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Inside Higher Ed · 2 days ago

Data Management Specialist II

Athens, GA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Inside Higher Ed is affiliated with the University of Georgia, a prestigious institution recognized for its comprehensive education and research. The Data Management Specialist II will manage the day-to-day operations of the Medication Access Program, ensuring accurate data entry and maintenance to support post-transplant recipients and healthcare providers. This role also involves collaboration with healthcare professionals and contributing to the development of operational policies.

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Responsibilities

Monitors/Audits new patient enrollment and reorders on a monthly basis

Distributes and collects patient enrollment packets

Enters patient information data utilizing referral forms, spreadsheets, MAP database, and Drug Assistant

Research patient insurance information and selection of appropriate Patient Assistant Programs

Sets up patient charts/records

Place orders for patient medications monthly

Maintains/Monitors/Audits patient databases (i.e. Access, Excel, and Drug Assistant)

Consults with physician offices regarding patient treatment to maintain accuracy of patient charts/database entries

Updates patient charts (which are being converted to electronic files) as needed

Purge patient charts as needed

Generate reports on a monthly basis regarding “Other Agency” patient enrollments and utilizations

Formulates and participates in planning, developing and administering the MAP programs Operational Policy & Procedure Manual, annually

Participates in reviewing and evaluating MAP operational policies and procedures

Recommends changes/improvements in workflow procedures and customer service

Participates in developing, publishing, and distributing the MAP Operational Policy and Procedures Manual each year

Facilitates, distributes, and maintains database for “Patient Satisfaction” Surveys

Mail greater than 300 patient satisfaction surveys annually

Enter returned survey data into Excel spreadsheet

Conduct follow up mailings as needed

Compile statistics based on survey data and draft reports for MAP Director

Assists with other administrative duties as assigned by the MAP Office Manager and MAP Director of the Medication Access Program

Represents the MAP Program and College by facilitating Power Point and poster presentations at Transplant meetings (i.e. ASHP Midyear, GTF Wellness Conference)

Qualification

Certified Pharmacy TechnicianData entryDatabase managementMedical terminologyFederal/state programsTyping speedEffective communicationTeam collaboration

Required

Requires at least a high school diploma or equivalent

Considerable knowledge of computerized information systems including the operation and maintenance of data files (i.e. Access, Lotus, Drug Assistant and Excel)

Considerable knowledge of federal/state funded programs, policies, procedures and administration practices

Extensive knowledge in the use of data processing equipment

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with faculty staff, fellow employees and the healthcare professionals within the transplant community and the university system

Ability to interpret computer terminology, data, standards, and instructions and relate information to the particular system

Knowledge of medical office terminology

Ability to type at least 45 words per minute