Registry Coordinator

UChicago Medicine • Chicago, IL

10h • $94,700 - $110,500 • Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Registry Abstracter supports clinical performance through abstraction, review, and reporting of clinical data for quality improvement, accreditation, and regulatory initiatives. The role collects clinical data from medical records and submits it promptly to data registries and other clinical information systems. Using clinical knowledge and background, the abstracter provides complete and accurate information about patient care as documented in the medical record. The role obtains appropriate clinical documentation through collaboration with the database manager, PAs, ICU and floor staff, and surgeons.

This is a full-time, day-shift, on-site position at Hyde Park in the Office of External Affairs. The employee must be based in the greater Chicagoland area.

Requirements

• At least two years of medical terminology experience.
• Analytical skills to independently collect, analyze, and interpret clinical data.
• Strong computer and organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and make decisions.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with clinical and administrative staff.

Nice To Haves

• RN preferred.
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing or other clinical degree or certificate preferred.
• Experience with registries and/or databases preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review paper and electronic medical records to accurately interpret and record required data.
• Become familiar with documentation and interpret data according to regulations.
• Meet data-submission reporting deadlines.
• Communicate project status and key project issues to the supervisor.
• Support the hospital’s goals and approach to patient care and attend training sessions and management classes to improve patient and customer communications.
• Demonstrate courtesy and professionalism in interactions, appearance, attitude, and written and oral communication with visitors, coworkers, physicians, and other hospital personnel.
• Complete other duties as assigned or suggested by the Manager, Director, Associate Directors, and Technical Directors.
• Collaborate with the database manager, PAs, ICU and floor staff, and surgeons to obtain appropriate clinical documentation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed