TVT/LAAO Data Abstractor

Qualifications

• Minimum of one-year current abstraction experience in Society of Thoracic Surgeons / American College of Cardiology STS/ACC TVT Registry™, including experience with patient follow up, required.
• Minimum of one-year current abstraction experience in American College of Cardiology LAAO Registry™, including experience with patient follow up, required.
• Additional knowledge of at least one other NCDR data registries (EP-Device, CathPCI, AFIB), preferred.
• Proficient in industry related clinical registry data abstraction specifications manuals, data abstraction software systems 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/Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities

• 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.
• Provides 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.
• Utilizes the Registry Partners secure server and project folders/subfolders as the primary communication exchange for all assigned projects.

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.
• Understand and follow 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.
• All other duties as assigned.