Description
GENERAL OVERVIEW :
Abstracts clinical data from medical records in accordance with regulatory and administrative reporting requirements.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Abstracts key clinical findings accurately and in a timely manner and performs direct data entry for inclusion into an aggregate database to meet the requirements of the state, internal use, third party payer requirements and external quality improvement participation based on guidelines. (80%)
- Performs system functions and report running as needed. (10%)
- Participates in ongoing data quality studies to ensure an accurate database. (10%)
- Performs other duties as assigned or required.
QUALIFICATIONS : Minimum
Minimum
High school diploma or equivalent.
Preferred
- Associate's Degree.
- Successful completion of college-level courses in Anatomy & Physiology and Medical Terminology.
- Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA).
- Minimum 1 year abstracting experience preferred. Minimum 1 year medical record experience.
- Proficient in the use of computer systems to include GroupWise, Microsoft Office, mainframes and the electronic medical record.
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