Clinical Abstractor (Temp)

About the role

The Clinical Abstractor will support the IMAT pilot project’s implementation. This is a grant-funded, part-time, temporary position located at the DOHMH office in Long Island City. Most work can be done remotely (up to 576 hours), although minimal time may be required in the office for orientations or meetings.

Responsibilities

• Complete training and orientation
• Take required DOHMH CITI training online course
• Receive orientation to BMIRH’s IMAT project and surveillance systems
• Receive orientation to the entire data abstraction process including understanding data sources from BVS and OCMER
• Receive orientation and training to access data abstraction forms from OCME’s database
• Receive training in data abstraction work and data entry in MS Access in-house database
• Sign and submit all data confidentiality forms as required
• Complete clinical data abstraction
• Review OCME forms and abstract clinical data into the MS Access in-house database
• Maintain complete confidentiality of data as per DOHMH policies and procedures
• Communicate regularly with staff about relevant issues related to data abstraction, clinical queries and technical issues
• Prepare case summaries and narrative reports of cases as requested
• Support and make requested changes based on quality checks
• Provide regular progress updates to staff
• Attend IMAT meetings as requested
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the overall goals and mission of the department/organization.

Requirements

• Experience handling highly sensitive personal health information and maintaining strict confidentiality protocols
• Active clinical license, such as RN, LPN, MD, DO, NP, in relevant clinical area (e.g. pediatrics or family medicine)
• - Submission of a copy of current medical license required
• At least 3 years of experience working in outpatient pediatrics or similar care settings
• Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check

Benefits

This position will be hired through a staffing agency. This position does not include benefits or paid holidays.

Pay

$120 an hour

Schedule

Flexible scheduling offered, part-time, up to 30 hours per week.