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Clinical Data Abstractor
Job Type: Full Time | FLSA: Non-Exempt

Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Clinical Data Abstractor joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your attention to detail, healthcare knowledge, and commitment to quality will make a meaningful impact on patient outcomes and healthcare excellence.

Our Quality and Outcomes team plays a critical role in monitoring, measuring, and improving patient care. Through accurate clinical data collection and reporting, the team supports regulatory compliance, quality improvement initiatives, accreditation activities, and strategic service line goals.

As a Clinical Data Abstractor, you will review medical records and extract key clinical information for quality reporting programs, registries, and performance improvement initiatives. This role requires strong analytical skills, medical terminology knowledge, and a commitment to maintaining the highest levels of confidentiality and data integrity.

A Clinical Data Abstractor who excels in this role:

• Reviews and abstracts clinical information from medical records according to regulatory and registry specifications, including CMS, TJC, AHA-GWTG, ACC, STS, SVS, and PHC4 guidelines.
• Performs data collection for inpatient and outpatient quality reporting programs.
• Enters clinical findings into computerized and web-based systems for reporting, analysis, benchmarking, and submission purposes.
• Supports cardiovascular service line quality outcomes through accurate data collection and reporting.
• Maintains current knowledge of regulatory requirements, abstraction guidelines, and registry specifications.
• Collaborates with clinicians and healthcare leaders by providing guidance regarding quality measure definitions and reporting requirements.
• Maintains established quality standards and participates in internal and external validation processes.
• Participates on performance improvement teams and quality initiatives as assigned.
• Maintains records of educational activities, special projects, and abstraction-related work.
• Assists with accreditation preparation activities and other departmental projects.
• Protects the confidentiality of all patient, clinical, financial, and organizational information.
• Demonstrates strong attention to detail, critical thinking, and organizational skills.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave, and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance, and a 401(k) retirement package with company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs, including free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs.
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

We are seeking a detail-oriented healthcare professional with strong analytical and data management skills who is passionate about improving healthcare quality and outcomes.

Education:

• Medical Secretary, Medical Assistant, EMT/Paramedic, LPN, Associate Degree in a healthcare-related field, or equivalent healthcare education/license required.

Experience:

• Medical terminology knowledge required.
• Strong critical thinking skills required.
• Previous data entry experience preferred.
• Previous quality data abstraction experience preferred.
• Basic knowledge of pharmaceuticals, treatment modalities, anatomy, physiology, and medical acronyms preferred.

Licensure/Certification:

• Appropriate certification, license, or registration based on educational background required.

Skills & Abilities:

• Accurate and precise data collection and analytical skills.
• Ability to review and interpret medical records, diagnostic reports, and clinical documentation.
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology.
• Proficient computer and data entry skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and self-directed.
• Ability to manage confidential information with professionalism and discretion.

Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center is a 420-bed, Level 1 Trauma Center located in Johnstown, PA, and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone, your experience matters.

Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.