Clinical Specialist - Musculoskeletal/Neuro

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The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at askrecruitment@uams.edu.

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Responsibilities:

• Reviews and analyses data monthly evaluating for trends and makes changes as necessary.

• Facilitates performance improvement projects that results in improvement in quality outcomes, decreased length of stay, and increased patient satisfaction. This includes the facilitation of four required quality improvement projects, required process improvement projects delegated by Joint Commission, and patient satisfaction for continued certification. This requires the time to review the data each month. The data must be analyzed for trends. Implement changes amongst a variety of departments. It is the coordinator's responsibility to assure interventions are completed in a timely manner to uphold the highest standards in patient care and continue to improve quality measures. The coordinator assumes direct responsibility for outcomes of projects.

• Serves as a resource for other departments for policy decisions.

• Provides clinical expertise in case reviews.

• Works with quality to ensure compliance. This requires frequent communication throughout the month.

• Collaborates and assists with compliance with adopted Clinical Practice Guidelines, policies and procedures for the both the hospital and Joint Commission.

• The Joint Commission recommended that the Coordinator serve as a navigator throughout the perioperative process ensuring consistent care provisions throughout the spine service. They recommended complex cases be communicated with specialty services in the same manner throughout the patient experience. Their recommendations were that the Coordinator serve as a Spine Navigator.

• Spine is a participant in the Bundled Payments for Care Improvement (BCPI) initiative. This requires continued focus in cost containment while operating at a higher quality standard. Trends are discussed with the Transitions of Care Nurse and changes are implemented accordingly.

• Other duties as assigned.

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Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edufor any recruiting relatedquestions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.