Maternal Medical Records Abstractor - REMOTE - Obstetrics - OBGYN

Bizzell Group•New Carrollton, MD

9d•Remote

About The Position

The Bizzell Foundation, Inc., a 501(c)3 organization focused on healthcare equity and economic development, is seeking a Maternal Medical Records Abstractor for the Maryland Maternal Mortality Review Program (MMRP). This remote position involves abstracting critical information from various medical records and other sources to document events leading up to and including maternal deaths. The Maryland MMRP, established in 2000, aims to identify maternal death cases, review relevant data, determine preventability, develop prevention recommendations, and disseminate findings. The abstractor will work with the Maternal Mortality Review Team (MMRT) to support these objectives.

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 detail.
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 and abstract assigned cases with corresponding records within a specific timeframe.
Extract pertinent information from diverse sources including Vital Statistics Administration, prenatal, hospital, and emergency medical services records, autopsy, pathology, and police reports, newspaper articles, social media, and others.
Enter all extracted information into the Maternal Mortality Review Information Application (MMRIA) data system.
Coordinate with the MDH Maternal Mortality Review Coordinator to obtain necessary records.
Attend monthly virtual MD MMRT meetings when an abstractor has a case scheduled to provide support and information.
Present an abbreviated version of the case summary during meetings.
Answer inquiries from MMRT members regarding case-specific details.
Ensure all extracted data is complete, unbiased, and in compliance with confidentiality laws (e.g., HIPAA).
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.