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Mohawk Valley Health System · 1 week ago

STROKE DATA ABSTRACTOR

Utica, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$74K/yr - $116K/yr

5+ years exp

Mohawk Valley Health System is seeking a Clinical Stroke Data Abstractor who will focus on data abstraction, analysis, and reporting of quality indicators related to stroke measures. The role involves reviewing medical records, ensuring compliance with standards, and providing education on stroke measures to healthcare team members.

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Responsibilities

Performs retrospective review and in-depth analysis of identified medical records for stroke measure outcomes, regulatory data reporting and other focused data collections as assigned

Performs detailed, concentrated work with limited supervision, maintains an accurate knowledge base of the Stroke Measures and the outcomes to be achieved

Reviews, abstracts, collects and submits data for all hospital stroke Measures from patient’s medical records following the specifications of DNV and AHA/ASA standards to ensure compliance with nationally recognized quality patient care processes and clinical outcomes

Monitors results and recommends changes for improved compliance

Prepares and presents Stroke Measure reports to Nurse Managers, Physicians and Directors as well as provides consultation

Provides education related to externally reported Stroke Measures

Prepares an analysis report summarizing OFI’s

Identifies opportunities for improvement (OFIs) based on Stroke Measure results

Provides reports from data collection as assigned

Works closely with all Stroke Program Department staff members as appropriate

Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized in meeting the needs of the department, with changes in the workload and able to function under stressful situations

Communicates appropriately and clearly to physicians, administrative team, nursing staff, department staff and other healthcare team members

Adheres to and enforces the confidentiality policy of the department affecting the use and transmittal of all stroke program materials and patient information in registries

Assists with community activities to interact with public and educate on signs and symptoms and risk factors

Keeps current in best practices related to the role

Performs related duties as assigned

Qualification

Data abstractionClinical data analysisElectronic databasesMedical terminologyCommunication skillsOrganization skillsMultitaskingHigh pressure environmentNYS RN licenseBSNBS in Nursing

Required

Minimum of five (5) years' experience in an acute care setting

Individuals must possess the strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to multitask and work in a high pressure environment

Familiar with medical terminology and basic medical record design and requirements

Proficient with computer applications, to include the navigation of several electronic databases (MIDAS, EPIC, Excel, and Word). Data accuracy and timeliness will be validated by another stroke team member

Must have and demonstrate strong organization and planning abilities

Current NYS RN license