QUALITY DATA ABSTRACTOR-RN

110 N MAIN ST DAYTON, OH 45202

DEPT: PHP CLINICAL ANALYTICS

Full-Time / Hours Vary / 80 hours per pay period

The Quality Data Abstractor is responsible for the comprehensive review of medical records and the abstraction of clinical and quality data. Abstracts appropriate data following approved data dictionaries and standards. Documents and compiles findings utilizing computer based programs. Provides continuous evaluation of data collection for pertinence, accuracy, and compliance to standards. Participates in special studies as needed. Recommends and collaborates to maintain an efficient and effective process of collecting quality data. Intervenes as necessary to achieve quality indicators, including prompting a care provider to deliver or document care. Acts as a resource and mentors other health care providers in national quality indicators. Identifies trends in quality cases and communicates through chain of command.

• Performs other duties as assigned or identified to support organizational performance improvement and the medical staff peer review functions.

• Applies clinical practice knowledge, established screens, standards, scientific principles and clinical expertise to identify, collect, abstract and analyze data from the medical record and other appropriate documentation to support organizational performance improvement, medical staff peer review and quality assessment.

• Seeks out new knowledge, including education and training related to regulatory standards and the data needed to meet and improve compliance of the standards (The Joint Commission, Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Ohio Department of Health, etc.) and integrates into practice.

• Handles all assigned projects independently. Able to set and meet deadlines and maintain ongoing projects.

• Is alert to potential problems, and actively participates in solving such problems. Generates innovative ideas leading to efficiencies and makes contributions that improve work environment. Offers creative solutions to problems.

• Collaborates with internal/external staff to maintain accuracy and reliability of data collection in order to meet internal and external goals and standards.

• Works to provide and maintain an effective forum for communication and exchange of ideas with all the constituencies in contact with Quality Innovation.

• Contributes data abstraction perspective in meetings or other communications within or outside of department that may have an impact on data collection or interpretation.

• Collaborates with department members to achieve targeted quality indicators, submission deadlines, and validations related to quality measures impacting reimbursement, public perception, and physician contracts. Prioritizes and utilizes time effectively.

• Cross-trained in other roles as appropriate, including education in new techniques and methodologies.

• Demonstrates flexibility in meeting staffing needs.

Minimum Level of Education Required: Associate degree

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• Area of study or major: Nursing

• Preferred educational qualifications: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

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Licensure/Certification/Registration

• Current State of Ohio licensure as Registered Nurse