Research Abstract Analyst III- Full time- Central Abstractor Office- One Ford Place

About the Role

Coordinates data collection team workflow for specified data collection initiatives. Monitors daily productivity in accordance with timeline. Provides quality assurance activities and coordinates auditing processes with the Principal Investigator (PI). Functions as the liaison between PI/Project Manager and the data collection team. Works autonomously using established procedures to interpret and abstract clinical data from the medical record for local, national, and international research studies.

Abstracts clinical data to satisfy numerous HFHS/HAP compliance and quality initiatives, including Centers of Excellence (COE's), Pay for Performance (P4P), Utilization Review, System Registries, Risk Adjustment, NHSN Infection Control, Hospital Acquired Conditions, CMS Core Measures, CMS HCC, and Coding validation. Provides coding validation, consulting, and education.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate data collection team workflow for specified initiatives.
• Monitor daily productivity to ensure adherence to timelines.
• Perform quality assurance activities and coordinate auditing processes with the PI.
• Serve as the liaison between the PI/Project Manager and the data collection team.
• Interpret and abstract clinical data from medical records for research studies.
• Abstract clinical data for compliance and quality initiatives (e.g., COE's, P4P, Utilization Review, System Registries, Risk Adjustment, NHSN Infection Control, Hospital Acquired Conditions, CMS Core Measures, CMS HCC).
• Provide coding validation, consulting, and education.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Health Information Management or related field, plus one of the following credentials: RHIT, RHIA, CTR, CCRP, RN.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Five (5) years of progressive experience.
• Thorough knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, disease processes, medical terminology, and coding systems.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Access).
• Familiarity with REDCap and Epic.
• Experience accessing and utilizing web-based programs (e.g., email, internet, vendor-based software like Midas, Quantros, CMS Pharmaceutical and Clinical Trial databases).

Qualifications

One of the following credentials is required: RHIT, RHIA, CTR, CCRP, RN.