Coordinator (Surgical Clinical Reviewer), Dept of Surgery (NSQIP) 1

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Join our incredible team at the National University Hospital (NUH), where we believe that a hospital is more than just a workplace. Every day, we witness the remarkable impact that our healthcare professionals can have on individuals, families, and entire communities.

At NUH, we are driven by a shared purpose – to lend a helping hand to those in need, to be a source of support and healing, and to empower patients to live their best lives.

We are looking for passionate and committed individuals to join us as we transform lives and create a lasting impact in the lives of our patients. The impact you make at NUH will be profound, regardless of the role you take up in the hospital.

About NUH

The National University Hospital (NUH) is Singapore's leading university hospital, with a proud heritage dating back to 1905 with the establishment of what's now the NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine. Our strong ties with the medical school have shaped us into a unique institution, allowing us to seamlessly integrate clinical care with teaching and research. As a university hospital, we go beyond the realm of providing tertiary medical care. We are a hub of knowledge and innovation, attracting healthcare professionals who are passionate about pushing boundaries and making significant contributions to the field.

About Department and Purpose of the Position

The Coordinator (Surgical Clinical Reviewer) is to work with the surgical champions for National Surgical Quality Improvement Programme (NSQIP), a surgical benchmarking tool, at the Department of Surgery to identify opportunities for clinical quality improvement and benchmarking of procedures.

Key Responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities and Duties

• Work with clinician champion to identify surgical patients for inclusion in the Program through the application of Programme.
• Collect preoperative, operative, and postoperative data components for the Programme through the effective utilization of the hospital medical record systems.
• Conduct follow-ups with patients to monitor their responses to the treatment and care plans provided.
• Attend weekly Morbidity & Mortality conferences to ensure reliable data collection of postoperative occurrences.
• Identify streamlining and process improvement opportunities in the data collection process.
• Demonstrate appropriate utilization of resources necessary to obtain valid, reliable data for entry into the Programme.
• Utilize software applications for data collection and analysis.
• Responsible for the accurate and timely entry of data into the programme's database and meets the caseload accrual requirement protocol.

Secondary Responsibilities and Duties

• Assist to drive process improvements and streamline workflows to ensure efficient operations and process flow for patient care journey.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by reporting officer.

Key Requirements

• Minimum Bachelor Degree.
• Nursing or medical background is preferred.
• Strong familiarity with Microsoft office application, specifically in MS Word/Excel/Power Point/Outlook.
• Meticulous attention to detail is critical for accurate data abstraction.
• Proficiency in specialized data collection tools, data entry, and understanding of basic statistical principles is crucial.
• A basic understanding of surgical patient care, common procedure and human anatomy/physiology is preferred.
• Collaboration, problem-solving, and the ability to work in aa team and manage projects and deadlines are valued.

Closing & Applications

When you join NUH, you become part of a dynamic and collaborative environment where expertise, knowledge, and compassion all come together.

Working in healthcare offers satisfaction that extend far beyond the ordinary. The smiles of gratitude from patients and the profound sense of fulfilment that comes from helping others cannot be measured. It is a career that allows for both personal and professional growth. The challenges you encounter in this rapidly evolving industry push you to constantly expand your knowledge and skills, as well as encourage lifelong learning.

Be a part of a team that gets to create a transformative healthcare experience for our patients and professionals alike.