Registry Associate
6565 Fannin St
Houston, TX 77030
- Job Ref:
- 55264
- Talent Area:
- Professional
- Job Shift:
- 1st - Day
- Job Type:
- Full-Time
- Posted Date:
- April 18, 2024
At Houston Methodist, the Registry Associate is responsible for complete, accurate, and timely data collection and data entry in accordance with assigned registry and regulatory guidelines; assures quality of data submission by collaborating with external reporting team and participating in continuous improvement programs; supports manager with other activities as it pertains to external reporting.
Requirements:
- Communicates with the team and management any unusual findings or variances with collected data.
- Communicates with management any issues with meeting timelines and submission deadlines.
SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Participates in any projects, programs, or initiatives to meet department goals and responds to email and phone inquiries in a professional, informative, and prompt manner.
- Provides data entry support to registry abstractors as needed.
- Runs reports necessary for registry and regulatory reporting or data submission as scheduled.
- Provides organizational and clerical support to manager and/or registry lead.
QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Reviews quality of data collection and entry completed by assigned data abstractors in accordance with registry and regulatory guidelines.
- Maintains established standards for rate of accuracy with submission of registry data by communicating quality issues to responsible personnel within the department.
- Updates registry databases with changes as they arise.
- Communicates with the team and management any issues with quality, completeness, and accuracy of data collected and entered in the database.
FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Completes assigned work to meet submission deadlines and additional requests within set timeframe or as agreed upon.
GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Maintains computer and other technical skills required to manage software applications and databases for assigned registries.
- Keeps abreast of new registry or regulatory updates as it pertains to assigned registry or reporting requirement.
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.
Qualifications:
- High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education, etc.)
WORK EXPERIENCE
- Minimum of one year of experience in heathcare data management
- Minimum of one year of experience in working with databases or software applications related to registry data management
- N/A
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
- Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
- Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
- Basic computer skills as related to database and other software applications related to registry data management
- Detail oriented
SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
WORK ATTIRE
- Uniform No
- Scrubs No
- Business professional Yes
- Other (department approved) No
ON-CALL*
*Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. DIsaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.
- On Call* No
TRAVEL**
**Travel specifications may vary by department**
- May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area No
- May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No
Company Profile:
Houston Methodist Hospital is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the No. 1 hospital in Texas (two-way tie) and one of America’s “Best Hospitals.” As a full-service, acute-care hospital located in the Texas Medical Center and the flagship hospital of Houston Methodist, it has evolved into one of the nation’s largest nonprofit teaching hospitals and a leader in innovative medical research with a comprehensive residency program. Two of Houston Methodist’s primary academic affiliates are among the nation’s leading health care organizations: Weill Cornell Medicine and New York-Presbyterian Hospital. Houston Methodist also has affiliations with Texas A&M University and the University of Houston. With 948 operating beds, 85 operating rooms and more than 8,400 employees, Houston Methodist Hospital offers unparalleled care for thousands of patients from around the world.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Equal employment opportunity is a sound and just concept to which Houston Methodist is firmly bound. Houston Methodist will not engage in discrimination against or harassment of any person employed or seeking employment with Houston Methodist on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law. VEVRAA Federal Contractor – priority referral Protected Veterans requested.
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