Clinical Data Abstractor

4 weeks ago


Baltimore Maryland, United States University of Maryland Medical System Full time
Job Description

Reporting to the Data Manager, Clinical Registries and Core Measures, the Clinical Data Abstractor supports the coordination of ongoing performance improvement activities across both UMMC campuses through expert clinical data retrieval and analysis. Serves as a resource for support departments to assist with identification and resolution of quality and/or patient safety issues as well as regulatory compliance.

                           

This position description indicates in general the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions expected of an incumbent. It is not an exhaustive comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of an incumbent. An incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required.                 

Principal Duties

Perform chart review and abstraction as needed to assist with data analysis and to meet regulatory requirements across both UMMC campuses.

Support data needs for expanding regulatory quality and performance reporting requirements.

Collaborate with system clinical analytics and Decision Support to facilitate enhanced use of the electronic abstraction platform by providing feedback and identifying enhancements or additional functionality for local and system

Aid users on the enhancement of data collection and abstraction processes by automating data collection and reports when possible. Solicit user feedback on data needs and workflow processes, and make appropriate changes that will increase end users’ efficiencies.

Serve as resource to department, hospital staff, and new employees for specific hospital systems by providing guidance on data abstraction needs, including developing educational materials.

Prepare and present clinical data from various systems for decision making and support of performance improvement initiatives.

Consult with administrative, medical, and hospital staff and provide recommendations to quality team regarding data management and development of metrics and tools to support ongoing quality and performance improvement projects.

Collaborate with departments and/or teams by providing information and recommendations for identifying benchmarks and outcomes/indicators which can be monitored for quality and performance improvement

Primary Responsibilities

1. Coordinate and work with others on the development of dashboards and quality/ performance reports by preparing and/or coordinating preparation of reports with others.

2. Assist in guiding improvement efforts by identifying and collecting appropriate information.

3. Communicate accurate information in a timely manner concerning data abstraction issues to leaders and/or other health care professionals.

4. Ensure accurate data collection from multiple sources, electronic records and other computerized systems.

Customer Service

Greets customers in courteous, friendly, respectful and professional manner at all times, including maintaining eye contact when appropriate.

Follows communication protocols to both internal and external customers.

Responds promptly and appropriately to customer questions/concerns/complaints and attempts immediate resolution.

Keeps customer’s information confidential, including public places such as elevators or the cafeteria.

Provides assistance and offers help immediately, including finding someone else to meet the request, if unable to do so him/herself. Introduce other staff to customers when a hand-off occurs and explain that the person will provide excellent service.

Demonstrates commitment to excellent service recovery when a customer’s expectations have not been met

Commitment to Co-Workers:

Offers assistance to colleagues and other departments when needed.

Takes responsibility for solving problems regardless of origin; completes assignments, and respects deadlines.

Resolves conflict directly with colleagues and seeks assistance from others if the issue cannot be resolved. Refrains from criticism in public.

Mindful and respectful of others’ time and schedules. Attends meetings on time and communicates any absences.

Provides co-workers with a status report for continuity of workflow when planning to be out of the office, off the unit, or away from the department

Communication Etiquette:

1. Respectful, courteous and professional in all forms of communication and follows facility’s service communication protocol in all interactions.

2. Does not text or use e-mail during meetings (except for exigent or emergency situations).

3. Maintains an appropriate voicemail message and when away from the office has an out-of-office email message that is brief, current, and includes name and department and offers the caller options if possible.

4. Returns email and voicemail messages promptly.

5. Always mindful of voice and language in public.

 

Self-Management:

Reports to work appropriately groomed and in compliance with the Hospital’s dress code. Wears identification badge at all times at chest level and facing outwards so identification is clearly visible.

Complete all assignments within deadlines or negotiates alternative actions and time frames in order to achieve desired outcomes.

Completes mandatory, annual education and competency requirements.

Follows UMMC safety and employee health standards.

Demonstrates responsibility for personal growth, development and professional knowledge and competency.

Adhere to all UMMC and department policies and procedures, including Code of Conduct and professional behavior standards. Does not exceed Hospital guidelines in reference to attendance, punctuality, and use of sick and unplanned absences. Provides notification of absences, lateness and vacation requests according to department guidelines. Respects length of time for lunch and break times.

Reviews, signs, and adheres to UMMC and/or departmental confidentiality statement.



  • Baltimore, United States University of Maryland Medical Center Baltimore Washington Full time

    Job Description Reporting to the Data Manager, Clinical Registries and Core Measures, the Clinical Data Abstractor supports the coordination of ongoing performance improvement activities across both UMMC campuses through expert clinical data retrieval and analysis. Serves as a resource for support departments to assist with identification and resolution of...


  • Baltimore, United States Spectrum Clinical Research Inc Full time

    The Clinical Research Nurse is an integral part of the study team. Using essential nursing skills, the Clinical Research Nurse leads the study staff in providing excellent patient care for research participants.ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES•Follows Good Clinical Practice guidelines to facilitate clinical trial protocols from site activation to study...


  • Baltimore, Maryland, United States University of Maryland Medical System Full time

    Job Description General Summary Supports excellence in clinical practice and patient care quality through the implementation and evaluation of educational programs that support positive staff and patient outcomes. Services include, but are not limited to: consultation, program design, organizational assessment and development, educational programming,...


  • Baltimore, Maryland, United States Baltimore City Community College Full time

    Description/Job Summary Summary of Position's Responsibility: Work under direction of the Program and Clinical Coordinators, the On-Campus Clinical Instructor will work collaboratively in designing, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating student tutoring, retention and success activities within the Nursing Program Instruct and evaluate students...


  • Baltimore, Maryland, United States University of Maryland Medical System Full time

    Job Description Job Summary The Manager, Clinical Engineering oversees the operations of the Clinical Engineering Department for the purpose of providing a quality, cost effective program that meets or exceeds the quality and financial expectations of the customer and SJMC’s Clinical Engineering Program. This position is responsible for providing an...


  • Baltimore, Maryland, United States Mercy Medical Center Full time

    Overview: Participates as a member of the Department of Pharmacy to execute the clinical functions of the Department, with minimal distributive responsibility. Provides expertise to Mercy Health Services to enhance the appropriate, cost effective use of medications, and provides consultative services related to specialty areas of expertise. Is a resource in...


  • Baltimore, Maryland, United States University of Maryland Medical System Full time

    Job Description Elevate your skills and experience by working with a nationally ranked ENT practice and the University Health Center Medicine specialties practice!  We are seeking a Nurse Manager to oversee fiscal and unit operations in these busy academic outpatient practices.  The ENT practice provides comprehensive adult and pediatric...


  • Baltimore, Maryland, United States University of Maryland Medical System Full time

    Job Description General Summary At UMMC, the Clinical Pharmacist interprets and evaluates physicians’ medication orders, ensures appropriate preparation, packaging, delivery, storage, and monitoring of prescribed medications, manages pharmacy support personnel and pharmacy work areas, ensures compliance with established policies, standards, practices,...


  • Baltimore, Maryland, United States University of Maryland Medical System Full time

    Job Description Under general supervision, performs scheduling, registration, pre-admission processing, wayfinding, and other administrative duties, while adhering to the department specific standards for data entry and patient selection. The additional duties of this job, compared to the facility admission coordinator job, include verification of insurance...

  • Data Assistant

    5 days ago


    Baltimore, United States Johns Hopkins University Full time

    Under the direct supervision of Dr. Kathy Ruble and Tammy Scott of the Pediatric Oncology Clinical Research Program, we are seeking a Data Assistant , who will be responsible for assisting the clinical research staff in the Pediatric Oncology Cancer Program of the Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins. The assistant will work closely...


  • Baltimore, Maryland, United States Baltimore City Community College Full time

    Description/Job Summary Responsibilities include both instruction and/or clinical coordination. Duties involve organizing and providing educational experiences leading to student credentialing and gainful employment as a Surgical Technologist; establishing program admission criteria; recruiting students; instruction in the clinical curriculum; and...

  • Clinical Nurse II PRN

    3 weeks ago


    Baltimore, Maryland, United States University of Maryland Medical System Full time

    Job Description Understand and follow policies and protocols and help others with using these resources effectively. Attentive to addressing patient needs in relation to quality measures, National Patient Safety Goals, and patient education. Functions as charge nurse and/or preceptor. Works with supervisor to resolve issues at the unit level. Performs...

  • Data Analyst I

    3 weeks ago


    Woodlawn, Maryland, United States University of Maryland Medical System Full time

    Job Description General Summary The Population Health Data Analyst I works in conjunction with the Analytics team to analyze claims, Electronic Medical Record, Health Information Exchange, and other data sources to identify opportunities for clinical improvement activities.  This individual takes direction from the Population Health Data Analyst II, III,...


  • Baltimore, Maryland, United States University of Maryland Medical System Full time

    Job Description Under general administrative direction, the Manager, Patient Care Services (PCS) is accountable for the delivery of patient care services which support the strategic plan of the organization and achieves clinical, financial and service quality objectives, in one or more clinical units or care delivery sites.  This role is accountable for...

  • Site Director

    4 weeks ago


    Baltimore, United States DM Clinical Research Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSite DirectorThe Site Director will ensure study enrollment to meet or exceed Sponsors' expectations, and company goals are achieved on a timely basis. The site director will also ensure that quality research is conducted at assigned investigative sites in accordance with the sponsor protocol, FDA Regulations and ICH/GCP...


  • Baltimore, Maryland, United States Kennedy Krieger Institute Full time

    The Systems and Data Engineer (Neuropsychology) is responsible for developing and maintaining databases and tools supporting the clinical operations and research activities of the Neuropsychology Department.The position is jointly responsible to - and supervised by - both the Digital Transformation team and the Neuropsychology department.Design, develop, and...

  • Nurse Manager

    5 days ago


    Baltimore, Maryland, United States University of Maryland Medical System Full time

    Job Description General Summary Under general administrative direction, the Ambulatory Nurse Manager is accountable for the delivery of patient care services which supports the strategic plan of the organization and achieves clinical, financial and service quality objectives in a hospital-based practice.  This role is accountable for the quality of...


  • Baltimore, Maryland, United States Mercy Medical Center Full time

    Overview: The Senior GI Research Coordinator will carry out the day-to-day operations of the GI Research Department including research operations and clinical activities, and will take a lead role, along with the PI, in the recruitment and enrollment of patients into research studies. Clinical activities will include patient scheduling, medical record...


  • Baltimore, Maryland, United States University of Maryland Medical System Full time

    Job Description Registered Nurse Performs assessments and reassessments, as appropriate for the patient’s needs, collecting data from all sources to assist with formulating a nursing diagnosis. RN Develops an individualized Plan of Care, based on the patient’s assessment, with mutual, realistic and measurable goals and documents this thoroughly in the...


  • Baltimore, Maryland, United States Mercy Medical Center Full time

    Overview: The Program Coordinator will carry out the day to day operations of the Prevention and Research Center including research operations and clinical activities. Clinical activities will include patient scheduling, medical record management, clinical data entry and billing submission.  Responsibilities: Research operations support will include basic...