Clinical Data Abstractor Specialist (S)

SSM Health • Fen Ditton, MO

2d • Remote

About The Position

This role focuses on clinical data abstraction that directly supports patient care across SSM Health. The primary responsibility is to review patients’ electronic health records and accurately abstract required data elements using the National Cardiovascular Disease Registry’s (NCDR) standardized definitions. We are seeking a detail-oriented candidate with strong clinical understanding who can thoroughly review EPIC documentation for patients who have undergone cardiac catheterization and coronary interventions. Responsibilities include evaluating appropriate use criteria for cardiac interventions; identifying and tracking trends for intra- and post-procedure complications; monitoring STEMI treatment times; validating best practices for patients with Coronary Artery Disease; and recognizing both high-performing practices and opportunities for improvement based on registry data and benchmark comparisons.

The clinical abstraction specialist will apply their knowledge of healthcare and data management to analyze clinical data, identify trends and report them. They will abstract and maintain comprehensive data from the clinical records according to established clinical/regulatory requirements. Mitigate definitional issues, and chart documentation discrepancies to ensure timely completion and proper validation checks for a high level of interrater reliability.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent education and experience
• One year experience in healthcare or related field

Responsibilities

• Disseminates data from the medical record accurately reflecting governing body’s rules, algorithms and protocols.
• Continuous learning and adaptability due to registry and regulatory changes
• Supports collaboration with internal team members and external vendors to ensure inter-rater reliability as well as data accuracy and timely submission.
• Contribute to specialized committee or work group meetings in support of process improvements to enhance patient outcomes.
• Identify new processes of improvement, opportunities and trends.
• Review and resolve any clinical data discrepancies or outliers on completed abstracts
• Skillful with written and oral skills for communicating performance considerations and improvement opportunities to correct parties.
• Report findings/opportunities/trends to management levels.
• Driven by logical and analytical thinking to solve problems.
• Possess an eye for detail-oriented analysis and design
• Adept at working independently or within team environment/Self Starter.
• Ability to multi –task and appropriately prioritize responsibilities for high volume of workload
• Utilize knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy to extract facts from within the record especially when chart documentation is of uncertain quality
• Able to complete certifications (pass exams) if assigned to an abstraction that requires it.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.
• Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
• Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
• Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees