Medical Terminology Verification Specialist Position

Medical Terminology Verification SpecialistThis position provides advanced technical support in the multiple cause of death classification unit. Reviews and audits the certification of multiple causes of death for all death certificates filed in the State of Florida, in accordance with highly technical procedures as prescribed and devised by the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) for the Electronic Death Registration System (EDRS) of coding. This system is based on the underlying cause of death concepts and rules developed by the World Health Organization through the use of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD). This requires extensive knowledge of the international classification rules together with a thorough familiarity of medical terminology and probable sequences of diseases leading to the terminal event. A thorough review of medical textbooks and periodicals in conjunction with the ongoing study of the annual edition of the NCHS instruction manuals is necessary in order to interpret/analyze the medical certification of the causes of death submitted by the certifier and to maintain the degree of accuracy required by NCHS. Determines which death certificates contain inadequate information for proper classification of cause of death. Prepares necessary correspondence to return records to county to obtain the additional data from the certifying or attending practitioner. Analyzes and abstracts additional information received from certifying/attending practitioner and amends or reclassifies causes of death accordingly and updates EDRS database. Adds appropriate addenda to certificates of death filed with state office. Reviews certificates rejected by EDRS to verify the probable sequence of conditions leading to the terminal event which resulted in death and manually assigns the correct ICD codes. Enters corrected information into the computer database files for reprocessing. Performs other related duties and assignments as may be required.Knowledge of Florida Statutes, Department of Health regulations, and Bureau of Vital Statistics procedures pertaining to registration of death records. Knowledge of Vital Statistics filing coding, indexing, and computer system for correcting death records. Knowledge of Vital Statistics procedures for replacement of incomplete/unacceptable records, addition of information to certificates, and issuance of certified copies. Knowledge of basic statistical measures and their application. Ability to audit demographic coding to ensure compliance with acceptable quality control levels and performance standards. Ability to prepare instruction manuals and to present their application in training programs and workshops. Knowledge of international classification of cause of death national rules and medical terminology. Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate assignments with staff and other offices. Ability to create and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships. Ability to operate computer and software applications. Ability to work independently. Skill in operating office equipment including a personal computer, 10-key adding machine, copy machine, fax machine and all Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel, Outlook etc. Incumbents must be able to type at least 40 correct words per minute.Excellent customer service skills and knowledge of Office 365 products such as SharePoint, Teams, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook. Transcribing Medical Terms. A written medical terminology test and typing test will be given during the interview process.