GWTG and Comprehensive Stroke Data Abstractor

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of GWTG Stroke & Comprehensive Stroke registry abstraction and database management experience, required.
• Stroke registry experience within IQVIA with additional layers (ICH, DM, EMS Pre-Hospital, Endovascular Therapy), preferred.
• Other AHA GWTG Registry experience (HF, CAD, Afib, Resus), preferred.
• Proficient in industry related clinical registry data abstraction specifications manuals, data abstraction software systems (IQVIA), and electronic medical record applications.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and/or Google products.
• Exposure to quality improvement concepts and processes, preferred.
• RN, RHIA/ RHIT, CPHQ, preferred.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Follows the project parameter/project roadmap document as the individual job description for each project assignment in conjunction with utilizing all industry related reference manuals (data abstraction specification manuals/resources), interpreting and applying all rules successfully.
• Stays current on abstraction requirements and specifications at all times.
• Consults industry related Q & A resources as needed and consults with Registry Partners Management/Validation teams for abstracting questions/clarifications as needed.
• Takes part in other registry operations tasks as assigned (i.e., follow up activities) by following standard operating procedures.
• Mets defined Quality Standards after acclimating to a new project, for each case type assigned.
• Mets defined Productivity Standards within four weeks of abstracting on a new project for each case type assigned.
• Mets Productivity Standards for registry operations tasks as defined for each project assignment.

Other Responsibilities/Accountabilities

• Provide timely responses to questions or concerns communicated by the Registry Partners project and validation management teams, executive management team, and corporate office team.
• Understands and follows all Registry Partners internal corporate policies and procedures and client-based policies and procedures as requested.
• Utilize the Registry Partners secure server and project folders/subfolders as the primary communication exchange for all assigned projects.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Sitting, standing for extended periods of time.
• Staring at a computer monitor for extended periods of time.
• Climbing, walking, lifting 20 lbs. or more, pulling and/or pushing, carrying, grasping, reaching, crawling, stooping and crouching.
• Ability to learn and comprehend basic instructions and orientation to the job.
• Motor coordination skills, coordination of eyes and hands.
• Ability to understand words and respond effectively.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic accurately and quickly.
• Hot and/or Cold temperatures that result in significant body discomfort due to being away from your geographical area.
• Injury exposures due to assembly and/or repair to equipment.