University of Michigan · 17 hours ago
Clinical Data Abstractor
Ann Arbor, MI
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expThe University of Michigan is a leading academic health system dedicated to improving patient care and advancing healthcare initiatives. They are seeking a Clinical Data Abstractor responsible for collecting, analyzing, and reporting clinical data to enhance quality improvement initiatives for hip and knee replacement procedures.
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Responsibilities
Collecting, analyzing and reporting clinical data elements on eligible cases as required for participation in the Michigan Arthroplasty Registry a Collaborative for Quality Improvement (MARCQI), a Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan-funded Collaborative Quality Initiative (CQI)
The CDA will be required to independently manage the case load and report data to MARCQI according to established standard and deadlines
The CDA will actively engage in MARCQI activities and identify opportunities to improve the quality of care in the inpatient setting by working with physicians, nurses, other clinicians, and administrators to develop strategies to improve performance
Other responsibilities will include attending consortium-wide meetings and data abstractor meetings as a representative of the institution, acting as a resource regarding the consortium within the institution, maintaining regular contact with the MARCQI clinical champion(s) and other members of the team at the institution, preparing for and being available for site audits by the MARCQI Coordinating Center, resolving data discrepancies, and responding to MARCQI Coordinating Center requests in a timely fashion
Employees in this role typically analyze, compare and evaluate various courses of action and have the authority to make independent decisions on matters of significance, free from immediate direction, within the scope of their responsibilities
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Health Administration, Health Information Management, Nursing, Public Health, or other health-related discipline
At least 5 years of experience in analyzing and interpreting process, clinical outcomes and/or costs of care
Minimum of 3 years of experience in quality improvement with demonstrated experience in implementing Plan-Do-Study-Act cycles and/or complex quality improvement initiatives
Ability to work independently and effectively manage multiple competing/shifting priorities and deadlines with minimal direct supervision
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both written and oral) and the ability to successfully work with multidisciplinary teams
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Google Suites (e.g., Docs, Sheets, Drive), DropBox, and Zoom
Preferred
Experience with data collection in clinical research or clinical quality improvement
Experience with quality improvement project implementations
Collaborative Quality Improvement (CQI) project experience
Ability to comprehend clinical and healthcare terminology and effectively communicate across multidisciplinary teams
Ability to perform meticulous chart reviews and ensure case abstraction aligns precisely with established standards
Benefits
Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
2:1 Match on retirement savings
Company
University of Michigan
The mission of the University of Michigan is to serve the people of Michigan and the world through preeminence in creating, communicating, preserving, and applying knowledge, art, and academic values, and in developing leaders and citizens who will challenge the present and enrich the future.
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