Healthcare Quality Metrics Abstractor

Lutheran Hospital; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, IN is seeking a Core Measures Abstractor to review and abstract patient records for quality indicators and hospital performance metrics. The role involves data collection, entry, and analysis to identify trends and ensure compliance with standards.

The position requires an associate degree in HIM or related field, with 0-2 years of experience; a bachelor’s degree is preferred. Strong attention to detail and familiarity with EMR systems are important for success.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Health Information Management, Nursing, or a related field required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, Health Information Management, or a related healthcare field preferred.
• 0-2 years of experience in medical records review, quality data abstraction, or a related field in a healthcare setting required.
• Experience in quality measures abstraction and familiarity with JCAHO Core Measures preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and abstracts data from patient medical records in alignment with quality measures and standards.
• Enters abstracted data into tracking systems, ensuring accuracy for quality improvement and reporting.
• Identifies documentation deficiencies or trends and reports to supervisor or director.
• Coordinates with clinical staff to enable data use for quality improvement and compliance.
• Maintains secure, confidential records and compiles reports for quality committees.
• Complies with policies regarding patient data confidentiality and hospital standards.

Job description

Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, IN is seeking a Core Measures Abstractor to review and abstract patient records for quality indicators and hospital performance metrics. The role involves data collection, entry, and analysis to identify trends and ensure compliance with standards.

The position requires an associate degree in HIM or related field, with 0-2 years of experience; a bachelor’s degree is preferred. Strong attention to detail and familiarity with EMR systems are important for success.