Applicant MUST reside within the 50 States or Washington D.C.
General Description
The Data Abstractor II (DAll) is responsible for remote abstracting and registry operations and related tasks as assigned. Additionally, the DAll is responsible for following the guidelines published in the project parameters/roadmap document, Quality Management Validation Policy and Procedure, and working within the established productivity guidelines for each assigned project and case type. The DAll is accountable for their committed work hours for each project assignment and in assisting the management team with meeting the goals and deadlines for each assigned project.
The tasks outlined in this job description are not all inclusive but are the core responsibilities of the position. The tasks are subject to change at any given time and the employee will be notified by the corporate office, if or when updates and changes are made to the job description.
Qualifications
- Minimum of one year current abstraction experience in Society of Thoracic Surgeons / American College of Cardiology STS/ACC TVT Registry, including experience with patient follow up.
- Minimum of one year current abstraction experience in American College of Cardiology LAAO Registry, including experience with patient follow up.
- Additional knowledge of at least one other NCDR data registries (EP-Device, CathPCI, AFIB).
- Proficient in industry related clinical registry data abstraction specification manuals, data abstraction software systems, and electronic medical record applications.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently.
- Excellent communication and documentation skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and/or Google products.
- Exposure to quality improvement concepts and processes.
- RN, RHIA, RHIT, or CPHQ.
Essential Duties / Key Responsibilities / Accountabilities
- Follow the project parameter/roadmap document as the individual job description for each project assignment, utilizing all industry related reference manuals, interpreting and applying all rules successfully.
- Remain current on abstraction requirements and specifications at all times.
- Consult industry related Q&A resources and Registry Partners Management/Validation teams for abstracting questions and clarifications as needed.
- Take part in other registry operations tasks as assigned (e.g., follow up activities) following standard operating procedures.
- Meet defined quality standards after acclimating to a new project for each case type assigned.
- Meet defined productivity standards within four weeks of starting a new project for each case type assigned.
- Meet productivity standards for registry operations tasks as defined for each project assignment.
Other Responsibilities / Accountabilities
- Provide timely responses to questions or concerns communicated by Registry Partners project, validation management teams, executive management team, and corporate office team.
- Understand and follow all Registry Partners internal corporate policies and procedures, and client-based policies and procedures as requested.
- Utilize the Registry Partners secure server and project folders/subfolders as the primary communication exchange for all assigned projects.
- All other duties as assigned.
Work Environment & Physical Demands
Sitting, standing for extended periods, staring at a computer monitor, climbing, walking, lifting 20 lbs. or more, pulling and/or pushing, carrying, grasping, reaching, crawling, stooping and crouching. Ability to learn and comprehend basic instructions and job orientation, motor coordination skills, coordination of eyes and hands. Ability to understand words and respond effectively. Ability to perform basic arithmetic accurately and quickly. Hot and/or cold temperatures that may cause significant body discomfort. Injury exposures due to assembly and/or repair of equipment.