What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Data Abstractor position at Tri-County Community Action Agency?
Clinical Data Abstractor
Full-time (40 Hours per week) In-Person
Johnston, RI
General Responsibility:
The Data Abstractor is responsible for accurately reviewing and extracting clinical information from medical records to support organizational reporting and compliance efforts. This includes collecting and validating data for programs such as the Uniform Data System (UDS), Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Accountable Entities (AE), and Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH). The role requires close collaboration with clinical, quality, and HIT team to ensure data integrity, support performance improvement initiatives, and meet regulatory requirements.
Significant Job Responsibilities:
- Extract relevant clinical data from patient charts to support UDS, CMS, AE, and PCMH reporting.
- Ensure completeness and accuracy of data elements including demographics, diagnoses, procedures, labs, screenings, and care coordination documentation.
- Conduct audits and validation checks to maintain data accuracy and integrity.
- Identify and resolve documentation gaps in collaboration with clinical staff.
- Partner with providers, care teams, and HIT staff to clarify documentation and improve data capture.
- Participate in meetings focused on quality improvement, reporting timelines, and workflow optimization.
- Utilize EHR systems (e.g., NextGen, Epic, ESCL, Current Care, Kidsnet) and reporting platforms to locate and abstract required data.
- Maintain proficiency in abstraction tools and templates.
- Support outreach efforts by identifying patients with gaps in care and coordinating follow-up actions with care team.
Qualifications:
- Associate’s degree in Health Information Management, or related field or Minimum 2 years of experience in medical record abstraction or clinical data reporting.
- Familiarity with UDS, CMS quality programs, AE reporting frameworks, and PCMH standards.
- Strong understanding of medical terminology, and clinical workflows.
- Working knowledge of NextGen Products preferred.
- Highly proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
- Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to meet deadlines.
Competitive Benefit Package: We offer an excellent, competitive salary and benefits package including Health, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability insurance, as well as a 403b Savings Plan/Pension with an Agency match, Vacation, Sick, Holiday time and access to Agency-sponsored EAP services for employees and their families. Many training opportunities are available that include, but are not limited to various educational experiences, certificate programs, CPR and First Aid training as well as ongoing occasions for additional learning. Tri-County is a qualified entity for employees to access loan repayment opportunities.
Application Process: Please visit our website at www.tricountyri.org to view our current openings. Click on the Job Opportunities link on the bottom of the page.
Tri-County Community Action Agency is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Tri-County is committed to treating all applicants and employees fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, limited English proficiency (LEP), gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.