Clinical Abstractor/MIPS - Quality Management

Job description

The Clinical Abstractor/MIPS position is responsible for both the collection and analysis of specific data elements from medical record documentation for use in Performance Improvement, Peer Review, Risk Management, Infection Control, MIPS and other improvement efforts in the facility. This information is needed for input and reporting to CMS, CDC, and other outside entities related to patient outcomes & measures and allows the facility to analyze this aggregate data in order to assure quality patient outcomes, efficiency in service provided, and safe patient care. This position will work with PI Teams, Quality Management, Risk Management, Infection Control, CRMG, and other departments to improve problem areas, which might be identified by this data, and work to facilitate any changes needed. Other duties as assigned.
Education: Associates Degree in Healthcare related field. LPN or RN. Bachelors in Healthcare related field required. Professional certification in one of the Quality related areas (such as CPHQ, CCM, CIC, CPHRM, etc.) would be considered a plus. Additional training in computer applications, statistics, Lean, or Six Sigma also a considered plus.
Experience: Minimum of 1-2 years acute care facility experience with acceptable quality and productivity. Previous audit/business experience considered a plus as would chart audit/abstraction experience. Basic knowledge and experience working with CMS Core Measure Indicators required, as is a working knowledge of human anatomy and physiology, medical care standards, and evidence based practices.