Medical Records Abstractor

Purpose:

UPMC Presbyterian Infectious Disease department is hiring a full-time Medical Records Abstractor to join their team. This Abstractor will be responsible for abstracting medical and demographic data from Epic to other applications in accordance with grant requirements. This is a hybrid position (1 day in the office and 4 days at home). Work site is Forbes Tower, Suite 8044. The dress code is business casual. Any 8-hour range between 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM.

This is a hybrid position and may need to work in the office for the first few weeks for training purposes.

Parking is available for $18.00 per day across Meyran Ave or $22.00 per day in the Forbes Tower garage. UPMC Parking shuttles are available.

Responsibilities:

• Abstract selected patient data from the medical record (Epic) into a separate database in accordance with grant protocols. Data includes demographic and clinical information.
• Periodically review and validate data for reporting to HRSA, the Program Director, Quality Management Committee, providers, and for internal reviews as requested.
• Cooperate with the data team to ensure smooth integration of new procedures into the workflow. Be proactive in giving feedback to the data team.
• Participate in Quality Initiative meetings and projects as requested.
• Report to the Health Dept and respond to their inquiries.
• This position has no subordinates, but they will work with other teams to work out data collection processes.
• Confidentiality is an absolute requirement.

Education and Experience Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent required. 6 months experience with medical terminology, medical record content, anatomy or physiology preferred.
• Computer/keyboarding skills and working knowledge of office equipment operations required.
• Ability to work independently and maintain confidentiality required.

Preferred:

• Candidate to be local to the Pittsburgh area.
• Microsoft Word/Excel, EPIC

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

• Act 34

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran