Clinical Data Abstractor

Hackensack Meridian Health • Manahawkin, NJ

3d

About The Position

The Clinical Data Abstractor position is responsible for abstracting demographics, medical and surgical data from patient charts. Enters data into a database accurately and timely. Must be able to interpret and analyze some of the data for input. Corrects discrepancies in all affected data systems to avoid non-compliance. Acts as a resource at obtaining undocumented data that is required for submission by collaborating with the surgical/clinical team. Responsible for other related performance improvement activities and quality studies as directed.

Requirements

• High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.
• Courses in Medical Terminology, Certified Medical Assistant, Surgical Technician or Licensed Practical Nurse or applicable work experience.
• Minimum of 3-5 years experience as clinical staff.
• PC Literate, Google Workspace (Sheets, Docs, Gmail, etc.), Epic familiarity, ability to easily learn new systems.

Nice To Haves

• Acute care experience

Responsibilities

• Abstracts clinical data/information from medical records and aggregates the information.
• Abstracts data based on established criteria.
• Validates, researches and corrects all elements of surgical cases to ensure compliant, accurate and optimal data submission.
• Attends related meetings as assigned.
• Prepares data for assigned meetings and takes meeting minutes.
• Prepares and communicates back to the manager when having difficulty obtaining required data.
• Performs chart audits for any assigned performance improvement project and/or action plans.
• Inserts, updates and maintains accurate data on computer systems and in archives.
• Compiles, verifies accuracy and sorts information according to priorities to prepare source data for computer entry.
• Reviews data for deficiencies or errors.
• Corrects any incompatibilities if possible and checks output.
• Generates reports, stores completed work in designated locations and performs backup operations.
• Maintains files of source documents or other information relative to data entered.
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Benefits

• health
• dental
• vision
• paid leave
• tuition reimbursement
• retirement benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED