RN Data Abstractor-Preventative Health-Days,$1700 / wk

Job Summary :

Enter preventive, disease-specific, and outcomes clinical measures from the patient record into the appropriate registry / database. Must become knowledgeable in ACO, HEDIS, and / or PQRS metrics, chart / data abstraction process and data entry process. Must be very accurate and attentive to detail because the data is used for public reporting, pay for performance and physician credentialing. Perform inter-rater reliability checks among abstractor peers. The data must be completed timely and have quality control checks. This position reports to the Manager of Clinical Data Governance. Must have above average communication skills, professional bearing and appearance. Must be willing to work on-site within the system and travel to non-WellStar provider practices.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions :

Attends required educational sessions regarding :

• Annual updates in metrics
• Abstraction tool(s)
• View Only access to disparate medical records / paper recordsAbstract clinical information from the Epic clinical record
• Serves as metric expert
• Keeps up with new specifications and changes.
• Reviews charts and abstracts required data element into data base.
• Researches specifications and or other appropriate support groups when uncertain if documentation is acceptable
• Keeps accurate list of cases abstracted and completed
• Meet all data submission deadlines
• Travel to physician offices as needed to complete office-based abstraction (non-WellStar systems)
• Must have own transportation to and from offices
• Schedule abstraction time with offices at the convenience of the provider
• Ensure that office personnel or provider is available to assist with EMR, paper record navigationAccurate entry of clinical data into the database.
• Runs error reports after data entry and corrects all errors.
• Reviews validation reports as requested
• Any questions or concerns regarding diagnosis codes discuss and review with physician officesOther duties as requested by the director
• Communicate with CMS regarding questions, issues with the WEB tools and bring to the attention of your manager.Performs other duties as assignedComplies with all Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Required Minimum Education :

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing, or other healthcare related fields such as Pharmacy, Respiratory therapy, Psychology : Behavioral Health. Required

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s) : All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.

Additional License(s) and Certification(s) :

Required Minimum Experience :

Minimum 2 years experience in an acute care nursing unit, i.e. ICU, CCU, Med surgery area, Behavioral Health, or in your area of healthcare work.Required

Required Minimum Skills :

Basic computer skills.Ability to read and understand the medical record and enter data into data-base.Must have good communication skills.

Shift :

Day (United States of America)

Additional note :

Starting January 13,2025-March 28, 2025

Mon-Fri 8 : 00am-5 : 00pm no less than 32hrs some flexibility in hours may be required; virtual and on-site visits to the community.

Graduation from accredited school of nursing, OR other healthcare related fields such as Pharmacy, Respiratory therapy, Psychology / Behavior Health, Social Work.

Minimum of 2 years experience in an acute care medical unit, i.e. ICU, CCU, Med Surgery area, Behavior Health, or in other area of healthcare work.

Basic computer. Microsoft skills. Ability to read and understand the medical record and enter data into database. Must have good communication skills.