Clinical Sepsis Abstractor

Health Information Alliance. is seeking a PRN, Remote Core Measure Abstractor with Sepsis.  

• This is a Subcontractor Position (1099)
• Must be able to work a minimum of 20 Hours/Per Week.
• 100% Remote position

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Core measures are a set of care standards, required by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and The Joint Commission (TJC), which describe the care to be provided to our patients while in the hospital. These care standards have been shown to improve patient outcomes. 

The candidate will review the hospital’s medical record and abstract the appropriate data elements associated with the measure. Abstractions are entered into specified data collection application(s). This position requires a sound knowledge of the medical record and applicable clinical workflow.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience:  Must have a Minimum of 5 years of Current Experience with Sepsis Abstraction (Clinical Data Abstraction) of Specified Measure/Registry Core Measures.

• Superior knowledge of core measure requirements

• Experience in IQR, OQR, IPFQR, and/or other quality reporting programs that utilize core measures

• Experience with core measure data collection application(s)

 Qualifications and Education Requirements:

• A minimum of 5 years of current Data Abstraction Experience in HIP - Sepsis Core Measures
• Superior knowledge of core measure requirements
• Experience in IQR, OQR, IPFQR, and/or other quality reporting programs that utilize core measures
• Experience with Core Measure Data Collection applications 

Preferred Skills:

• Use of the tools and techniques of continuous quality improvement and computer skills for data display.

• Attention to detail and follow-up necessary. 

• Strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, hospital staff, physicians and community resources required. 

• Must be able to work independently.

Educational Requirements:

The ideal candidate must possess:

• A college degree from

  • An accredited nursing program,

  • CAHIIM accredited program, or

  • Other accredited healthcare program

  • Healthcare credential associated with their program of study

  • Other healthcare information related abstraction and coding credentials desirable

General Requirements:

The ideal candidate must possess the following characteristics:

• Commitment and reliability; be able to dedicate consistent time to HIA

• Superb communication and responsiveness
  Computer literacy

  • Must be comfortable with, but not limited to: Excel, web-browsers, email, electronic health records (non-specific)

  • Must be familiar with various technologies such as, but not limited to: security (e.g., Citrix), data collection/abstraction, encoders, web-based applications

• Self-maintenance of skillset

  • Maintaining credentials

  • Staying current with abstraction/coding rules, manuals, and guidelines

• Prior experience in position applying for

• Must have a minimum of 5 years current experience in Sepsis Abstraction

• Motivation; remote work can be team-based, but requires the ability to work independently

• Strong interpersonal skills and tactfulness to be able to effectively communicate with team members and client contacts

• May require Covid Vaccination

• May require Background and Drug Screening

This position is for a Subcontractor (1099), who is willing to work 20 hours per week on a regular basis.  

The specific statements shown in this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job.