Job Details

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

THIS IS A PART-TIME POSITION (20 Hours WEEKLY) WITH A FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE. To obtain, interpret, and abstract data in assigned registry with the objective of guiding performance improvement and care management and positively impacting patient outcomes. This role is 100% on site.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assesses appropriate inclusion/exclusion of data based on defined data dictionary; assists in evaluation of data dictionaries.
• Attains and maintains proficiency in data abstraction and entry.
• Utilizes basic understanding of ICD-10 coding in daily work routine.
• Organizes a work plan to achieve assigned project goals or implements an established work plan; makes suggestions to improve efficiency of work.
• Routinely reviews medical records to verify quality measures are met and identifies open care gaps.
• Attains and maintains proficiency in quality measure definitions and how this applies other duties.
• Generates routine and ad hoc reports as directed within required time frame.
• Evaluates and maintains clear documentation of project achievements based on established goals.
• Assists in the identification of issues with data collection methods; assures methods for collection meet/exceed accreditation, regulatory, and institutional standards.
• Performs data validations as assigned within the required time frame.
• Perform assigned work safely, adhering to established departmental safety rules and practices; reports to supervisor, in a timely manner, any unsafe activities, conditions, hazards, or safety violations that may cause injury to oneself, other employees, patients and visitors.

SCOPE, PURPOSE, AND FREQUENCY OF CONTACTS:

• Daily contact with Trauma Program Manager and Trauma Data Collection Specialists.
• Regular contact with the Trauma Performance Improvement Program Manager and the Medical Director of Trauma.
• Regular contact with the Trauma Coordinator for the State of Delaware.
• Occasional contact with departmental personnel, Accreditation Coordinator, Data Acquisition and Measurement staff, Medical-Dental Staff, and other hospital personnel for collection and exchange of relevant information.
• Intermittent contact with external personnel as assigned for the development and ongoing operations of the registry.

DIRECTION/SUPERVISION OF OTHERS:

None.

DIRECTION/SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Reports directly to Trauma Program Manager.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience using the electronic health record preferred.
• Knowledge of or experience in any of the following is preferred: computers, data abstraction and entry, clinical experiences in patient care processes, medical records, ICD-10 coding, AIS injury coding, performance improvement, physiology and disease processes.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS:

• Knowledge of healthcare delivery process.
• Knowledge and understanding of ICD-10 coding of injuries and procedures.
• Comfort with basic computer skills and willingness to adapt and learn new programs as necessary.
• Skill in verbal and written communication.
• Detail-oriented and ability to maintain a high level of concentration for extended periods of time for chart review and abstraction purposes.
• Ability to maintain confidential information; compliant with HIPPA Standards.
• Ability to learn new concepts, programs, and assimilate information into daily work routine.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and prioritize workload.

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EEO Posting Statement

Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.