Remote Genetic Counselor Assistant Jobs in Indiana

Description: The Autism and Developmental Disability Monitoring (ADDM) Abstractor will complete abstractions daily to comply with the requirement of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)'s ADDM Network. Purpose of Position/Summary: This position serves as an Autism and Developmental Disability Monitoring (ADDM) Network Abstractor for the Maternal and Child Health Division. The ADDM Abstractor works with the Public Health Genetics program, the Data and Surveillance team, the ADDM Project Coordinator, other ADDM team members and sites. Essential Duties/Responsibilities: The core functions of this position are to complete abstractions on medical and education records of children reported with autism or suspected of autism and serve as an educational resource to the public, health care providers and birthing facilities. The ADDM Abstractor will work in REDCap, electronic medical records, and electronic education records. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following: 1. 1. This position will work remotely to complete medical chart abstractions on children reported to the ADDM network. 1. 2. Actively collaborate with ADDM program staff on program initiatives, development, and funding opportunities. 1. 3. Actively participate on all ADDM calls as required. 1. 4. Collaborate with other IDOH agency programs to assist in larger scale projects in relation to children living with autism. 1. 5. Assist in the development of education materials and webpage content. 1. 6. Update and maintain the hospital contact list to request medical records and remote access to medical records. 1. 7. Update and maintain standard internal documents for the ADDM project. 1. 8. Triage public concerns and questions and forward to appropriate staff member. Job Requirements: The ADDM Abstractor will preferably possess a bachelor's degree in public health, early childhood, education, special education, or a closely related field. Strong attention to detail is required to be successful. Clinical abstraction experience is preferred. Experience with database systems and web-based applications is strongly preferred. A background in or substantial knowledge of developmental disorders is preferred. Experience working with hospital staff and physicians is also preferred. Excellent verbal and written communication skills is required. The ADDM Abstractor will work remotely from home and will be directly supervised by the ADDM Project Coordinator. Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports: There are no supervisory responsibilities to this position. Difficulty of Work: The work is broad in scope, involving complex issues that require analytical, decision-making, and administrative abilities. The ADDM Abstractor uses Federal and State regulations and guidelines, but judgment is required when evaluating and applying to individual situations. Responsibility: Purposes and desired results of the program area are discussed with supervisor, and the ADDM Abstractor uses discretion in seeking technical instruction or in discussing problems with supervisor. Work is reviewed for general technical accuracy, conclusions, and compliance with ADDM Network policies. Personal Work Relationships: The ADDM Abstractor works with agency staff, representatives from State and Federal agencies, health care providers, hospitals, and private individuals and groups to coordinate program activities. Physical Effort: This position does not require extensive physical effort. Working Conditions: The ADDM Abstractor works primarily remotely. Some travel may be required.