Clinical Review Specialist (Ukiah)

Adventist Health; Ukiah (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health Ukiah Valley is seeking a Quality Data Abstraction Specialist to collect, validate, and submit clinical data supporting CMS quality programs. You will ensure data accuracy for peer review and regulatory reporting while identifying trends to drive performance improvement.

Collaboration with registry vendors and hospital teams is essential. The role emphasizes confidentiality, adherence to standards, and timely submissions to internal and external databases, with focus on

Qualifications

• Associate's or Technical Degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or Health Information Management.
• Two years of experience in quality management, data abstraction, or healthcare analytics.
• Three years of experience in peer review, abstraction, quality assurance, or hospital data reporting.
• RN license or equivalent health background (preferred).
• CPHQ or CPPS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Performs concurrent and retrospective chart abstraction for peer review, quality, and regulatory reporting using defined criteria.
• Performs case abstraction for assigned registries and CMS IOR/QOR measures; collaborates with registry vendors and quality teams.
• Acts as a liaison between the Quality Department, clinical stakeholders, and registry partners; provides feedback on documentation gaps.
• Maintains confidentiality under state and federal peer review protections; ensures compliant data collection and storage.
• Monitors data trends to identify improvement opportunities and supports performance improvement teams with validated data.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Quality management

Data abstraction

Healthcare analytics

Peer review

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Technical Degree in Healthcare Administration

Health Information Management

Job description

Adventist Health Ukiah Valley has been deeply connected to the community we serve since 1956. We are comprised of a 50-bed acute care medical center, level IV trauma center, level II intensive care nursery services, extensive physical rehabilitation program, outpatient surgery and diagnostic center and advanced wound care center. Ukiah is a unique small town that charms you with its rich character, arts, vineyards and natural surroundings. Ukiah beckons you to explore all that the valley has to offer amidst our 300 days of sunshine each year. We are also conveniently located just two hours north of San Francisco and 45 minutes from the Pacific Coast.

Job Summary:

Responsible for the collection, abstraction, validation, and submission of clinical data to support CMS quality programs, patient safety measures, national clinical registries and/or peer review data. Ensures the accuracy and integrity of reported data, supports compliance with regulatory requirements, and contributes to performance improvement initiatives. Applies clinical knowledge to identify trends, monitor quality outcomes, and provide actionable feedback to leaders and clinicians. Supports confidentiality of peer review activities, prepares trended reports for leadership and medical staff committees, and assists in maintaining compliance with accreditation and regulatory standard. Is essential to achieving internal and external quality and patient safety targets.

Job Requirements:

Education and Work Experience:

• Associate's or Technical Degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or Health Information Management or equivalent combination of education and experience: Required
• Two years' of experience in quality management, data abstraction, or healthcare analytics: Required
• Three years' of experience in peer review, abstraction, quality assurance, or hospital data reporting: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications:

• Registered Nurse (RN) license or equivalent health background: Preferred
• Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) or CPPS: Required

Essential Functions:

• Performs concurrent and retrospective chart abstraction for peer review, quality, and regulatory reporting using defined criteria. Ensures data accuracy and timeliness of submissions to internal and external databases.
• Performs case abstraction for assigned registries and/ or CMS IOR and QOR measures (e.g., STS, CoC, NSQIP, or other specialty registries). Collaborates with outsourced registry vendors and maintain effective communication with system quality teams. Ensures timely data submission to meet internal and external reporting requirements.
• Serves as a liaison between the Quality Department, clinical stakeholders, and registry partners. Provides feedback to physicians, nurses, and leaders on documentation gaps or trends impacting data accuracy. Supports initiatives to improve compliance with quality metrics.
• Adheres to all confidentiality requirements under state and federal peer review protections. Ensures that data collection and storage comply with Evidence Code §1157, PSWP, and organizational policies.
• Monitors data trends to identify opportunities for clinical process improvement. Provides reports and data insights to Quality and Patient Safety leaders. Supports performance improvement teams with accurate, validated data to guide interventions.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements:

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply. Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit https://adventisthealth.org/careers/everify/ for more information about E-Verify.

About Us

Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.

Job Info

• Job Identification 63077
• Job Category Specialist
• Posting Date 06/16/2026, 03:41 PM
• Locations 275 Hospital Dr, Ukiah, CA, 95482, US