Clinical Data Abstractor bei None

Job Description

GENERAL SUMMARY:

The Clinical Data Abstractor (CDA) is responsible and accountable for efficiently and accurately submitting data collected from knee and hip replacement cases to the Michigan Arthroplasty Registry Collaborative Quality Initiative (MARCQI) and from spine cases to the Michigan Spine Surgery Improvement Collaborative (MSSIC). They are also responsible for attending all required meetings (including in-person and virtual) and for participating in quality improvement activities in collaboration with the Quality Manager.

This position reports to the Quality Manager.

This position has no direct reports.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collecting, analyzing, and reporting clinical data elements as defined by MARCQI and MSSIC.
• Reliably attending MARCQI and MSSIC meetings, both in person and virtually. Must have access to reliable transportation as meetings can take place across the state of Michigan.
• Participating in site audits.
• Collaborating with members of an interdisciplinary team.
• Collecting Patient Reported Outcome Measure surveys (PROMs).
• Being an active participant in healthcare quality improvement initiatives.
• Other projects and functions as assigned.

REQUIRED/DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION:

• Current Michigan RN license or Registered Health Information Technologist (RHIT)
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or Health Informatics preferred

PREFERRED:

• Experience with data collection in clinical research or quality improvement
• Experience with quality improvement implementation
• Experience with a Collaborative Quality Initiative (CQI)

SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience as an RN or RHIT
• Working knowledge of quality improvement principles
• Experience with CODE, and/or PatientIQ
• Experience collecting, analyzing, and interpreting Patient-Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs)

SPECIFIC SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong teaching and collaboration skills
• Highly organized and self-motivated
• Treat others and their ideas with respect and dignity.
• Be a good communicator and listener; be available and visible.
• Active participation in Quality Initiatives.
• Well-versed in Microsoft Office and Outlook
• Maintain the highest standards of honesty, integrity, and communication.
• Build group cohesiveness and pride through teamwork.
• Demonstrate confidence in OAM Surgery Center at MidTowne and its workforce in all areas of the community.
• Support the mission, vision, and values of the organization.
• Ability to maintain licensure in State of Michigan.

MOTOR, SENSORY, AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time.
• Manual dexterity required to operate modern office equipment.
• Employee must have normal or correctible range of hearing and eyesight.
• Up to 5% travel