Senior Clinical Data Specialist – Infection Prevention

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

📋 Description

• Utilize specialized clinical expertise to categorize, code, summarize, interpret, and calculate registry/case information from patient medical records.

• Guarantee precise data submission to designated registries or measurement data repositories.

• Prioritize, organize, and fulfill multiple simultaneous tasks and team requests within tight deadlines.

• Manage expectations, identify obstacles, and suggest timely solutions.

• Navigate through electronic medical records and registry/case-entry tools effectively.

• Resolve technical issues with systems and applications by leveraging team resources.

• Contribute to team best practices, data dictionaries, abstraction guidelines, and business-rule documentation.

• Recognize process enhancements to optimize tasks and workflows.

• Remain updated on mandated regulatory and publicly reported data requirements.

• Carry out additional responsibilities as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year of direct clinical surveillance experience abstracting hospital-acquired infections within the past year.

• At least 1 year of direct clinical surveillance experience with CIC within the last calendar year.

• Active CIC certification is preferred.

• Direct clinical experience as an Infection Preventionist.

• Credentials such as RN, LPN, RT, RVT, or RCIS.

• Familiarity with multiple patient medical record systems (EMRs) and clinical databases.

• Intermediate proficiency in MS Office, particularly Microsoft Excel.

• Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities.

• High standards for accuracy and meticulous attention to detail.

• Technologically proficient and eager to learn new systems and technologies.

• Capability to work independently and take ownership of projects/patient records.

• Clear communication and effective collaboration with hospital partners, peers, team leads, and others.

• Strong self-organization and time management skills.

• Ability to manage multiple accounts and adjust to changing timelines and priorities.

• Adaptability to evolving timelines, requirements, and project assignments.

• Commitment to maintaining the security and confidentiality of PHI.

🏝️ Benefits

• Fully remote work environment.

• Flexible schedule.

• Generous Paid Time Off program.

• Additional paid time for volunteering.

• Medical, vision, and dental benefits.

• Health savings accounts.

• Company-paid short- and long-term disability.

• Employee assistance program.

• Paid parental leave.

• Life insurance.

• Accident insurance.

• Other voluntary benefit programs for employees and eligible dependents.

• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.

• Paid professional development hours.

• Supportive resources.

• Performance-based annual wage rate increases.