FETAL INFANT MORTALITY REVIEWER ABSTRACTOR (Part-Time) - Public Health

Summary

THIS IS A GRANT FUNDED POSITION

The Fetal Infant Mortality Review Abstractor will be responsible for assisting with the daily functions of the Public Health department including abstracting medical and legal records regarding infant mortality. Compiles data and presents cases at FIMR meetings.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Educates individuals and families regarding prematurity prevention and maternal child health topics.
• Conducts initial assessments and provides follow up to participants. Abstracts information from the medical records for the FIMR program.
• Contacts hospitals to retrieve medical records for specified cases.
• Completes appropriate abstraction forms and submits case summary to FIMR Coordinator.
• Attends case review team meetings and presents case summaries.
• Performs all other related duties involved in the operation of the Public Health Department as assigned or required.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Excellent customer service and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to stay organized and know how to prioritize the workload.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Competency with computers and Microsoft Office 365 Suite.
• Advanced analytical skills.
  
  

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing
• One (1) year of nursing experience required
• Must have a clinical background in public health, obstetrics, pediatrics, neonatology, or perinatology and/or an understanding of community health care systems and resources.
• Current Texas RN license
• Valid Texas driver’s license
  
  

Preferred Requirements

• Work experience in Fetal Infant Mortality Review a plus.
  
  

Physical Demands And Work Environment & Other Requirements

Part-Time position not to exceed 20 hours per week.

While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent may be required to bend, hear, keyboard, sit, stand, talk, work alone and with others, and work overtime. Must be able to lift up to 25lbs.

Tarrant County offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible employees, retirees, and their families. These programs include group health plans for medical, dental, and vision coverage; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); life and long- term disability insurance; and flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care reimbursements. The County also provides retirement benefits. Full time employees participate in the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS), and employees may also participate in a retirement savings program (Deferred Compensation). In addition to these "basic employee benefits" and retirement services, employees benefit from a variety of other programs including 13 paid holidays, a Wellness Program, and more.

• Note: These benefits are for Tarrant County employees only. For benefit information regarding Community Supervision and Corrections Department (CSCD) employees, please contact Patrice Smith at (817) 884-1227.
  
  

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Do you have a bachelor’s degree in nursing?

• Yes
• No
  
  

02

Do you have a current Texas RN license?

• Yes
• No
  
  

03

Do you have one (1) year of nursing experience? (Required)

• Yes
• No
  
  

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How many years' of experience do you have working with medical records?

05

Number of years' experience in maternal child health?

06

Do you have a valid Texas driver's license?

• Yes
• No
• Required Question