AMERICAN SPINE REGISTRY ASR - Data Abstractor (Remote – PRN Position)

Health Information Alliance. is seeking PRN, Remote ASR Abstractor. This is a subcontractor position (1099).

Role and Responsibilities:

The American Spine Registry is a collaboration between American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) and American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS) on a national quality improvement registry for spine care. The registry helps hospitals and private practices measure and improve the quality of care they provide.

Ideal candidate will be responsible for the review and abstraction of orthopedic and neurologic data registry from our client’s medical records, to help with ensuring compliance with nationally recognized quality patient care processes and clinical outcomes. This position requires attention to detail and the ability to function well under timeline commitments from our clients. This individual is responsible for client communications as well as for general gratification with our services.

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

• Graduate of approved accredited nursing program, RN/ BSN

• Current license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse

Preferred Skills:

• Electronic Health Record experience Preferably Epic

• Abstract crucial medical data for reporting key quality measures

• Knowledge of computer hardware and software, including applications and programming

• Must be reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations

General Requirements:

The ideal candidate must possess the following characteristics:

• Commitment and reliability; be able to dedicate consistent time to HIA

• Superb communication and responsiveness
  Computer literacy

  • Must be comfortable with, but not limited to: Excel, web-browsers, email, electronic health records (non-specific)

  • Must be familiar with various technologies such as, but not limited to: security (e.g., Citrix), data collection/abstraction, encoders, web-based applications

• Self-maintenance of skillset

  • Maintaining credentials

  • Staying current with abstraction/coding rules, manuals, and guidelines

• Prior experience in position applying for

• Motivation; remote work can be team-based, but requires the ability to work independently

• Strong interpersonal skills and tactfulness to be able to effectively communicate with team members and client contacts

• Require Covid Vaccination

• Require Background and Drug Screening

This is a Remote – PRN Position

The specific statements shown in this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job