To abstract objective hospital data through the Nuance Quality Measures System and/or other databases for use in the quality management program and others to measure and evaluate quality. Data can be used to evaluate clinical groupings by DRG, charge, age, geographically and others according to the data abstracted and the needs of the user.
JOB DUTIES
Abstracts data in accordance with established standards, guidelines definitions and timelines for all programs.
Enters abstracted data into appropriate databases in accordance with established standards, guidelines definitions and timelines for all programs.
Performs data quality checks as required.
Maintains a 90% accuracy rate for Core Measures.
Validates data required to assure accuracy and completeness.
Participates and functions in a back-up capacity for other functions within the department.
Performs other data collections, abstracting, and reporting functions in regard to specialized projects as assigned.
Performs other duties as requested by the Manager as directed.
MINIMUM EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED
High school graduate and equivalent secondary education skills. Must have knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology. Health Information Management or equivalent training or experience in a Medical Record Department preferred.
Experience preferred but on the job training is possible.
Current BLS Healthcare Provider card.
Meadville Medical Center is an outstanding community hospital located in Meadville, Pennsylvania. The hospital continually works to meet the community's needs by maintaining up-to-date and state-of-the-art facilities. We are a leader in healthcare in Northwest Pennsylvania, with the newest technology, including the latest generation of ultrasound, CT and MRI technology. Our medical staff of more than 100 consists of 37 medical/surgical specialties, with an extensive primary care foundation.
With a service area covering 75,000 individuals in Crawford County as well as an additional 150,000 persons from northwestern Pennsylvania, the Meadville Medical Center has annual inpatient admissions of approximately 7,617 and more than 215,742 outpatient visits. The Emergency Department alone reports 37,690 visits yearly and approximately 650 babies are born here each year.
Meadville Medical Center Mission Statement:
Your independent community health system is dedicated to providing high quality, innovative and affordable healthcare for the wellbeing of our community.
Meadville Medical Center Vision Statement:
Our vision is to continually exceed the expectations of those we serve by working together as a team, dedicated to a process of never-ending improvements.
