Clinical Data Abstractor

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in South Carolina.

📋 Description

• Gather, verify, and conduct clinical quality reviews of patient-level data for national clinical quality initiatives and clinical data registries.

• Oversee the process of retrieving medical records for data abstraction.

• Collect intricate data elements utilizing established definitions.

• Ensure the integrity of electronic data sent to national databases and registries.

• Prepare and analyze clinical data reports.

• Collaborate with clinical team members on projects aimed at quality improvement.

• Convert clinical documentation into actionable insights for improvement.

• Identify discrepancies, assess potential causes, and support action plans for clinical care enhancement.

• Assist clinical and administrative leadership, quality leaders, subject matter experts, stakeholders, and ad hoc teams.

• Provide guidance, advice, and standard practices for the design and maintenance of registries and clinical databases.

• Extract clinical data from electronic medical records based on patient-selection criteria and sponsoring or regulatory guidelines.

• Create efficient data collection and management processes.

• Validate data, clarify case inquiries, and maintain productivity in abstraction.

• Upload and submit data files; investigate and rectify submission errors.

• Address software, reporting, benchmarking, and related issues with stakeholders.

• Promote collaboration between abstraction personnel and clinical leaders.

• Report quality outcomes, performance metrics, and compliance results to clinical stakeholders.

• Review medical records for deviations or non-compliance, identify trends and patterns, and provide feedback to stakeholders.

• Perform additional duties as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• An associate degree is required, preferably in healthcare, Health Information Management, or a related field.

• Five or more years of directly related data abstraction experience will be accepted in lieu of an associate degree.

• Preferred: Two years of experience in clinical data abstraction, data management, or data entry.

• If involved with a cancer registry, Oncology Data Specialist Certification by NCRA is mandatory within one year of employment.

• Proficiency in computer skills, including word processing, spreadsheets, PowerPoint, databases, and data entry.

• Strong mathematical skills.

• Familiarity with electronic health records and electronic medical records.

• Working knowledge of quality improvement, clinical data review, and performance improvement methodologies.

• Ability to effectively communicate opportunities for improvement.

• Detail-oriented.

• Capacity to work independently and adhere to sponsoring-agency standards and definitions.

• Strong communication skills and the ability to interact with and build relationships within quality improvement teams.

• Ability to utilize appropriate resources for decision-making regarding data abstraction, interpretation, and dissemination.

• Knowledge of human anatomy and medical terminology.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits.

• Retirement savings plan with employer match.

• Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.

• Flexible work environment.