CathPCI Data Abstractor
Job Summary
The Senior Clinical Data Specialist is responsible for categorizing, coding, and interpreting patient medical records for hospital partners. You will ensure high-accuracy data submission for the CathPCI Registry while working within various EMR systems. This role requires managing multiple concurrent tasks while maintaining data integrity and regulatory compliance.
Responsibilities
- Code and interpret patient medical records
- Ensure high-accuracy registry data submission
- Manage multiple concurrent project deadlines
- Troubleshoot EMR and technical system issues
- Maintain compliance with regulatory data requirements
Required Skills
- 1+ year CathPCI Registry (NCDR/ACC) experience
- Experience with EMR systems and clinical databases
- Intermediate MS Excel proficiency
- Strong analytical and critical thinking
- Excellent time management and self-organization
Job Details
Roles and 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 judgment to manage expectations and propose solutions.
- Navigate new technical systems, including electronic medical records (EMR) and registry/case entry tools; troubleshoot technical issues.
- Contribute to team best practices, data dictionaries, abstraction guidelines, and identify process improvement opportunities.
- Maintain updated knowledge on mandated regulatory and publicly reported data requirements.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Exposure to multiple patient medical record systems (EMRs) and clinical databases.
- Intermediate proficiency with MS Office (Microsoft Excel).
- 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 manage time effectively across multiple accounts.
- Ability to adapt to changes in timelines, requirements, and project assignments.
- Maintain a high degree of responsibility in keeping PHI secure and confidential.
Education and Experience:
- Must have at least 1 year of CathPCI Registry (NCDR/ACC) abstraction experience.
- Must possess legal authorization to work in the United States.