GWTG CAD Abstractor (Remote, FT or PT)

ZipRecruiter; Little Rock (AR); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare data services company is looking for a data abstraction specialist to join their team remotely. The role involves collecting and abstracting data for the Get With The Guidelines Coronary Artery Disease Registry, ensuring high levels of accuracy. The ideal candidate will have experience in data abstraction, strong attention to detail, and excellent communication skills. A degree in nursing or related field is required.

Qualifications

• Experience abstracting in the GWTG CAD Registry within the last 2 years is required.
• Familiar with medical records, billing/documentation practices.
• Maintains a strict level of confidentiality in all aspects of work.

Responsibilities

• Collects and abstracts data from patient medical records related to cardiac care.
• Ensures the accuracy and completeness of the abstracted data.
• Participates in quality assurance processes to ensure data integrity.

Skills

Data abstraction

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

MSN, BSN, or RN

CPHQ certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Why ADN? Join the American Data Network family and become an integral part of a dynamic and purpose-driven organization. At ADN, we're not just a company; we're a community of passionate professionals dedicated to making a difference in healthcare. Embark on a journey where your work goes beyond a job description it becomes a meaningful contribution to the improvement of patient care. We foster a culture of integrity, excellence, continuous learning, collaboration, and a genuine commitment to making a positive impact. If you're ready to be part of a trusted advisor in healthcare data services and shape the future of quality and patient safety, come build your career with us at American Data Network. Make every day count, and make a difference with ADN.

Job Summary: Performs primary data abstraction duties for Get With The Guidelines Coronary Artery Disease Registry. Ensures high levels of abstraction accuracy for assigned accounts via validation activities. Demonstrates strong communication, documentation, organizing, and planning skills to ensure strong leadership of multiple accounts concurrently.

Responsibilities

• Collects and abstracts data from patient medical records, especially those related to cardiac care. This includes information on diagnoses, treatments, procedures, and outcomes.
• Ensures the accuracy and completeness of the abstracted data. This involves cross-referencing information from multiple sources within a patient's medical record.
• Adheres to specific clinical data abstraction guidelines and standards, such as those set by the American Heart Association.
• Enters the abstracted data into a database or registry, often using specialized software. This includes maintaining and updating the data as necessary.
• Participates in quality assurance processes to ensure data integrity. This involves regular audits of the data or the abstraction process.
• Remains informed about developments in cardiac care and data management to ensure ongoing competency in the role.

Qualifications

• Experience abstracting in the GWTG CAD Registry within the last 2 years is required.
• Familiar with medical records, billing/documentation practices, Microsoft Office, and standard healthcare quality concepts
• Ability to work independently.
• Relies on experience and judgment to plan/accomplish goals.
• Maintains a strict level of confidentiality in all aspects of work.
• Demonstrates a high standard of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Remote position.
• MSN, BSN, or RN.
• CPHQ.