What are the responsibilities and job description for the FETAL INFANT MORTALITY REVIEWER ABSTRACTOR (Part-Time) - Public Health position at Tarrant County?
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.
- 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.
- 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.
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.
Salary : $7 - $8