Chest Pain-MI (CPMI) Data Abstractor

Registry Partners; Michigan; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare management organization seeks an experienced Data Abstractor II to manage remote abstracting and registry operations. The ideal candidate should have at least a year of data abstraction experience, particularly with the Chest Pain - MI Registry. Responsibilities include following guidelines and productivity standards while working independently. The role requires proficiency in data abstraction software, excellent communication skills, and an understanding of healthcare data regulations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one-year experience in American College of Cardiology Chest Pain - MI Registry™.
• Strong knowledge of data abstraction guidelines and manuals.
• Ability to work independently and meet productivity standards.

Responsibilities

• Follow project parameters and industry-related reference manuals.
• Stays current on abstraction requirements.
• Consult with Registry Partners for clarification on tasks.

Skills

Data abstraction experience

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Education

RN, RHIA, RHIT, CPHQ preferred

Tools

Data abstraction software systems

Electronic medical record applications

Job description

Applicant MUST reside within the 50 States or Washington D.C.

The Data Abstractor II (DAll) is responsible for remote abstracting and registry operations and related tasks as assigned. Additionally, the DAll is responsible for following the guidelines published in the project parameters/roadmap document, Quality Management Validation Policy and Procedure and working within the established productivity guidelines for each assigned project and case type. The DAll is accountable for their committed work hours for each project assignment and in assisting the management team with meeting the goals and deadlines for each assigned project.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one-year current abstraction experience in American College of Cardiology Chest Pain - MI Registry™, required, including the following subsets:
  • STEMI
  • NSTEMI
  • Unstable Angina
  • Low Risk Chest Pain
• Additional knowledge of at least one other NCDR data registries (CathPCI, EP-Device, TVT, LAAO), preferred.
• Proficient in industry related clinical registry data abstraction specifications manuals, data abstraction software systems and electronic medical record applications.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and/or Google products.
• Exposure to quality improvement concepts and processes, preferred.
• RN, RHIA/ RHIT, CPHQ, preferred.

Essential Duties/Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities

• Follows the project parameter/project roadmap document as the individual job description for each project assignment in conjunction with utilizing all industry related reference manuals (data abstraction specification manuals/resources), interpreting and applying all rules successfully.
• Stays current on abstraction requirements and specifications at all times.
• Consults industry related Q & A resources as needed and consults with Registry Partners Management/Validation teams for abstracting questions/clarifications as needed.
• Takes part in other registry operations tasks as assigned (i.e., follow up activities) by following standard operating procedures.
• Meets defined Quality Standards after acclimating to a new project, for each case type assigned.
• Meets defined Productivity Standards within four weeks of abstracting on a new project for each case type assigned.
• Meets Productivity Standards for registry operations tasks as defined for each project assignment.

Other Responsibilities/Accountabilities

• Provide timely responses to questions or concerns communicated by the Registry Partners project and validation management teams, executive management team, and corporate office team.
• Understands and follows all Registry Partners internal corporate policies and procedures and client-based policies and procedures as requested.
• Utilize the Registry Partners secure server and project folders/subfolders as the primary communication exchange for all assigned projects.
• All other duties as assigned.

The tasks outlined in this job description are not all inclusive but are the core responsibilities of the position. The tasks are subject to change at any given time and the employee will be notified by the corporate office, if/when updates and changes are made to the job description.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

Sitting, standing for extended periods of time, staring at a computer monitor for extended periods of time, climbing, walking, lifting 20 lbs. or more, pulling and/or pushing, carrying, grasping, reaching, crawling, stooping and crouching. Ability to learn and comprehend basic instructions and orientation to the job, motor coordination skills, coordination of eyes and hands. Ability to understand words and respond effectively. Ability to perform basic arithmetic accurately and quickly. Hot and/or Cold temperatures that result in significant body discomfort due to being away from your geographical area. Injury exposures due to assembly and/or repair to equipment.