[Hiring] Maternal Medical Records Abstractor @Bizzell

Role Description

The goal of the MD MMRT Abstractor is to comprehensively select and extract pertinent information from medical records and an array of other sources to accurately capture the events leading up to and including the death of each case and document those findings for review by the MD MMRT.

The Maryland Maternal Mortality Review Program (the Program) was established in statute in 2000. The purpose of the Program is to:

• Identify maternal death cases
• Review medical records and other relevant data
• Determine preventability of death
• Develop recommendations for the prevention of maternal deaths
• Disseminate findings and recommendations to policymakers, physicians and other health care providers, health care facilities, and the general public

Program reviews are conducted by the Maternal Mortality Review Team (MMRT).

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of medical terminology, maternal health, and public health systems
• Demonstrated understanding of normal/abnormal processes of pregnancy, delivery, and postpartum care
• Understanding of medical terminology and the health care system
• Demonstrated understanding of social determinants contributing to maternal mortality
• Strong interpersonal skills and excellent oral and written communication skills
• Skill with word processing and data entry (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint)
• Knowledge of methods to maintain database information
• Ability to work well with others, including people of diverse linguistic, cultural, or economic backgrounds
• Ability to maintain organized, accurate records

Requirements

• Must have at least five years of full-time, or equivalent part-time professional, medical, administrative or managerial experience in public health, health care, or equivalent, of which the major duties involved working in obstetrics, antenatal and postpartum care
• Experience in medical record review (peer review, FIMR, etc.) including an in-depth understanding of the organization of medical records
• Flexibility and ability to accomplish tasks in short time frames
• Ability to adjust to varying or developing situations to meet changing program requirements
• Strong attention to details
• Knowledge of HIPAA and confidentiality laws
• Ability to serve as an objective, unbiased storyteller; not looking to assign blame

Benefits

• Equal opportunity employer that values diversity in the workplace
• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, or veteran status