The facility and its medical staff provide the structure, process, and personnel to obtain and maintain the quality standards of the MBSAQIP in caring for metabolic and bariatric surgical patients. The administrative and medical staff commit to broad cooperation in order to improve the quality of metabolic and bariatric surgical care provided at the center.

• The MBSCR’s key responsibility is to collect and submit accurate, complete, and timely data to the MBSAQIP Data Registry Platform. This task is accomplished through high-quality data compilation, documentation, and entry of 100 percent of metabolic and bariatric procedures performed at the Center into the MBSAQIP Data Registry Platform.
• The MBSCR works closely with the members of the metabolic and bariatric and general surgery departments to identify opportunities for clinical quality improvement and other special projects that may be identified. There are several components to consider when selecting a candidate for the role of MBSCR:
• Data Collection and Reporting:
  
  • 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 (six month and annual thereafter) 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 applications for data collection and analysis.
  
  • Responsible for the accurate, complete and timely entry of data into the program’s database.
  
  • Prepares and executes reminder letters and phone calls as required by the MBSAQIP
  
  
• Work Effectively with Hospital and Individual Surgeon Office Staff
  
  • Establishes effective working relationships with members of the hospital community, especially staff in the surgery, medicine, nursing, medical records, and information systems departments and individual bariatric surgeons’ offices whose support is necessary for the management and success of the program.
  
  
• Serves as an educational resource on the MBSAQIP Data Registry Platform for internal and external audiences by developing educational material and delivering presentations.

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
• Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.

• Bachelor's Degree (Preferred)

• 1+ years Experience in a hospital surgery department or surgery clinic or with clinical research or medical records. (Required) and
• Clinical chart review and abstraction experience (Required)

• Ability to complete all online training modules and pass the certification examination with a minimum score of 90 percent or higher. (Required proficiency)
• Knowledge of medical terminology, basic anatomy, physiology, and disease process. (Required proficiency)
• Clinical Knowledge: • Data collection and identification of areas for quality improvement requires clinical knowledge and understanding of patient care. • The candidate should have some clinical understanding as well as access to a clinical mentor who can advise when clinical questions arise. (Required proficiency)
• Computer Knowledge: • The ability to learn and utilize new software and Web applications for data entry and report generation. • The candidate should have some computer experience with Microsoft Office and basic statistical skills (Required proficiency)
• Hospital Systems Knowledge: • The ability to track health information through various sources such as medical records, surgery clinics, death index, direct patient contact, accounts payable, and legal counsel. • The candidate should have some experience gathering information in a complex hospital system environment. (Required proficiency)
• Hospital Departmental Knowledge: • The ability to identify opportunities to report metabolic and bariatric data to relevant groups or meetings (for example, morbidity and mortality, infection control, quality management, and administration). • The candidate should have some experience sharing information across functions. (Required proficiency)
• Demonstrates skills in problem solving, communication, teaching, and physical assessment. (Required proficiency)

• Registered Health Information Administration (RHIA) (Preferred) and
• Registered Health Information Technologist (RHIT) (Preferred) and
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Ohio and/or Multi State Compact License /LVN (Preferred) and
• Registered Dietitian (RD) (Preferred) and
• Registered Nurse (RN), Ohio and/or Multi State Compact License (Preferred)
• MBSCR Online Training Program (Required)

• Standing Occasionally
• Walking Occasionally
• Sitting Constantly
• Lifting Rarely 20 lbs
• Carrying Rarely 20 lbs
• Pushing Rarely 20 lbs
• Pulling Rarely 20 lbs
• Climbing Rarely 20 lbs
• Balancing Rarely
• Stooping Rarely
• Kneeling Rarely
• Crouching Rarely
• Crawling Rarely
• Reaching Rarely
• Handling Occasionally
• Grasping Occasionally
• Feeling Rarely
• Talking Constantly
• Hearing Constantly
• Repetitive Motions Frequently
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Frequently

• 10%