Database Administrator

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Infection Prevention(IP)  Data analyst is responsible for accurate  data abstraction via EPIC to the CDC’s National Healthcare Safety Network platform ( NHSN) for all  reporting and analysis of the  Healthcare Acquired Infection (HAI) data as needed  to meet all reporting requirements as defined by  the hospital,  state, national and regulatory agencies.  Supports the infection control department 

1. Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson

2.Abstracts and analyze all  Healthcare Acquired Infection (HAI)  data from EPIC into National Healthcare Safety Network(NHSN)  and NDNQI and  ensures accuracy for regulatory and internal reporting. 25%

3. Provides NHSN data for internal dashboards including: Uploads Denominator Data, MDRO/Summary Data, Hospital Associated Infections (HAIs), Surgical Site Infections (SSIs), Procedures into NHSN by Organization ID)
Maintains NHSN database (adds Monthly Reporting Plans, completes data alerts for Missing Summary Items, Missing Events, Missing Associated Procedures and incomplete Summary Data).  Troubleshoots issues and recommends best options to display required  data.15%

4. Participating member of HAI Hospital Workgroups ( CAUTI, CLABSI, Cdiff, Hand Hygiene). Manages and  provides analyzed data to the groups and maintains the data collection tools used by the front line staff.10%

5. Manages and updates HAI data for internal reporting to the ICC committee,  committee reports,  and other hospital required reports  to leadership.10%

6.Oversees  patient notification process  of HAIs to ensure compliance with  PA Act 52. Uploads reports  to the appropriate regulatory agencies.10%

7. Abstracts, analyzes and creates dashboards  and presentation of Value Based Purchasing data NHSN data.10%

8. Abstracts, analyzes and distributes all hand hygiene, healthcare associated infection, and isolation data to department and hospital leadership10%

10. Performs other duties as assigned.10%

     Sum of all time should not exceed 100%  100%

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Proficiencies):   

Strong computer skills, knowledge of medical terminology  and experience with  EPIC and NHSN preferred. Is self-directed, has excellent analytical and written communication skills.   Is able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and multitask.  Is proficient in time management and skilled in the development of presentations and displaying data in the most meaningful manner for end users.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Proficiencies):   

Strong computer skills, knowledge of medical terminology  and experience with  EPIC and NHSN preferred. Is self-directed, has excellent analytical and written communication skills.   Is able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and multitask.  Is proficient in time management and skilled in the development of presentations and displaying data in the most meaningful manner for end users.

Required Experience Education

Baccalaureate degree in business or clinical science.  Minimum of 2 years with data analytics and data management, preferred.

Preferred Experience, Education, Degree, Certification(s), License(s)  

Experience with the NHSN and EPIC  electronic medical record. 

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Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200 undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.    

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educa­tional and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.