Data Validation Analyst

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

The Data Validation Analyst performs a variety of data entry, computer reporting, and other activities related to ensure the integrity and accuracy of Inpatient and Outpatient Coding.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

• 1. CHIME/Truven Verification Edits - Data Validation Analysts are ultimately responsible for accurately correcting various coding edits in a timely manner and seek opportunities to be prevent thematic issues.
• 1.1. Verifies and corrects inpatient and outpatient Pre-CHIME and CHIME/Truven errors.
• 1.2. Enters corrections into EPIC as needed for the correction of errors.
• 1.3. Maintains CHIME/Truven physician database.
• 1.4. Notifies leadership of CHIME/Truven submission delays or issues.
• 1.5. Notifies leadership of thematic errors for possible prevention actions.
• 2. Premier Verification Edits - Data Validation Analysts are ultimately responsible for accurately correcting various coding edits in a timely manner and seek opportunities to be prevent thematic issues.
• 2.1. Verifies and corrects inpatient and outpatient Premier errors.
• 2.2. Enters corrections into EPIC as needed for the correction of errors.
• 2.3. Notifies leadership of Premier submission delays or issues.
• 2.4. Notifies leadership of thematic errors for possible prevention actions.
• 3. Claim Edits - Data Validation Analysts are ultimately responsible for accurately correcting various coding edits in a timely manner and seek opportunities to be prevent thematic issues.
• 3.1. Corrects, on a daily basis, all assigned claim edits in EPIC.
• 3.2. Maintains productivity tracking for claim edits to be submitted weekly to leadership.
• 3.3. Reports discrepancies to leadership regarding issues with Claim Edits.
• 4. Administrative Support (tasks specifically delegated) - Data Validation Analysts may be delegated specific tasks to assist leadership teams with day to day needs.
• 4.1. Outside department encounter form entry and other system data entry.
• 4.2. Orders departmental supplies.
• 4.3. Arranges conference rooms for meetings.
• 4.4. Develops and maintains departmental spread sheets and power point presentations.
• 4.5. Assists with attaining new hires access to required systems.
• 4.6. Assists with time card editing as needed.
• 4.7. Performs other duties as assigned.
• 5. Problem Solving and Flexibility - Every employee is expected to be flexible with scheduling and duties as well as present solutions to commonly occurring issues.
• 5.1. Demonstrates critical thinking skills when presented with an issue and develops real time solutions to issues to see cases through to final completion.
• 5.2. Independently utilizes available resources to resolve coding issues.
• 5.3. Demonstrates flexibility by accepting and completing other duties as assigned.
• 5.4. Participates in career development activities by reading journals and coding articles and attending in-services and seminars.
• 5.5. Capable of managing multiple priorities with deadlines.
• 5.6. May be required to work weekends and holidays as scheduled by leadership.
• 6. Reporting - Data Validation Analysts may be assigned specific reports to facilitate in an accurate and timely manner.
• 6.1. Provides statistical information to leadership per departmental guidelines.
• 6.2. Maintains activity logs as needed by management.
• 6.3. Assists in the coordination of data collection, maintenance and analysis.
• 7. Standards of Performance & Communication - Every employee is expected to exhibit professional behavior at all times.
• 7.1. Adheres to Yale New Haven Health Standards of Professional Behavior: Patient-Centered Care, Respect, Compassion, Integrity, and Accountability.
• 7.2. Communicates in a professional and respectful manner to all individuals across the organization.
• 7.3. Exhibits enthusiasm for the profession and desire to move the department to more successful position.

EDUCATION

High school diploma or GED required.

EXPERIENCE

Two (2) to three (3) years experience in the reporting and analysis of health care data.

SPECIAL SKILLS

Good understanding and navigation of the current electronic medical record as well as processes associated with Chime, Truven, Premier, etc. Good oral and written communication skills. Ability to exercise good judgment, independent logic, light typing, and excellent computer data entry skills. Computer system experience including familiarity with encoder systems.