MBSAQIP Data Abstractor
Job Summary
The Data Abstraction Specialist delivers high-quality clinical data solutions to hospital partners nationwide. They utilize specialized clinical expertise to categorize, interpret, and code patient medical records for clinical research and quality improvement. This role requires maintaining high accuracy thresholds while managing concurrent tasks in a remote environment.
Responsibilities
- Categorize and code clinical registry data
- Ensure high accuracy in data submission
- Manage multiple concurrent project deadlines
- Maintain regulatory and compliance standards
- Troubleshoot technical EMR system issues
Required Skills
- MBSAQIP abstraction experience
- Active MBSCR certification
- EMR systems proficiency
- Analytical and critical thinking
- Microsoft Excel proficiency
Job Details
Responsibilities:
- Apply specialized clinical knowledge to categorize, code, summarize, interpret, and calculate registry/case information from patient medical records.
- Ensure quality submission of all data in specified registries or measure data repositories, maintaining a high accuracy threshold.
- Prioritize, organize, and meet tight deadlines for multiple concurrent tasks and team requests.
- Use tact and judgment to manage expectations, flag obstacles, and propose solutions in a timely manner.
- Navigate electronic medical records (EMR) and registry/case entry tools, troubleshooting technical issues with team resources.
- Contribute to team best practices, data dictionaries, abstraction guidelines, and business rule documents.
- Identify process improvement opportunities to streamline tasks and processes.
- Keep up to date on mandated regulatory/publicly reported data requirements as specified by federal, state, and other agencies.
Required Qualifications:
- Direct MBSAQIP clinical data abstraction experience within the past year.
- Active MBSCR certification.
- Exposure to multiple patient medical record systems (EMRs) and clinical databases.
- Intermediate proficiency with MS Office (Microsoft Excel).
- Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Direct clinical experience.
- RN, LPN, RT, or RCIS credentials.
Skills & Abilities:
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
- High standards for accuracy and attention to detail.
- Technical savvy and desire to learn new systems.
- Ability to work independently and take ownership of projects.
- Clear communication skills to collaborate with hospital partners and team members.
- Strong self-organization and time management.
- High responsibility in keeping PHI secure and confidential.