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Clinical Data Abstractor Specialist (H)
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SSM Health
Saint Louis, MO (In Person)
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Job Description
- It's more than a career, it's a calling.
- MO-SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital
Worker Type:
- Regular
Job Highlights:
- Clinical Data Abstractor Specialist (H) - Must live in the St. Louis Metro area
- Full-Time +
Schedule:
- Monday-Friday, flexible between 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM +
Work Type:
- Onsite initially;
- hybrid option after onboarding
- based on experience/training + Onsite location: _Bordley/Desloge Tower_ +
On-Call:
- None
Position Highlights:
- + Abstract and analyze clinical data for quality and regulatory reporting + Ensure accurate, complete medical record documentation + Partner with clinical teams to support data integrity and outcomes
Qualifications:
- + •
Education:
- Bachelor's degree required +
Experience:
- 1 year healthcare clerical required; 2 years preferred + Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy & physiology preferred +
Certifications:
- Complete Trauma Registrar & Injury Scaling courses within 1 year of hire
Skills:
- + Strong computer and data entry skills (Microsoft Office) + Organized with ability to meet deadlines and productivity standards + Maintains strict confidentiality of all trauma data Join a team dedicated to accuracy, collaboration, and impactful patient care.
Job Summary:
- The clinical abstraction specialist will apply their knowledge of healthcare and data management to analyze clinical data, identify trends and report them.
Job Responsibilities and Requirements:
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
+ Disseminates data from the medical record accurately reflecting governing body's rules, algorithms and protocols. Continuous learning and adaptability due to registry and regulatory changes + Supports collaboration with internal team members and external vendors to ensure inter-rater reliability as well as data accuracy and timely submission. + Contribute to specialized committee or work group meetings in support of process improvements to enhance patient outcomes. + Identify new processes of improvement, opportunities and trends. Review and resolve any clinical data discrepancies or outliers on completed abstracts + Skillful with written and oral skills for communicating performance considerations and improvement opportunities to correct parties. Report findings/opportunities/trends to management levels. + Driven by logical and analytical thinking to solve problems. Possess an eye for detail-oriented analysis and design + Adept at working independently or within team environment/Self Starter. Ability to multi -task and appropriately prioritize responsibilities for high volume of workload + Utilize knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy to extract facts from within the record especially when chart documentation is of uncertain quality + Able to complete certifications (pass exams) if assigned to an abstraction that requires it. + Performs other duties as assigned.EDUCATION
+ Bachelor's degree or equivalent education and experienceEXPERIENCE
+ One year experience in healthcare or related fieldPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
+ Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs. + Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements. + Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors. + Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc. + Frequent keyboard use/data entry. + Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting and gripping. + Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs. + Rare climbing.REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS
+ NoneDepartment:
- 8457000037 Trauma Center Admin
Work Shift:
- Day Shift (United States of America)
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
- 40 •
Benefits:
- SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs. +
- Paid Parental Leave
- :•we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
Flexible Payment Options:
- our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday. +
- Upfront Tuition Coverage
- : we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members. Explore All Benefits (https://jobs.ssmhealth.com/us/en/benefits) _SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,_ _pregnancy, veteran status_
- _,_•_or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.