University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Authority
Clinical Documentation Abstraction Specialist (Part Time, 50% FTE) - University Hospital (Healthcare)
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We are seeking a Clinical Documentation Abstraction Specialist to:
· Abstract health data from outside healthcare facilities and enter information into the UW Health electronic health record (EHR).
· Enter and/or verifiy discrete laboratory data and scan patient reports into the EHR.
Education:
Minimum - High School diploma
Preferred – Certification of Associates Degree in Healthcare related field.
Work Experience:
Preferred – Three years prior healthcare related experience.
Licenses and Certifications:
Preferred – Certification in a healthcare-related field or three years' prior healthcare experience.
Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:
· Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, disease processes, signs and symptoms, medications, and laboratory components required.
· Knowledge of the medicolegal implications and responsibilities of the healthcare record, ensuring compliance with organizational, local, state, and federal policies, rules and regulations, along with security standards and privacy practices.
· Demonstrate high degree of professionalism and service excellence.
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
· Ability to work as a member of a team.
· Proficiency in use of Epic or UW Health Link required; MS Word and Excel preferred.
· Excellent knowledge of correct grammar, spelling, sentence structure.
· Ability to work in a fast-paced, production-based environment with a high degree of accuracy.
· Ability to prioritize work to meet time constraints and deadlines.
· Ability to maintain confidentiality of patient health information.
· Ability to proofread, verify, copy, edit and/or enter discretedata from one source to another (computer monitor, paper) with a high degree of accuracy.
Physical Requirements:
Sedentary: Ability to lift up to 10 pounds maximum and occasionally lifting and/or carrying such articles as dockets, ledgers and small tools. Although a sedentary job is defined as one, which involves sitting, a certain amount of walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and other sedentary criteria are met.
Work Schedule:
50% FTE, 20 hours per week. Scheduled shifts will be between the hours of 4:30 pm - 10:30 pm, Monday - Friday. Required to work rotating Saturday shifts. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department.
University Hospital in Madison is a Magnet®-designated facility that's ranked Wisconsin's #1 hospital and considered one of the nation's leading hospitals, teaching institutions and referral centers.
UW Hospital and Clinics benefits
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
UW Health is committed to being a diverse, equitable, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Our integrity shines through in patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, women, and LGBTQ+ and non-binary identities are strongly encouraged. EOE, including disability/vets.