STS/ACC TVT Data Abstractor

Clinical Registry Solutions; United States; Remote; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare data management company is seeking a contractor for a remote role focused on data abstraction duties for the STS/ACC TVT Registry. The position involves collecting and ensuring the accuracy of patient data related to cardiac care. Candidates must have recent experience abstracting data from the TVT Registry and demonstrate strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently. Preferred qualifications include an MSN, BSN, or RN certification.

Qualifications

• Experience abstracting in the TVT Registry within the last 2 years is required.
• Familiar with medical records and healthcare quality concepts.
• Maintains a strict level of confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently.
• Maintains a strict level of confidentiality in all aspects of work.
• Demonstrates a high standard of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• MSN, BSN, or RN preferred. CPHQ preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collects and abstracts data from patient medical records.
• Ensures the accuracy and completeness of the abstracted data.
• Participates in quality assurance processes to ensure data integrity.
• Enter the abstracted data into the database and maintain updates as needed.
• Participates in quality assurance processes to ensure data integrity.
• Remains informed about developments in cardiac care and data management to ensure ongoing competency.

Skills

Data abstraction skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal communication

Independent work

Education

MSN, BSN, or RN preferred

CPHQ preferred

RN

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Employment Type: Contractor , Full-Time , Part-Time
• Job Location: Remote

Overview

Performs primary data abstraction duties for the STS/ACC TVT Registry and 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 Society of Thoracic Surgeons and the American College of Cardiology.
• Enter the abstracted data into the database, often using specialized software. This includes maintaining and updating the data as necessary.
• Participates in quality assurance processes to ensure data integrity. This involves routine 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 TVT Registry within the last 2 years is required.
• Familiar with medical records, billing/documentation practices, and standard healthcare quality concepts.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• 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 communication skills.
• MSN, BSN, or RN preferred. CPHQ preferred.