Data Coordinator II Long Beach Medical Center Long Beach, CA Medical Assistant

Data Coordinator II

Location: Long Beach, CA

Department: Utilization Management

Status: Full-Time

Shift: Days (8hr)

Pay Range*: $22.25/hr - $30.08/hr

MemorialCare is a nonprofit integrated health system that includes four leading hospitals, award-winning medical groups consisting of over 200 sites of care, and more than 2,000 physicians throughout Orange and Los Angeles Counties. We are committed to increasing access to patient-centric, affordable, and high-quality healthcare; your personal contributions are integral to MemorialCare's recognition as a market leader and innovator in value-based and other care models.

Across our family of medical centers, we support each one of our bright, talented employees in reaching the highest levels of professional development, contribution, collaboration, and accountability. Whatever your role and whatever expertise you bring, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your full potential in an environment of respect, innovation, and teamwork.

Position Summary

The Data Coord II is responsible for providing coordination of data entry work flow, mail processing and file maintenance while assisting with data entry and scheduling for the department. Provides quality management and performance improvement expertise to ensure that management of the databases and data measures are maintained.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities of the Job

1. Collects, aggregates, analyzes and trends performance improvement data for all department procedures with the goal of improving satisfaction and functional outcomes. Demonstrates clerical skills that support paper flow and efficient operation of the department.
2. Prepares timely and accurate data reports to support the department's performance improvement goals. Ensures timely and accurate follow through of all office based systems needed to assist with the department functions. Performs analytic functions where judgment is required.
3. Develops and maintains patient databases and the information security.
4. Investigates and takes action on identified variance as an opportunity for improvement. Protects confidentiality of medical record during any review process.
5. Participates in organizing programs for community education and in-house clinical education.
6. Executes fiscal responsibilities as determined by department leadership to include functions to assure positive accounts receivable trends by processing and obtaining information required for authorizations.
7. Establishes and maintains courteous, cooperative relationships when interacting with other personnel and the public. Works collaboratively using clear communication to effectively interact with all constituents. Proactively participates in discussion of issues and new ideas to promote efficient department functioning.
8. Independently manages information and documentation for a specific assigned area as identified by the department. This includes but is not limited to processing and distribution of admission paperwork and all information received. Responsible for the efficient management and triage of telephonic and faxed information. Coordinates the scheduling of Resource or temporary help to support the staffing needs of the department.
9. Attends and participates in hospital and department education and training in-services. Participates in specific performance improvement projects.
10. Performs other duties as assigned.

*Placement in the pay range is based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, relevant years of experience and qualifications. In addition to base pay, there may be additional compensation available for this role, including but not limited to, shift differentials, extra shift incentives, and bonus opportunities. Health and wellness is our passion at MemorialCarethat includes taking good care of employees and their dependents. We offer high quality health insurance plan options, so you can select the best choice for your family. And there's more... Check out our MemorialCare Benefits for more information about our Benefits and Rewards.