Part Time Clinical Abstractor Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Overview
Reporting to Clinical Database Manager, the Surgical Services Registry Abstractor is a high-performing individual who is responsible for detailed medical record review and abstraction of clinical data required for quality measures reporting and/or departmental registries. The Surgical Services Registry Abstractor supports patient safety and quality improvement efforts through accurate reporting of compliance to defined metrics and collaborates with departmental team members to facilitate improved patient outcomes. This role provides actionable information to doctors, nurses, and all those who work in a healthcare setting. The job leads directly to improved quality of care, a better patient experience, and increased savings for the healthcare administrative departments.
Responsibilities
1. Performs medical record review and abstracts clinical case records to support quality improvement.
2. Manages the overall record retrieval process for collecting numerous complex data elements from individual patient records according to measure specifications and project requirements.
3. Completes all data input, error report analysis and correction, resolution of errors related to data entry, and submission of data. Meets all deadlines. Maintains meticulous records and provides appropriate correspondence.
4. Ensures the integrity and accuracy of information collected and entered into the data collection system and is accountable for their work.
5. Responsible for reporting data and variances to departments and/or committees within the hospital during monthly meetings.
6. Identifies opportunities for performance improvement based on reliable data trending. Makes recommendations based on recognition and analysis of gaps in documentation.
7. Assesses potential problems affecting the data collection process and coordinates follow-up of problem resolution with the team and/or manager.
8. Learns and understands the varied databases and project related terminology. Participates on all educational sessions and/or webinars.
9. Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
10. Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.
Qualifications
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
1. Bachelor's degree.
2. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with demonstrated ability to work well with all levels of staff.
3. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
4. Proficient computer skills that may include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:
1. Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, Informatics or related field.
2. Minimum of 6 months of data abstraction experience.
3. Epic experience.
Licenses and Certifications Required:
1. NJ State Professional Registered Nurse License.
Starting Minimum Rate
Minimum rate of $55,286.40 Annually
Job Posting Disclosure
HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package.
The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to:
Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.
Experience: Years of relevant work experience.
Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training.
Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.
Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.
Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization.
Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered.
Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts.
In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.