteristic. Decisions affecting your position including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, training, tuition assistance, leaves of absence, disciplinary action, layoff/recall, and terminations will be made in accordance with this policy.