Job Title: Abstractor

Location: Remote @ 2 N Meridian St, Indianapolis, IN 46204

Duration: 05 Months Contract

Remote Conditions:

Position is primarily remote, M-F. Some travel to the office located at 2 N Meridian St, Indianapolis, IN 46204 as needed will be required. Some out of state travel for required CDC meetings may be required. Anticipated travel is approx. 10%. Travel to the IDOH office is not reimbursable, travel to required CDC meeting is reimbursed.

Short Description:​ The Autism and Developmental Disability Monitoring (ADDM) Abstractor will complete abstractions daily to comply with the requirement of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)'s ADDM Network.

Complete Description:​ Purpose of Position/Summary:

This position serves as an Autism and Developmental Disability Monitoring (ADDM) abstractor for the Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) by completing daily abstractions for the ADDM project. The ADDM Abstractor works with the the entire ADDM team at the health department along with CDC staff, other state agency staff, health care providers, hospital staff, other state agency staff, and community partners.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

The core function of this position is to complete abstractions on medical records and education records of children reported with autism spectrum disorder, and serve as an educational resource to the public, health care providers and birthing facilities. The ADDM Abstractor will complete their work by utilizing REDCap, electronic medical records, and electronic education records.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

1. Complete required number of medical record and education record abstractions daily on children within the ADDM project.

2. Follow all CDC ADDM Network abstraction guidelines.

3. Actively collaborate with IBDPR, ADDM, IDOH, and CDC program staff on program initiatives.

4. Assist in the development of education materials and webpage content related to the ADDM project.

5. Update and maintain the hospital contact list to request medical records and remote access to medical records.

6. Update and maintain standard internal documents for the ADDM project.

7. Collaborate in education and outreach events for the program as appropriate.

8. Triage public concerns and questions and forward to appropriate GNBS staff member.

Job Requirements:

The ADDM Abstractor must possess a bachelor's degree in Public Health, Genetics, Biology, Nursing, Special Education or a closely related field. Experience with database systems and web-based applications, including REDCap and electronic medical records is required. A background in autism spectrum disorder or special education is strongly preferred. Clinical experience is preferred. Excellent verbal and written communication skills is required. The IBDPR Abstractor must be culturally sensitive to and competent with diverse populations.

Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:

There are no supervisory responsibilities to this position.

Difficulty of Work:

The work is broad in scope, involving complex issues that require analytical, decision-making, and administrative abilities. The ADDM Abstractor must follow all Federal and State regulations and guidelines including all CDC ADDM Network guidelines, but judgment is required when evaluating and applying to individual situations.

Responsibility:

Desired results of the program area are discussed with supervisor, and the ADDM Abstractor uses discretion in seeking technical instruction or in discussing problems with supervisor. Work is reviewed for general technical accuracy, conclusions, and compliance with IDOH and CDC policy. Performance will be based on the number of quality abstractions completed daily.

Personal Work Relationships:

The ADDM Abstractor works with agency staff, representatives from State and Federal agencies, health care providers, hospitals, and private individuals and groups to coordinate program activities and to resolve problem or disputed areas. Cooperative problem solving is necessary in some situations.

Physical Effort:

This position does not require extensive physical effort.

Working Conditions:

The ADDM Abstractor works primarily remote. Some travel to the office or to CDC meetings may be required.