Job Description
OVERVIEW:
Abstracts clinical data from medical records in accordance with regulatory and administrative reporting requirements.
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.
• Performs system functions and report running as needed.
• Participates in ongoing data quality studies to ensure an accurate database.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Associate's Degree, preferred.
• Successful completion of college-level courses in Anatomy & Physiology and Medical Terminology, required.
• Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), preferred.
• Minimum 1 year medical record abstracting experience, preferred.
• Proficient in the use of computer systems to include GroupWise, Microsoft Office, mainframes and electronic medical records.
Abstracts clinical data from medical records in accordance with regulatory and administrative reporting requirements.
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.
• Performs system functions and report running as needed.
• Participates in ongoing data quality studies to ensure an accurate database.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Associate's Degree, preferred.
• Successful completion of college-level courses in Anatomy & Physiology and Medical Terminology, required.
• Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), preferred.
• Minimum 1 year medical record abstracting experience, preferred.
• Proficient in the use of computer systems to include GroupWise, Microsoft Office, mainframes and electronic medical records.
Additional Details
Experience: 0-2 years