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Medical Data Specialist
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Job Title: Medical Data Specialist |
Salary Range: Commensurate with experience |
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Department: Strategy & Analytics |
Grade: Hourly/ Non - exempt |
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Revision Date: 05/09 |
Location: Millburn, NJ |
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Position: New |
Reports to: Project Manager, PATT |
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Status: FTE |
Direct Reports: 0 |
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Company Description
The Zitter Group is a boutique healthcare consultancy uniquely positioned to provide strategic solutions specific to the role of managed markets and their influence on life science products. For over 17 years, The Zitter Group has worked with life sciences product manufacturers and managed care organizations to develop effective strategies and programs by combining a wealth of expertise in economics, medicine, life sciences, and marketing. Committed to developing mutually rewarding relationships with customers, this privately held company is well respected, profitable, and growing.
Position Overview
As part of its business expansion strategy, TZG seeks a dynamic, intellectually curious, high-integrity professional to join its rapidly growing Strategy and Analytics Practice as a Medical Data Specialist. This position will support the collection, tracking, analysis, and reporting of healthcare data. The Medical Data Specialist will be an integral member of the team.
Essential Job Functions
Primary responsibilities of the Medical Data Specialist position are as follows. Functions may change over time in accordance with business needs.
- Data collection – collect medical policies and guidelines from primary and secondary sources
- Data entry & analysis – interpret and analyze data, and populate the database with appropriate values
- Reporting – create custom reports based on client needs
- Database maintenance & management – ensure accuracy and completeness of the stored data
- Project management – management of specific projects or accounts to ensure timely project completion
Requirements
- AS/AA, BA/BS or equivalent preferred
- Attention to detail. Perfectionists highly encouraged to apply.
- Strong organizational skills
- Familiarity with MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access)
- Background in health insurance industry desirable. Previous experience with prior authorization issues highly desirable
Work Environment
Candidates will need to manage and prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. Flexibility is important, as is the ability to meet deadlines.
Personally, applicants should have high energy, a positive attitude, and the ability to work well with a variety of people. Initiative and intellectual curiosity are critical; a sense of humor is very helpful. Candidates must be comfortable working in a small, privately held company that emphasizes customer service, professionalism, ongoing learning, accountability, and quality of work life.
Compensation
We pay a competitive salary, commission and bonus, and offer a strong benefits package that includes health insurance, dental reimbursement, life and personal accident insurance, a generous 401K plan, voluntary long and short term disability insurance, flexible and dependent care spending accounts, employee assistance program, commuter benefits, eight paid holidays in addition to the week between Christmas and New Year’s, and 15 days of paid time off, and more. The Zitter Group also offers an exciting work environment that values excellence in all areas and respect for all staff. TZG expects to hire a talented, ambitious individual who will eventually outgrow this position and progress into a more senior role, or seek advanced academic training.
Application Procedure
Interested applicants must APPLY HERE to be considered. Applicants must include a resume and a detailed cover letter—with salary history and requirements—explaining career objectives, qualifications, academic achievement, and personal style. Also highlight your relevant skills, experience, and software abilities or your resume will not be considered. No recruiters/placement agencies. No relocations. The Zitter Group is an equal opportunity employer.
NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.