FIMR COORDINATOR

THIS POSITION IS EXEMPT FROM CIVIL SERVICE.

Appointment and continued employment are at the pleasure of the Commissioner of Health, City of Milwaukee.  

The City of Milwaukee is proud to employ a diverse workforce that is committed to providing exemplary service to the City’s residents. If you have a passion for being a part of an inclusive team of public servants, please consider the following opportunity.   

By bringing a multidisciplinary team together to examine circumstances of stillbirths and infant deaths and to identify prevention measures, the Fetal Infant Mortality Review (FIMR) is a community-based process designed to improve the health and well-being of birthing persons, infants, and families.

The FIMR Coordinator supports the Fetal and Infant Mortality Review (FIMR) program, specifically the Case Review Team (CRT) and the Community Action Team (CAT), by providing case summaries, coordinating meetings, training and evaluating the program.

As this is a grant-funded position, the role and job functions are subject to grant funding availability and grant guidelines.

 For more information about the Milwaukee Health Department, please visit https://city.milwaukee.gov/HEALTH.

Data Collection, Analysis, and Reporting

• Analyze patient files, provide summaries, and enter relevant data and case information into tracking spreadsheets or databases utilized by the Milwaukee Health Department (MHD) and the National Center for Fatality Review and Prevention (NCFRP).
• Identify quality improvement opportunities relative to documentation and workflow in the FIMR data collection process, and investigate data documentation needs to ensure secure, accurate, and highly reliable data collection and reporting.
• Lead the development of case summaries for case review.
• Facilitate the Case Review Team (CRT) and Community Action Team (CAT) meetings.
• Serve as a liaison between the FIMR program, CRT and CAT, communicating recommendations and implementation plans.

Community Engagement and Partnership Development

• Participate in community coalitions, task forces and advisory committees.
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with City of Milwaukee departments, state and federal regulatory and funding agencies, hospitals, medical providers, community-based organizations, advocacy agencies, academic institutions, and internal staff to support city-wide initiatives and the effective collection, interpretation, and analysis of infant mortality data.
• Provide subject matter expertise to MHD projects, proposals, and undertakings connected to infant mortality, maternal morbidity and the conception to post-partum spectrum.
• Work in collaboration with the Public Health Strategist and the MHD Epidemiologist for Maternal and Child Health reporting and FIMR report, data collection and summaries.

We welcome qualified individuals with disabilities who are interested in employment and will make reasonable accommodations during the hiring process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, as amended by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) of 2008.

• Position requires working variable hours as dictated by departmental needs, including occasional evenings and weekends.
• Required to carry a mobile device during working hours
• Position requires travel to various sites throughout the City of Milwaukee.
• May be required to respond to an emergency or a broad-impact event.
• Pre-Employment Vaccination and Screening Requirements:
  • Annual TB Test
  • Annual Covid-19 and Influenza vaccinations
  • Pre-employment immunity verification required for MMR, Varicella, and Hepatitis B
    • If not immune, vaccination or an approved exemption is required.
    • Vaccination series only needs to be done once.

1. Associate Degree in Nursing, Medical Assisting or a closely related field from an accredited college.
2. Four years of clinical experience working in Obstetrics, Pediatrics, Neonatology, and/or Perinatology, or performing work closely related to the duties of the position, including medical records review, chart review, or clinical interpretation.
3. Ability to travel independently throughout Milwaukee, by transit, bicycle, or automobile

Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered; however, two years of clinical experience may not be substituted for education.

NOTICE: Please do not attach your academic transcripts to your employment application. The hiring department will verify candidates’ education as part of the background screening process prior to extending any job offers.

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Registered Nurse (RN), or another licensed clinician, or allied health professional certification.
• Experience in clinical data interpretation, quality assurance, documentation, and chart reviews.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in health education, public health, community health, maternal child health, social services or a related field from an accredited college or university.

Technical

• Knowledge of medical terminology and clinical concepts specifically related to obstetric, neonatal, and pediatric terminology.
• Knowledge of prenatal, perinatal, and infant care documentation standards and practices.
• Knowledge of causes and contributing factors of fetal and infant mortality.
• Ability to interpret clinical details and identify contributing factors to fetal or infant deaths.
• Ability to learn FIMR data elements, national standards, and reporting protocols.
• Knowledge of and proficiency with medical records systems, health information documentation standards, and electronic health record (EHR) systems.
• Knowledge of coding practices in health data collection.
• Knowledge of database systems and data integrity principles.
• Competency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and data management software.

Interpersonal and Communication

• Verbal communication skills for presenting findings at FIMR meetings and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with hospital staff, public health personnel, and social services agencies.
• Diplomacy and professionalism when handling sensitive or confidential information.
• Exemplary cultural awareness and sensitivity.
• Ability to work cooperatively and fairly with people whose backgrounds may differ from one’s own.

Judgment and Professionalism

• Problem-solving and strong analytical skills to recognize patterns, inconsistencies, or gaps in various types of data and other findings.
• Attention to detail and accuracy, ensuring valid and reliable reporting.
• Ability to make sound judgments in identifying key elements relevant to case reviews.
• Demonstrated capacity to show empathy and resilience.
• Capacity to work with minimal supervision while maintaining accountability and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously and meet strict deadlines.
• Ability to prioritize workload and maintain documentation in an organized manner.
• Honesty, integrity, and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to serve as an effective steward of City resources.

The current salary range (Pay Range 2IN) is $78,021-$89,460 annually and the residency incentive salary for City of Milwaukee residents is $81,142-$93,038 annually.  Appointment above the minimum is possible based upon level of experience and other qualifications and is subject to approval.   

BENEFITS

The City of Milwaukee provides a comprehensive benefit program that includes the following:

• Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) Defined Benefit Pension Plan
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
• Health and Dental Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Comprehensive Wellness Program
• Onsite Clinic Services
• Onsite Employee Assistance Program
• Alternative Work Schedules
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Group Life Insurance
• Tuition Benefits
• Paid Vacation
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave and other paid leaves
• Flexible Spending Arrangement
• Commuter Value Pass

For full details of the benefits offered by the City of Milwaukee, please visit http://city.milwaukee.gov/Benefits .

The City of Milwaukee values and encourages diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.