Description

Department:

85042 Wake Forest University Health Sciences - Academic Public Health Sciences: Epidemiology

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

First Shift

Pay Range
$20.40 - $30.60

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's degree; or, an equivalent education and experience Coursework in anatomy & physiology and medical terminology preferred. LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION: n/a ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1. Abstracts and interprets pertinent data from medical records with an average level of accuracy and efficiency. 2. Maintains extensive knowledge of study protocol, cardiovascular diseases, medical terminology and pharmaceutical drugs to make informed decisions regarding patient hospitalizations. 3. Reads, understands and abstracts information from cardiac intervention operative reports, cardiac catheterization and other diagnostic reports including ECG's, echocardiograms, chest X-rays and CTs. 4. Participates in Quality Control cross-examinations to include two heart failure and one coronary heart disease additional abstractions each month. 5. Resolves problems related to data queries sent by the coordinating center. 6. Attends training for annual re-certification programs, attends cardiology related conferences for continuing education, attends and represents the WFUHS site at abstractor training and conference calls. 7. Communicates effectively and timely with the coordinating center. 8. Performs other duties as needed. SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS: Detail-oriented and self-motivated Works independently abstracting records with high level of accuracy and above average efficiency rate of expected quota Shows satisfactory performance of additional independent study related duties Works well in a team environment WORK ENVIRONMENT: Clean, comfortable, office environment PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 0% 35% 65% to to to 35% 65% 100% N/A Activity X Standing X Walking X Sitting X Bending X Reaching with arms X Finger and hand dexterity X Talking X Hearing X Seeing Lifting, carrying, pushing and or pulling: X 20 lbs. maximum X 50 lbs. maximum X 100 lbs. maximum

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Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation's largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

Under general supervision, performs duties involved in the collection, interpretation, and documentation of medical events data in support of research and information gathering activities related to the cardiovascular system. Researches and abstracts medical records for persons 35 years or older with hospitalizations related to Coronary Heart Disease, Congestive Heart Failure and Stroke.