Maternal Medical Records Abstractor - REMOTE - Obstetrics - OBGYN

Bizzell•New Carrollton, MD

9d•Remote

About The Position

Bizzell Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c)3 organization with the mission of creating sustainable global social impact through healthcare equity and economic development. The goal of the MD MMRT Abstractor is to comprehensively select and extract pertinent information from medical records and an array of other sources to accurately capture the events leading up to and including the death of each case and to document those findings for review by the MD MMRT. The Maryland Maternal Mortality Review Program (the Program) was established in statute in 2000. The Maryland Annotated Code Health-General Article §13-1203 - 1207, establishes the Program in the Maryland Department of Health (MDH) and describes its scope. The purpose of the Program is to: 1) Identify maternal death cases; 2) Review medical records and other relevant data; 3) Determine preventability of death; 4) Develop recommendations for the prevention of maternal deaths; and 5) Disseminate findings and recommendations to policymakers, physicians and other health care providers, health care facilities, and the general public. Program reviews are conducted by the Maternal Mortality Review Team (MMRT).

Requirements

Demonstrated understanding of normal/abnormal processes of pregnancy, delivery, and postpartum care and the wide spectrum of factors that can influence outcomes
Understanding of medical terminology and the health care system in general
Flexibility and ability to accomplish tasks in short time frames
Ability to adjust to varying or developing situations to meet changing program requirements
Strong attention to details
Knowledge of HIPAA and confidentiality laws
Ability to serve as an objective, unbiased storyteller; not looking to assign blame
Demonstrated understanding of social determinants contributing to maternal mortality
Strong interpersonal skills and excellent oral and written communication skills
Skill with word processing and data entry (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint)
Knowledge of methods to maintain database information
Ability to work well with others, including people of diverse linguistic, cultural, or economic backgrounds
Ability to maintain organized, accurate records
At least five years of full-time, or equivalent part-time professional, medical, administrative or managerial experience in public health, health care, or equivalent, of which the major duties involved working in obstetrics, antenatal and postpartum care.
Experience in medical record review (peer review, FIMR, etc.) including an in-depth understanding of the organization of medical records.
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
Ability to maintain a stationary position to operate a computer and other office equipment.
Must be able to identify, analyze, and assess detailed information.
Ability to communicate effectively and exchange information clearly with others.

Nice To Haves

Strong knowledge of medical terminology, maternal health, and public health systems is expected.

Responsibilities

Receive a list of assigned cases with corresponding records from the Program Director to abstract within a specific time frame.
Coordinate with the MDH Maternal Mortality Review Coordinator to notify them of records that they require for case abstraction.
Attend all MD MMRT meetings where an abstractor has a case scheduled to provide additional support and information as appropriate to MMRT members during the case reviews.
Abstract and compile data from multiple sources, including but not limited to: Vital Statistics Administration reports, Prenatal, hospital, and emergency medical records (scanned documents and electronic health record access), Autopsy, pathology, and police reports, CRISP (Chesapeake Regional Information System for Our Patients) records, Community Vital Signs (CVS) records, Judiciary case search records, Social media and news reports (when available).
Ensure all data is complete, unbiased, and in compliance with confidentiality laws (e.g., HIPAA).
Spend an average of 10 hours per case abstracting relevant data.
Communicate with MDH and the program manager if more than 10 hours are anticipated for a case.
Present an abbreviated version of the case summary during monthly virtual MD MMRT meetings.
Provide additional insights and support during case reviews.
Answer inquiries from MMRT members regarding case-specific details.
Adhere to HIPAA and confidentiality regulations while handling sensitive case data.
Store all documentation securely and submit through designated channels in compliance with Maryland Department of Health (MDH) standards.
Complete any additional MD MMRT-specific training as required by the program.