Location: all cities,TN, USA
Client: State of Tennessee
Job Title: Medical Record Coordinator and Abstractor
Duration: 18+ Months
Working Hours: 37.5 Hours Per Week
Start Date: ASAP
Position Type: Contract
Location: Nashville, TN (Hybrid/Remote)
Interview Type: Webcam/In- Person
Department: Tennessee Department of Health
Description:
The Tennessee Birth Defects Surveillance System (TNBDSS) within the Family Health and Wellness (FHW) Division of the Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) is accepting applications for a Medical Record Coordinator and Abstractor position.
This position is full-time hybrid position - alternate work solutions (AWS / remote) and also required to be onsite a minimum of 1-2 times per month (Central Office located in Nashville, TN).
The Medical Record Coordinator and Abstractor will serve as a subject matter expert for birth defects case management and will be primarily responsible for medical record processing and abstraction.
Responsibilities:
Request medical records of persons with suspected or identified birth defects (maternal and infant) from birthing facilities and Healthcare Providers in Tennessee, using a developed algorithm
Conduct case verification on all reports received on key birth defect diagnoses using medical records
Review assigned medical records (digital, electronic, and hard copies) and extract relevant information
Cross-reference information from multiple sources to ensure abstracted data is complete and accurate
Perform data entry into iCMS database for abstracted medical records
Review data entry by non-clinical staff to ensure clinical accuracy
Submit service referrals to appropriate social services, when indicated
Work closely with the TNBDSS Team to identify issues and ensure data processes are complete and accurate
Maintain partnerships with birthing facility HIM staff and provide feedback as it relates to process improvements
Maintain HIPAA compliance at all times
Work independently, responsibly, and efficiently; problem-solving and communicating when needs are present
Complete abstraction assignments on time with minimal supervision
Attend weekly meetings with the TNBDSS team
Maintain ongoing education on developments in patient care, data management, birth defects, healthy pregnancy, and health equity