What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Abstracting Specialist - Women & Children Services position at St. Tammany Parish Hospital?
At St. Tammany Health System, delivering world-class healthcare close to home is our goal. That means we are committed to attracting and retaining the very best professionals for every position in our health system.
We believe the pristine beauty of St. Tammany Parish adds to our attractive compensation package. The health system is nestled in the heart of Covington on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain. It is a peaceful, scenic, community-oriented area with an abundance of amenities to suit every taste.
JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Scheduled Weekly Hours : 24
Job Summary :
The WCS Abstraction Specialist abstracts data from patients’ medical records to support the system’s quality reporting and other performance improvement needs. The abstraction specialist enters abstracted data into quality improvement databases as required by state and federal initiatives, as well as any other databases deemed necessary by the organization. The employee may be required to produce spreadsheets used by performance improvement teams and medical staff committees. The Abstraction Specialist might be asked to participate on performance improvement teams and possibly create and give presentations to groups.
The specialist supports the bedside nurse and fosters empowerment through knowledge to achieve excellence through the delivery of evidence-based nursing practice by presenting data for educational and improvement processes.
Minimum Qualifications :
Current LA state RN license required. Bachelor of Science in Nursing and 3 years of clinical experience required in Maternity and / or Pediatric Services.
Physical Demands :
Must possess good physical health. Some requirements include but are not limited to standing, sitting or walking for long periods of time. Lifting at least 20 pounds is required.
Physical Effort required :
Constant (67%-100%) -
Frequently (34%-66%) - talking, hearing, seeing
Occasionally (1%-33%) - lifting, carrying, pushing / pulling, climbing (stairs, ladders, etc.), balancing, stooping, crouching, crawling, reaching, handling / feeling
EMPLOYMENT
Each St. Tammany Health System staff member is expected to conduct himself or herself according to our mission, vision and values. Please take time to review those expectations, which can be found by clicking here , before applying for employment. If you feel you are unable to demonstrate those characteristics, we respectfully request that you do not proceed with the application process.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
St. Tammany Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. St. Tammany Health System is committed to equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability status, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
