Quality Improvement Abstractor- HEDIS

UHS•Palmdale, CA

About The Position

The Quality Improvement Abstractor – HEDIS role analyzes and reports on clinical performance measures, including Stroke and Sepsis. The position identifies and accesses relevant data sources, compiles and manipulates data, prepares graphs and tables, verifies the integrity and accuracy of data and reported measures, and submits information to CMS and other agencies as requested. The Abstractor serves as a resource and coach for quality data analysis and reporting, helps create and maintain clinical registries and associated datasets, and supports organization-wide quality improvement projects and planning and evaluation related to clinical quality, patient safety, and patient experience. The position collects and submits accurate, complete, and timely registry data through compilation, documentation, and data entry of identified procedures or disease-process treatment into the relevant registry or vendor platform. It also oversees daily management of retrospective chart reviews as identified by the Director. The posting describes Palmdale Regional Medical Center as a 184-bed acute care hospital in Palmdale, California, part of the Southwest Healthcare regional network. The opportunity offers a challenging and rewarding work environment, competitive compensation, paid time off, health-related insurance plans, retirement and stock-plan offerings, student-loan programs, and career development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries.

Requirements

Associate degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university.
Three to five years of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse in an acute care setting.
Three years of progressive clinical experience in neurological nursing.
Current Registered Nurse license in the State of California.
Current ACLS and BLS certifications from the American Heart Association.
Experience in case review, quality management, chart audits, and/or implementing actions to ensure regulatory compliance.
Understanding of the goals of the Center of Excellence programs for Stroke and Sepsis.
Exceptional interpersonal skills to collaborate with stakeholders and obtain management, staff, and physician involvement and accountability in achieving outcomes.
Ability to address and prioritize multiple projects, demands, and issues simultaneously.
Excellent verbal and written communication, presentation, and advanced analytical skills; strong organization; and a highly professional manner and appearance.
High degree of self-motivation, assertiveness, and goal-attaining capability.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
Previous experience in Quality Management or Performance Improvement.
Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality certification.

Responsibilities

Analyze and report on clinical performance measures, including Stroke and Sepsis.
Identify and access relevant data sources; aggregate and manipulate data as needed.
Prepare graphs and tables from data and ensure the integrity and accuracy of data and reported measures.
Submit information to CMS and other agencies as requested.
Serve as a resource and coach for quality data analysis and reporting.
Help create and maintain clinical registries and associated datasets.
Support analysis and reporting needs for organization-wide quality improvement projects and planning and evaluation related to clinical quality, patient safety, and patient experience.
Collect and submit accurate, complete, and timely data for the specific registry through data compilation, documentation, and data entry into registry or vendor platforms.
Oversee daily management of retrospective chart reviews as identified by the Director.