Summary
Location
Milwaukee
Type
full-time
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About this role
Overview
Versiti is a fusion of donors, scientific curiosity, and precision medicine that recognize the gifts of blood and life are precious. We are home to the world-renowned Blood Research Institute, we enable life saving gifts from our donors, and provide the science behind the medicine through our diagnostic laboratories. Versiti brings together outstanding minds with unparalleled experience in transfusion medicine, transplantation, stem cells and cellular therapies, oncology and genomics, diagnostic lab services, and medical and scientific expertise. This combination of skill and knowledge results in improved patient outcomes, higher quality services and reduced cost of care for hospitals, blood centers, hospital systems, research and educational institutions, and other health care providers. At Versiti, we are passionate about improving the lives of patients and helping our healthcare partners thrive.
Position Summary
Under the supervision of department leadership, performs a second level review of records and data to ensure all processes are performed in accordance with standard operating procedures and all regulatory and accrediting standards. Assists in developing and maintaining documentation required for compliance, operations, training, quality, process improvement and/or environmental health and safety program. Partners with departmental management in collecting and analyzing data to support continuous improvement resulting in value-added customer/donor service and increased product yields and financial results while maintaining compliance and quality.
Total Rewards Package
BenefitsVersiti provides a comprehensive benefits package based on your job classification. Full-time regular employes are eligible for Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans, Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays, Short- and Long-term disability, life insurance, 7% match dollar for dollar 401(k), voluntary programs, discount programs, others.
Responsibilities
- Uses data and information collected through medical record review to assess organ donor potential, to identify missed opportunities for donation, and to evaluate the effectiveness of referral processes, thereby supporting continuous improvement efforts and organizational growth.
- Maintains confidentiality while reviewing OPO/TB records to ensure compliance with organizational procedures and regulatory and accrediting standards.
- Interprets and prepares performance and compliance reports for donor hospitals, medical examiners, and tissue processors.
- Identifies and develops relationships with hospital partners’ key health information management staff
- Ensures accurate and timely data collection, data entry, and data analysis related to medical record review, donor potential, and regulatory reporting requirements
- Prepares metric reports according to organizational standards for structure, style, format, order, clarity, etc., while using professional judgement within set parameters with regards to overall design and data presentation.
- Submits required regulatory reports to appropriate agency by required timeframe.
- Performs audits of operational functions.
- Practices a high degree of autonomy in a self-directed manner, demonstrating continuous improvement, innovation, and creativity in problem solving, sound critical analysis and judgment
- Generates the appropriate deviation reporting forms and communicates with departmental management.
- Supports external inspections and facilitate timely audit responses.
- Organizes and correlates in an established manner all paperwork associated in the review process for record retention purposes.
- Assists in the implementation of federal requirements, Versiti directives, and standard operating procedures.
- Works collaboratively with customers as needed to ensure timely submission of required donor information.
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Complies with all policies and standards
Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor's Degree required
- Degree in a Biological Science preferred
- Equivalent combination of education and related experience (3-5 years) may be substituted for the degree with HR approval required
Experience
- 1-3 years experience in a regulated environment where change management and continual process improvement were required and successfully implemented required
- Experience in data analysis, record review, or quality control preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Processes.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Knowledge of and ability to apply quality management/process improvement tools including LEAN, root cause analysis, and use of statistics.
- Ability to analyze information and make recommendations for improvements and corrective actions.
- Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgement in addressing procedural, technical, and equipment problems.
Tools and Technology
- Personal Computer (desk top, lap top, tablet). required
- Multiple computer systems required
- General office equipment (computer, printer, fax, copy machine). required
- Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). required
Other facts
About Versiti, Inc.
Versiti was founded with the belief that together, our blood centers can better serve people’s urgent need for life-saving healthcare. That we can strengthen and restore the health of our communities while conducting groundbreaking research. That we can integrate scientific innovation, medicine, and service in ways that no other blood health organization can match.
We’re driven by the urgency of our work and inspired by the generosity of the people we rely on for life-saving donations. We have the privilege to safeguard these gifts and ensure they go where the need is greatest, in our communities and beyond––and our hospital and healthcare partners across the nation rely on the speed, safety, and availability of these gifts.
Our people are driven by a relentless curiosity. As the home of the world-renowned Blood Research Institute, we attract leading blood health researchers from around the world who are passionate about advancing personalized medicine. We conduct focused research in areas like cellular therapies, oncology, and genomics, to make a difference in the lives of people through the healing potential of blood.
People need people.
There is no substitute for blood, organs, tissue, or bone marrow. They are precious. They are perishable. And the need for them is vital.
As a partnership of blood centers, we’re far stronger together than we are alone. Ultimately, the meaning of our work is found in the lives we save and the people we serve. Our dedication to service and safety will enable us to become the partner of choice for hospitals everywhere.
Our commitment to scientific rigor can save lives and advance the field of personalized medicine. And our commitment to building deep relationships with our donors will transform Versiti into a beacon of hope, care, and innovation in the communities we call home.
What you'll do
- The Medical Record Review Specialist performs a second level review of records and data to ensure compliance with standard operating procedures and regulatory standards. They assist in developing documentation for compliance and support continuous improvement efforts.
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