What are the responsibilities and job description for the Data Abstractor position at UNC-Chapel Hill?
The Data Abstractor's primary function will be data abstraction, transferring data from EPIC electronic medical records and research databases to CAREWare, an electronic record used to monitor and improve HIV care and reporting. Data abstraction will be primarily performed for UNC, however, abstractions may be performed for additional UNC sites, as necessary. Additionally, the Data Abstractor will peer review abstractions to identify and correct any errors. The Data Abstractor will also periodically perform tasks to clean data and databases at the end of each abstraction month that includes but is not limited to identifying patients with certain variables in CAREWare such as detectable viral load, missing drug regimen, opportunistic infection prophylaxis, and service eligibility. Data cleaning involves extensive research that includes identifying the issue, chart review via EPIC, updating CAREWare, and interdisciplinary communication and collaboration to ensure that data is accurate.
Other duties may include training new employees and answering any potential questions, assisting supervisor with different projects including quality improvement initiatives, updating the monthly tracking sheet and communicating with supervisor about the status of work on a regular basis. The position may have other duties including running the data integrity reports, monthly eligibility reports, and working with data manager with CQI projects.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Position Number:
S018755
Posting Date:
12/02/2021
Closing Date:
12/10/2021
American Recovery & Reinvestment Act Funded: