NHSN Abstractor

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Reviews patient medical records and extracts data for designated NHSN Hospital Acquired Conditions measures.

• Accurately and consistently applies registry specifications, definitions, inclusion and exclusion criteria, and abstraction guidelines.

• Interprets clinical documentation pertaining to hospital acquired conditions, diagnoses, treatments, outcomes, complications, and associated quality measures.

• Inputs precise and complete data into designated registry platforms, EHRs, vendor tools, or other data collection systems.

• Maintains a high standard of abstraction accuracy, completeness, and meticulous attention to detail.

• Achieves assigned productivity targets, weekly progress objectives, and meets internal and client deadlines.

• Engages in quality assurance activities, which include feedback, corrections, validations, and IRR reviews.

• Communicates in a professional manner with account leads, team members, and client contacts when clarification is necessary.

• Upholds strict confidentiality and adheres to ADN, client, HIPAA, and data security protocols.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 2 years of recent abstraction experience related to NHSN Hospital Acquired Conditions.

• Capability to independently abstract NHSN Hospital Acquired Conditions cases using NHSN specifications and clinical documentation.

• Strong comprehension of healthcare quality reporting, registry abstraction, clinical documentation review, and medical record interpretation.

• Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision while ensuring accuracy and adhering to deadlines.

• Exceptional attention to detail, organizational skills, documentation, and follow-through.

• Comfortable utilizing various EHRs, registry platforms, vendor tools, and assigned data collection systems.

• Outstanding interpersonal and written communication abilities.

• Contractors must possess high-speed, secure internet access, a PC or laptop, and at least two monitors.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible scheduling.

• Independent work.

• Knowledgeable and supportive team environment.

• Multiple registry opportunities.

• Potential for growth into lead or expanded quality roles for high performers.