GENERAL SUMMARY:
Coordinates data collection team workflow for specified data collection initiatives. Monitors daily productivity in accordance with timeline. Provides for quality assurance activities and coordinates auditing processes with PI. Functions as the liaison between PI/Project Manager and data collection team. Works autonomously using established procedures to interpret and abstract clinical data from the medical record for local, national and international research studies. Abstracts clinical data to satisfy numerous HFHS/HAP compliance and quality initiatives: COE's, P4P, Utilization Review, System Registries, Risk Adjustment, NHSN Infection control, Hospital Acquired Conditions, CMS Core Measures, CMS HCC and Coding validation. Provides coding validation, consulting, and education.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Associate degree Health Information Management or related field, in addition to maintaining one of the following credentials: RHIT, RHIA, CTR, CCRP, RN. Bachelor's degree required. Five (5) years progressive experience. Must have a thorough knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, disease processes, medical terminology, pharmacology, and coding systems. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products - Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Access. Familiar with REDCap and Epic. Experience in accessing and utilizing web-based programs, for example, email, internet, vendor-based software as Midas, Quantros, CMS Pharmaceutical and Clinical Trial databases, etc. CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED: One of the following credentials: RHIT, RHIA, CTR, CCRP, RN.
