QUALITY DATA ABSTRACTOR RN

Salina-Regional-Health-Center; Salina (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Salina-Regional-Health-Center is seeking a Quality Data Abstractor, RN to support quality improvement by reviewing medical records in real-time and retrospectively for CMS core measures and other quality metrics.

In this role, you will ensure correct inclusion/exclusion using data dictionaries, abstract data into approved systems, and collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to clarify documentation and drive performance improvement. RN certification is required.

Qualifications

• Associate, Diploma, or Bachelor Degree in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing.
• 2 years hospital nursing experience.
• Required Registration/License/Certification

Responsibilities

• Conducts real-time and retrospective review of medical records for CMS core measures and other quality metrics and registries.
• Abstracts and enters data into approved software systems with accuracy.
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary team to clarify documentation and strengthen compliance with measure requirements.
• Reviews medical records against predetermined regulatory criteria and routes variances to Quality leadership as appropriate.
• Participates in CMS and other performance improvement teams to help identify opportunities for improved clinical outcomes.

Education

Associate, Diploma, or Bachelor Degree in Nursing

Job description

The Quality Data Abstractor, RN supports the health center's quality improvement efforts by conducting real-time and retrospective review of medical records for patients included in CMS core measures, and other health center-identified quality metrics and registries. Working as a professional registered nurse, this role evaluates appropriate inclusion and exclusion of cases using defined data dictionaries and measure specifications, and accurately abstracts and enters data into approved software systems. The Quality Data Abstractor RN collaborates with members of the multidisciplinary team to clarify documentation, strengthen compliance with measure requirements, and provide data and interpretation that inform performance improvement activities. The position also reviews medical records against predetermined regulatory criteria, routing identified variances to Quality leadership as appropriate. As part of the health center's quality infrastructure, the Quality Data Abstractor, RN participates in CMS and other performance improvement teams to help identify, prioritize, and support opportunities for improved clinical outcomes and patient care.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Associate, Diploma, or Bachelor Degree in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing

2 years hospital nursing experience

Required Registration/License/Certification