Clinical Outcomes Specialist

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Purpose

The Clinical Outcomes Specialist will work as part of the Health Transformation and Design Program (HTD) at the Texas Center for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Disease (TCPCHD) of the University of Texas Dell Medical School and Dell Children's Medical Center. This position will work in collaboration with faculty, nursing staff, and the Heart Center team to measure, analyze, and report clinical outcomes of patients to fulfill the mission of the TCPCHD of providing lifetime comprehensive and holistic care for patients with congenital heart disease.

Responsibilities

• Enter clinical data for reporting to the different cardiovascular quality registries such as the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) Congenital Heart Surgery Database, the American College of Cardiology (ACC) IMPACT Registry, and the Pediatric Cardiac Critical Care Consortium (PC4) Registry, among others.

• Participate in the design and creation of clinical research and quality improvement projects related to the mission of the program.

• Create timely and accurate reports for quality assurance conferences and outcomes reporting. Use clinical databases and national registries to identify opportunities for improved outcomes and cost reduction using available resources.

• Abstract clinical data from medical records, registry forms, clinical rounds, and other available sources to measure clinical activity and outcomes of the Program. Help design and maintain the database infrastructure required for clinical data collection and reporting.

• Abstract and analyze data from available databases and registries for clinical research projects, quality assurance and quality improvement initiatives, and administrative purposes.

• Participate in initiatives for long-term follow-up of patients, including abstracting information from available clinical records, designing automated follow-up tools, and contacting families and medical providers as needed.

• Other duties as assigned.

Registered Nurse (RN) with 3-5 years of clinical experience. Special interest in database management and quality improvement. Self-direction, critical thinking skills, and ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team. High computer proficiency, including basic MS Office, MS Access, data visualization, graphics, and database software. Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills. Basic project management and statistical reporting knowledge. Experience with the use of electronic medical records and clinical data.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Experience in design and management of databases, registries, and quality improvement projects. Knowledge of informatics and/or analytics. Clinical experience in pediatric and/or congenital heart disease. Experience with creation of quality reports. Familiarity with Congenital heart disease databases. Experience with statistical software.

$80,000+ depending on qualifications

• May work around standard office conditions

• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation

• Use of manual dexterity

• May work around biohazards

• Resume/CV

• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

• Letter of interest

Importantfor applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers:You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure thatALLRequired Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers:As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questionspresented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

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Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer,complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

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Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.