Overview
Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Quality Data Entry Specialist to accurately enter, verify, and maintain clinical quality and performance improvement data in designated databases and reporting platforms. This role also produces routine reports and data extracts that support departmental initiatives, performance improvement committees, and quality measure reporting.
This position offers a hybrid schedule.
Responsibilities
- Perform accurate and timely data entry into departmental databases, external reporting platforms, and other assigned data sets.
- Abstract required data elements from the electronic health record and other source documents according to established definitions and data collection tools.
- Verify entered data for completeness, accuracy, and internal consistency; correct errors and re-verify prior to submission.
- Maintain the integrity and organization of departmental databases, files, spreadsheets, and shared folders.
- Flag missing, incomplete, inconsistent, or questionable data to the supervisor or assigned analyst for resolution.
- Track submission deadlines and maintain logs documenting entry status, submission dates, and completion.
- Generate routine, standardized reports and data extracts to support performance improvement initiatives and committee review.
- Compile project-specific data sets for ongoing monitoring, audits, and improvement projects as directed.
- Assist with formatting reports, charts, tables, and meeting materials for departmental and committee use.
- Maintain and update tracking tools, calendars, and logs used by the department.
- Maintain strict confidentiality of protected health information and sensitive quality/peer review materials in accordance with HIPAA and organizational policy.
- Follow established departmental procedures, data definitions, and workflows; recommend practical improvements to entry and tracking processes.
- Communicate professionally with department staff and internal contacts regarding data requests and status.
- Perform other duties and/or projects as assigned.
Requirements & Qualifications
Qualifications
Required
- High school diploma, GED, or GED equivalent program.
- Minimum of 3 years of data entry, clerical, or administrative support experience.
- Demonstrated accuracy, speed, and meticulous attention to detail in repetitive data entry work.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including data entry, sorting, filtering, and basic formulas.
- Experience with Microsoft Access or comparable database applications.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace.
- Ability to follow written procedures and standardized data definitions with minimal deviation.
- Ability to organize work, manage recurring deadlines, and complete assignments independently within a schedule.
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
- Basic written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficient computer skills, including Google Suite and/or Microsoft Office platforms.
Preferred
- Associate's degree or coursework in health information, business, or a related field.
- Prior experience in a healthcare, quality, medical records, or clinical department setting.
- Familiarity with medical terminology.
- Experience with electronic health records such as Epic or quality/registry data platforms.
- Exposure to quality measure reporting or performance improvement data collection.
Benefits & Perks
Benefits
- Competitive benefits package
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid leave
- Tuition reimbursement
- Retirement benefits
Location
New Jersey, US
Employment Type
Part-time
Experience Level
Intermediate Level
Remote work allowed
Yes
Posted
3 weeks ago