EMPI Data Integrity Analyst

Position Summary

The enterprise master patient index (EMPI) is a critical business function and patient safety resource across the Stony Brook Medicine health system. The source system MPI must contain accurate, timely, and complete data to facilitate a single enterprise unique identifier (EUID) for each patient registered across the continuum.


Under the direction of the EMPI Data Integrity Manager, the EMPI Data Integrity Analyst will utilize daily reports and work queues to identify potential duplicate medical records and data integrity issues in the Stony Brook University Hospital registration system. This includes remediation of duplicate medical record numbers, medical record overlays and assisting with correction of demographic information.

Qualified candidates will demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills, knowledge and understanding of patient care and effectively make decisions based on ethical principles and adhering to our high standard of excellence.

Duties of an EMPI Data Integrity Analyst may include the following, but are not limited to:

• Provides resolution of urgent MPI duplicate/overlay errors impacting patient care.
• Performs investigation and resolution of non-emergent errors concerning potential duplicates using daily reports and task queues.
• Understands the Stony Brook University Hospital master patient index and the impact on downstream systems as well as the Enterprise master patient index.
• Ability to search databases and use critical thinking to discern correct patient demographic information in accordance with established procedures.
• Communicates with departments throughout SBUH and physician practices to facilitate MPI merges and demographic correction resolution
• Maintains statistical data of same system medical record merges and point of origin/root cause reporting for Data Integrity Manager and senior leadership.
• Assists manager in process improvement activities, as well as the testing and implementation of product upgrades and enhancements.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree and 2 years of hospital registration, HIM or HIT experience. Demonstrated excellence in verbal and written communication, computing and data investigational skills. Candidate must demonstrate experience and expertise in speaking with interdisciplinary stakeholders, department leadership and staff.
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Access.
• Demonstrated experience with statistical data collection to support trend reporting.
• Experience working with hospital information systems (Cerner, preferred).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree, with 3 years of hospital system experience in Patient Access, HIM or HIT related functions.
• Experience in preparing meaningful statistical data reporting.
• Prior participation in system implementation/enhancement quality reviews

Please Note: Verification of degree (e.g., diploma or official transcript) is required for this role. Upload of documentation must be included with your application for consideration.

Special Notes: Resume/CV should be included with the online application.

Posting Overview: This position will remain posted until filled or for a maximum of 90 days. An initial review of all applicants will occur two weeks from the posting date. Candidates are advised on the application that for full consideration, applications must be received before the initial review date (which is within two weeks of the posting date).


If within the initial review no candidate was selected to fill the position posted, additional applications will be considered for the posted position; however, the posting will close once a finalist is identified, and at minimal, two weeks after the initial posting date. Please note, that if no candidate were identified and hired within 90 days from initial posting, the posting would close for review, and possibly reposted at a later date.

• Stony Brook Medicine is a smoke free environment. Smoking is strictly prohibited anywhere on campus, including parking lots and outdoor areas on the premises.
• All Hospital positions may be subject to changes in pass days and shifts as necessary.
• This position may require the wearing of respiratory protection, which may prohibit the wearing of facial hair.
• This function/position may be designated as "essential." This means that when the Hospital is faced with an institutional emergency, employees in such positions may be required to remain at their work location or to report to work to protect, recover, and continue operations at Stony Brook Medicine, Stony Brook University Hospital and related facilities.

Prior to start date, the selected candidate must meet the following requirements:

• Successfully complete pre-employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from Stony Brook Medicine's Employee Health Services*
• Complete electronic reference check with a minimum of three (3) professional references.
• Successfully complete a 4 panel drug screen*
• Meet Regulatory Requirements for pre employment screenings.
• Provide a copy of any required New York State license(s)/certificate(s).

Failure to comply with any of the above requirements could result in a delayed start date and/or revocation of the employment offer.

*The hiring department will be responsible for any fee incurred for examination .

Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning, and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.

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Anticipated Pay Range:

The salary range (or hiring range) for this position is $72,140 - $87,938 / year.

The above salary range represents SBUH's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The specific salary offer will be based on the candidate's validated years of comparable experience. Any efforts to inflate or misrepresent experience are grounds for disqualification from the application process or termination of employment if hired.

Some positions offer annual supplemental pay such as:

• Location pay for UUP full-time positions ($4,000).

Your total compensation goes beyond the number in your paycheck. SBUH provides generous leave, health plans, and a state pension that add to your bottom line.