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
Qualifications and Education Requirements:
- Active Registered Nurse (RN), Registered Health Information Administrator/Registered Health Information Technician (RHIA/RHIT), or Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ), preferred.
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
- 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 Background and Drug Screening
This position is 100% Fully remote. Must be able to work a minimum of 20 hours/per week on a regular basis.
This position is for a Subcontractor (1099)
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.
