Clinical Abstractor Jobs in Houston, TX (NOW HIRING)

Data Abstractors enter clinical data from patient charts daily into the required systems and produces reports from as requested.

• Obtains clinical data from patient charts and enters daily for the previous 24 hour billing period for each patient.
• Completes the data collection daily and exports files as necessary.
• Runs various reports daily and as required at intervals during each week.
• Provides some administrative support for the practice as necessary.
• Travels to multiple sites as necessary.
• Presents a positive, professional appearance and conveys a professional demeanor in the performance of assigned duties
• Maintains strict confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations and Company policy.
• Responsible to support data collection and tracking quality metrics. 
• Assist with preparation of presentations, summaries and help maintain dashboard.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure alignment with quality goals and follow up on action items.
• Support PDSA cycles, development and dissemination of protocols, guidelines, or quality bundles as needed.
• Assist with preliminary analysis related to clinical outcomes and quality metrics.
• Participate in quality meetings and contribute to discussion of performance trends and improvement opportunities.
• Coordinate follow-up appointments for discharged patients from Women's Hospital and other referring facilities as appropriate.
• Communicate with patients, providers, and hospital staff to ensure timely scheduling and continuity of care.
• Verify receipt of discharge documentation and ensure all required records are available prior to scheduling.
• Maintain accurate referral tracking logs and appointment documentation.
• Fax discharge summaries daily to OB offices and maintain detailed tracking logs of all faxes sent.
• Follow up with OB offices as needed to confirm receipt of records and ensure continuity of care.
• Maintain and update transport tracking Excel spreadsheets accurately and timely.
• Communicate and coordinate with Neonatology staff as needed regarding transport-related information and follow-up items.
• Provide excellent customer service and professional communication to patients and healthcare partners.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent. Associate's degree preferred.

Experience Industry: Healthcare

Experience:

• Six months to one year related experience.
• Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience will be considered.

Skills/Abilities:

• Computer savvy with excellent typing skills.

Take great care of the patient, every day and every way.TM At Pediatrix & Obstetrix, that's not only our motto at work each day; it's also how we view our employees and their families. We know that our greatest asset is YOU. 

We take pride in offering comprehensive benefits in a vast array of plans that fit your life and lifestyle, supporting your health and overall well-being. Benefits offered include, but are not limited to: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Healthcare FSA, Dependent Care FSA and HSAs, as well as a 401k plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program. Some benefits are provided at no cost, while others require a cost share between employees and the company. Employees may also select voluntary plans and pay for these benefits through convenient payroll deductions. Our benefit programs are just one of the many ways Pediatrix & Obstetrix helps our employees take care of themselves and their families. 

Pediatrix Medical Group is one of the nation's leading providers of highly specialized health care for women, babies and children. Since 1979, Pediatrix has grown from a single neonatology practice to a national, multispecialty medical group. Pediatrix-affiliated clinicians are committed to providing coordinated, compassionate and clinically excellent services to women, babies and children across the continuum of care, both in hospital settings and office-based practices. The group's high-quality, evidence-based care is bolstered by significant investments in research, education, quality-improvement and safety initiatives. 

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.