Pediatric Cardiology Data Abstractor

Overview

EDUCATION/

EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's degree and one year experience; or, an equivalent education and experience. Coursework in anatomy & physiology and medical terminology preferred. LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION: N/A

• Independently abstracts and interprets pertinent data from medical records with an average level of accuracy and efficiency.
• Maintains extensive knowledge of study protocol, diseases, medical terminology and pharmaceutical drugs to make informed decisions regarding patient hospitalizations.
• Reads, understands and abstracts information from diagnostic reports and procedures.
• Participates in quality control reviews.
• Resolves problems related to data queries sent by the coordinating center.
• Attends training for annual re-certification programs, attends conferences for continuing education, attends and represents the WFUHS site at abstractor training and conference calls.
• Communicates effectively and timely with the coordinating center.
• Performs other duties as needed.

• Detail-oriented and self-motivated
• Works independently abstracting records with high level of accuracy and above average efficiency rate of expected quota
• Shows satisfactory performance of additional independent study related duties
• Works well in a team environment

Clean, comfortable, office environment

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

0% to 100% total;
Activities include Standing, Walking, Sitting, Bending, Reaching with arms, Finger and hand dexterity, Talking, Hearing, Seeing. Lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling: 20 lbs. maximum; 50 lbs. maximum; 100 lbs. maximum.