Quality Clin Nurse Abstractor

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The Quality/Clinical Abstractor is responsible for working to gather and organize data from a variety of clinical sources, including retrospective and concurrent medical record abstraction; accomplishing data acquisition in accordance with department timelines; communicating with others in the department and hospitals when issues pertaining to data quality and or clinical documentation quality and or clinical care arise; preparing reports based on data abstraction; maintaining a level of data acquisition reliability and accuracy that is up to CMS and department standards.

Specific job responsibilities:

1. Performs core measure chart abstraction and provides compliance report; retrieves, compiles, and enters Core Measure data for ongoing tracking and studies into selected computer programs.

2. Researches thoroughly and collects all information regarding Core Measure indicators and other quality metrics, and interacts with involved individuals in a timely manner.

3. Assists in developing appropriate forms for data collection and analysis.

4. Assists in constructing focused assessment studies when problems are identified or opportunities to improve patient safety, care and services arise.

6. Maintains own professional growth through the utilization of professional organizations, seminars, in-service programs, and other self-directed learning activities.

7. Maintains awareness of current development and quality/performance improvement trends.

8. Demonstrates interpersonal competencies such as problem-solving, negotiating, problem solving, and communication

14. Relays appropriate information to the designated Quality and Hospital Department staff.

15. Ability to analyze and interpret data;

16. Ability to organize workflow, function independently and manage own time and work tasks

Requirements:

• RN with 2 years prior Core Measure Abstraction and other abstraction (complications, medical staff reviews) experience
• Excellent communication skills are essential. Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Access and graphic presentation of data and quality improvement techniques preferred.

We offer a great work environment, competitive rates and excellent benefits, including:

• Short & Long Term Disability
• Vacation/Personal/Holiday/Sick Time Off
• 401 (k)
• Basic Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Medical/Dental/Vision plans
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts