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The primary responsibility of the coder/abstractor is to assure that complete and accurate data are collected and maintained for assigned data registry(s). The registry has proven to be a valuable tool for patient management (by triggering regular follow-up evaluation), as a means of providing quality assurance (by analyzing results of newly introduced techniques) and as an academic instrument for rigorous analysis of prospectively collected data (allowing reporting of successes and failures of surgical techniques, technologies and implants).
Requires a two-year college degree OR high school diploma or GED with two years of experience in a health-related field with a strong emphasis on anatomy, physiology and medical terminology. Ability to interpret the patient medical record is essential. Requires PC skills, both keyboarding and experience with computer applications.
Must have good interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills. Demonstrated ability to function independently, organize all aspects of a registry and keep activities on schedule. Attention to accuracy detail is required.
Must be detail-oriented with good reasoning skills and sound judgment. Must have the ability to independently and as a team manage a varied workload of projects with multiple and competing priorities. Must have strong time management skills and be detail-oriented, self-motivated and productive with limited supervision.
- Full time Benefits
- Medical: Multiple plan options
- Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage
- Vision: Affordable plan with national network
- Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses
- Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future
About the role
The primary responsibility of the coder/abstractor is to assure that complete and accurate data are collected and maintained for assigned data registry(s).