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American College of Cardiology · 2 months ago

Clinical Registry Project Coordinator

Washington, DC

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

$63K/yr - $74K/yr

2+ years exp

The American College of Cardiology is dedicated to transforming cardiovascular care and improving heart health. They are seeking a Clinical Registry Project Coordinator to support the development and implementation of clinical patient registries and quality measures, coordinating projects and managing documentation while collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.

EducationHealth CareMedical

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Responsibilities

Coordinate Science & Implementation Team activities and manage annual workplans to ensure smooth team operations and workflow, and the delivery of high-quality products in accordance with established timelines; alert leadership of risks to timelines to manage expectations

Schedule, prepare materials for, and facilitate meetings with internal Science & Implementation Team staff, external partners, and other stakeholders; prepare meeting summaries and follow-up on action items, as needed

Collaborate with ACC clinician members and internal subject matter experts to develop products derived from National Cardiovascular Data Registry (NCDR), such as: Clinical data dictionaries, Quality measure specifications (numerator/denominator, exclusions, etc.) and logic, Workflow diagrams, business policies and procedures employed during the development and implementation of registry datasets, quality measures, and other metrics

Perform research activities to identify recent advances in cardiovascular care relevant to NCDR. Coordinate across teams to track and document in-progress guidelines, publications, and performance/quality metrics

Develop and maintain tracking and documentation tools to standardize workflow and ensure consistent documentation practices

Manage Data Analytic Center and Science & Implementation Team documentation for complex quality measures (e.g., risk models, technical specifications, SAS code, appropriate use criteria (AUC)). Ensure other internal teams have most current documentation

Display a people-driven orientation by effectively collaborating with internal staff (registry audit, corporate client, advocacy, data analytic teams) and external clients (hospital systems, payors, CMS) who utilize registry products

Coordinate and serve as primary point of contact for public comment periods and consensus basedm entity (e.g., Partnership for Quality Measurement) review of NCDR quality measures, ensuring delivery of timely, high-quality measure specifications, endorsement applications, and other supporting materials

Elicit, distill, and incorporate feedback from clinical experts, biostatisticians, and subject matter experts while drafting documents

Identify and track key milestones and dates

Communicate with clarity and purpose, in a manner that is both collaborative and productive

Seek out and support implementation of best practices for public comment and review processes

Serve as a staff liaison, either primary or secondary, to NCDR committees and/or workgroups, as assigned

Manage multiple projects simultaneously with minimal oversight while demonstrating a high degree of productivity and ability to adhere to deadlines

Ability to rapidly adjust to shifting priorities

Demonstrate professionalism, honesty, and commitment to a matrixed team working together to achieve the goals of the College

Qualification

Clinical measurementData analysisProject managementCardiovascular medicineQuality improvementCommunication skillsWindows-based softwarePublic speakingCollaborationAttention to detail

Required

Bachelor's degree, preferably in science, health administration, public health or related field

Knowledge of best practices and minimum two years' experience in, outcomes research, clinical measurement, or quality improvement processes

Proficient with Windows-based office software products, especially MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Sharepoint and Visio a plus

Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to organize multiple tasks and set/shift priorities to meet deadlines

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Self-motivated with attention to detail and capacity to work with minimal guidance

Ability to develop and foster collaborative relationships with physician members, external stakeholders, College leadership and staff

Preferred

Clinical experience or knowledge of cardiovascular medicine, evidence-based medicine or health research

Understanding of CMS reimbursement programs (PQRS, MACRA/MIPS) and/or quality measurement endorsement processes (PQM)

Familiarity with standard health-related terminologies, (SNOMED, LOINC, RxNorm, etc.)

Public speaking and presentation skills

Benefits

Insurance (medical, dental, vision, basic life, and short- and long-term disability, and supplemental options)

Generous paid time off (pre-loaded vacation and sick, 12 holidays and an organizational shut-down during the last week of the year, parental leave, 2 community service days, and half-day summer Fridays)

Tuition assistance

10% retirement contribution after a year of service