What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Data Abstractor - Local Indianapolis position at Tharseo IT?
Job Title: Medical Data Abstractor
Location: Indianapolis, IN
Pay Rate: $28/hr all-inclusive
Type: 8 Months
Note: Position is primarily remote, M-F. Some out of state travel for required CDC meetings may be required. Anticipated travel is approx. 10%.
Job Requirements:
The ADDM Abstractor will preferably possess a bachelor’s degree in public health, early childhood, education, special education, or a closely related field. Strong attention to detail is required to be successful. Clinical abstraction experience is preferred. Experience with database systems and web-based applications is strongly preferred. A background in or substantial knowledge of developmental disorders is preferred. Experience working with hospital staff and physicians is also preferred. Excellent verbal and written communication skills is required. The ADDM Abstractor will work remotely from home and will be directly supervised by the ADDM Project Coordinator.
Responsibility:
Purposes and 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 ADDM Network policies.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
The core functions of this position are to complete abstractions on medical and education records of children reported with autism or suspected of autism and serve as an educational resource to the public, health care providers and birthing facilities. The ADDM Abstractor will work in REDCap, electronic medical records, and electronic education records. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
•This position will work remotely to complete medical chart abstractions on children reported to the ADDM network.
•Actively collaborate with ADDM program staff on program initiatives, development, and funding opportunities.
•Actively participate on all ADDM calls as required.
•Collaborate with other IDOH agency programs to assist in larger scale projects in relation to children living with autism.
•Assist in the development of education materials and webpage content.
•Update and maintain the hospital contact list to request medical records and remote access to medical records.
•Update and maintain standard internal documents for the ADDM project.
•Triage public concerns and questions and forward to appropriate staff member.
Required/Desired Skills:
•A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Genetics, Nursing, Early childhood education/development, Special Education, or a closely related field
•Experience with database systems and web-based applications, including REDCap, electronic medical records, and electronic education records, is required
•Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.
•Experience working with and maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information.
•Clinical/medical abstraction experience
•Background in autism spectrum disorder or special education
•Experience working with hospital staff and physicians
Salary : $28
