Clinical Registry Abstracter, Cardiac surgery/Heart and Vascular- Full-Time Days
Job Description:
Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system, University of Chicago Medicine as a Clinical Registry Abstractor in the Department of Cardiac surgery and the Heart and Vascular Center . Here, you will support clinical performance through abstraction, review, and reporting of clinical data to support initiatives related to quality improvement, accreditation, and regulatory requirements.This position is a 100% onsite opportunity. You will need to be based in the greater Chicagoland area.
The CRA is responsible for collecting clinical data from medical records for the timely submission into data registries and other clinical information systems within the organization. The CRA will use clinical knowledge and background to provide complete and accurate data and information regarding patient care as documented in the medical record.The CRA obtains appropriate clinical documentation through collaborative communications with the database manager, PAs, ICU, floor staff, and surgeons.
Essential Job Functions- Reviews both paper and electronic medical records to accurately interpret and record required data.
- Reviews and becomes familiar with documentation in order to correctly interpret data according to the regulations.
- Adhere to data submission reporting deadlines.
- Communicate project and status and key project issues to supervisor.
- Demonstrates courtesy and professionalism through interaction, appearance, attitude, and written and oral communication with visitors, co-workers, physicians, and other hospital personnel as to represent the department as a high quality service area of the Hospitals.
- Acknowledges and supports Hospitals defined goals and approach to patient care; attends regular training sessions and management classes to improve patient and customer communications.
- Completes other duties as assigned or suggested by the Manager, Director, Associate and Technical Directors.
- Performs other duties assigned.
- Minimum 2 years of medical Terminology experience
- Strong Computer and Organizational skills
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work independently and make decisions
- Ability to collaborate effectively with clinical and Administrative staff
- Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing or other clinical degree or certificate
- Experience with Registries and/or databases, preferred.
- Job Type/FTE: Full Time/1.0 FTE
- Shift: Days
- Work Location: Hyde Park Campus
- Unit/Department: Cardiac surgery and the Heart and Vascular Center
- CBA Code: Non-Union
Why Join Us:
We’ve been at the forefront of medicine since 1899. We provide superior healthcare with compassion, always mindful that each patient is a person, an individual. To accomplish this, we need employees with passion, talent and commitment… with patients and with each other.We’re in this together: working to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and move our collective knowledge forward. If you’d like to add enriching human life to your profile, UChicago Medicine is for you. Here at the forefront, we’re doing work that really matters.
Join us. Bring your passion.
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UChicago Medicine is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.
Must comply with UChicago Medicine’s COVID-19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. If you have already received the vaccination, you must provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. This is in addition to your compliance with the Flu Vaccination requirement as well.Medical and religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law. Lastly, a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check are also required for all employees prior to hire.
Compensation & Benefits Overview
UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits. The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position.
The pay range is based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data, reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity.Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union.
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