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Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

Assesses the data development and collection needs of pharmacy departments. Coordinates the collection of and/or abstract clinical, operational, and financial data elements from multiple sources. Ensures the accuracy and completeness of data. Analyzes information to identify trends and present recommendations for improvements, as appropriate. Develops and maintains databases as required. May assist with the implementation of new and existing

policies, procedures, practices, and standards. Supports pharmacy business development activities.

POSITION PURPOSE

Assesses the data development and collection needs of pharmacy departments. Coordinates the collection of and/or abstract clinical, operational, and financial data elements from multiple sources. Ensures the accuracy and completeness of data. Analyzes information to identify trends and present recommendations for improvements, as appropriate. Develops and maintains databases as required. May assist with the implementation of new and existing policies, procedures, practices, and standards. Supports pharmacy business development activities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

+ Knows, understands, incorporates, and demonstrates the Trinity Health Mission, Vision, and Values in behaviors, practices, and decisions.

+ Assesses the data development and collection needs of leadership and/or service lines/departments. Collaborates with leadership and staff to determine appropriate data and statistical calculations required to produce information necessary to facilitate improvements.

+ Collects data and develops detailed/comprehensive reports, graphs, and presentations to analyze, evaluate and present findings regarding clinical and operational data. Uses appropriate sampling techniques and develops/implements efficient and effective methodology for data collection. Creates and identifies tools needed to assess the accuracy, reliability, and validity of data. Provides detailed analyses of clinical data and identifies trends in the data to develop recommendations for improvements, as appropriate. Develop presentations to share data with leadership.

+ Develops and maintains databases (including table design, advanced query design, report writing, and forms building) which may include creating tablets, querying data, importing/exporting to/from spreadsheets and other databases, creating forms, creating drop down/combination boxes and control buttons, creating and editing reports, exporting reports to RTF files, creating macros, linking tablets, etc. in order to track data, integrate data/files, interface with other databases, export to spreadsheets, and create reports. Monitors usage of the database to ensure its integrity. Teaches others how to use databases and manipulate data to produce desired results.

+ Identifies appropriate tools to display data based upon customer needs, data collection design and purpose of the data.

+ Functions as an expert regarding internal/external data sources. Seeks out and identifies new sources of data as needed to support clinical and performance improvement activities. Develops methods of securing data from identified sources. Identifies issues and problems or concerns related to data collection and reporting and assists in the standardization of data collection and reporting processes and procedures, and implementation and evaluation of new policies and procedures as appropriate.

+ Acts as a liaison between assigned departments and other internal and external customers/stakeholders regarding gathering and providing data, resolving data collection/analysis/measurement issues, analyzing data, and identifying trends, recommending improvements, explaining policies and procedures, and assisting others in understanding the data.

+ Remains up to date with developments and trends in data management, statistical analysis and measurement, methodology and technology by attending and participating in seminars, in-services, and meetings; maintaining professional affiliations in related organizations and reading current literature and journals related to field of work.

+ Participates in special projects and development of analyses as directed.

+ Performs other responsibilities as requested by supervisor, manager, or department head.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

+ Bachelor’s Degree with focus in accounting, finance, information technology, business, or related field with strong data management or statistical analysis; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

+ At least five (5) years of work experience with data integration and analysis from disparate sources including EHR platforms.

+ Must possess a comprehensive knowledge of 340B through equivalent combination of education and experience.

+ 340B University ACE certification within 6 months of hire.

+ Familiarity with standard desktop and windows-based computer systems, including email, e-learning, intranet, and computer navigation. Ability to use other software required to perform essential functions.

+ Analytical ability to participate in the strategic planning of the data resources: collect, analyze and report data; analyze and interpret discrepancies, issues or problems to ensure data accuracy and integrity; to identify appropriate sampling techniques; obtain advice when precedents are unclear or unavailable and to determine methods for ensuring compliance with functional/organizational/service line policies and procedures.

+ Demonstrated communication and/or interpersonal skills to communicate with internal and external customer/stakeholders related to data abstraction, manipulation, and analysis, and to effectively inform, instruct and facilitate the understanding and use of generated data.

+ Technical knowledge of and ability to understand spreadsheets, databases, and statistical analysis software programs.

+ Familiarity with the extraction and manipulation of data from disparate sources to support the study of clinical, functional, service and cost outcomes.

+ Ability to work with a team in identifying sources of data and methodology for collection.

+ Demonstrated familiarity with the application of computers in data analysis, use of data based decision-making methodologies. Proven ability to build positive relationships with key stakeholders.

+ Demonstrated ability to present complex information to others in a readily comprehensible way. Demonstrated ability to work with little direction while being sensitive to issues requiring physician and/or committee involvement, read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations, and author reports, business correspondence, procedures, and policies.

+ Must possess a personal presence that is characterized by a sense of honesty, integrity, and caring with the ability to inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission, vision, goals, and values of Trinity Health.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran