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Clinical Inpatient Surgery Specialist - Inpatient Surgery - The Jewish Hospital

Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

The Clinical Information System Specialist (CISS) is responsible for planning, organizing, coordinating, and evaluating materials and resources to ensure accurate patient surgical billings, surgery scheduling, statistical and/or financial analysis.

Essential Job Functions

• Develops and maintains on-demand ad-hoc reports. Develops, collects, and monitors statistics as requested.

• Assumes role of charge entry as needed with a high degree of accuracy. Assures all patient charge sheets are received and entered correctly and timely. Notifies Perioperative Leadership of any problems and seeks clarification as needed.

• Collaborates with Supply Chain to resolve interface issues and ensure proper charge reconciliation.

• Assumes role of secretary and/or scheduler as needed. Accurately schedules avoiding conflicts. Notifies Perioperative Leadership of add-on’s, cancellations, and changes to the schedule.

• Provides on-going, first level application support, completes daily, monthly, and yearly close functions and appropriate reporting of the same.

• Maintains confidentiality of patient data including medical history and diagnosis. Safeguards sensitive internal information both verbal and written.

• Assumes responsibility for professional growth, keeps updated on current trends in computer systems and related fields by and networking with peers.

• Participates in department performance improvement.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Licensing/Certification

None

Education

High School Diploma or GED (required)

Work Experience

Previous experience in health care setting (preferred)

Training

Epic Electronic Health Record (preferred)

As a Mercy Health associate, you're part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being—personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

What we offer

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com