Registry Coordinator

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system at UChicago Medicine as a Clinical Registry Abstracter for the Office of External Affairs. This position will be on-site at Hyde Park therefore you must be based in the greater Chicagoland area.   

The Clinical Registry Abstracter supports clinical performance through abstraction, review, and reporting of clinical data to support initiatives related to quality improvement, accreditation, and regulatory requirements. The CRA is responsible for collecting clinical data from medical records for the timely submission into data registries and other clinical information systems within the organization. The CRA will use clinical knowledge and background to provide complete and accurate data and information regarding patient care as documented in the medical record. The CRA obtains appropriate clinical documentation through collaborative communications with the database manager, PAs, ICU, floor staff, and surgeons.

Essential Job Functions

• Reviews both paper/electronic medical records to accurately interpret and record required data.

• Reviews and becomes familiar with documentation to correctly interpret data according to regulations.

• Adheres to data submission reporting deadlines.

• Communicates project status and key project issues to supervisor.

• Acknowledges and supports Hospitals defined goals and approach to patient care; attends regular training sessions and management classes to improve patient and customer communications.

• Demonstrates courtesy and professionalism through interaction, appearance, attitude, and written and oral communication with visitors, co-workers, physicians, and other hospital personnel to represent the department as a high-quality service area of the Hospitals.

• Completes other duties as assigned or suggested by the Manager, Director, Associate and Technical Directors.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum two years of medical terminology experience.

• Analytical skills necessary to independently collect, analyze, and interpret clinical data.

• Strong computer and organizational skills.

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

• Ability to work independently and make decisions.

• Ability to work independently and make decisions.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with clinical and administrative staff.

Preferred Qualifications

• RN preferred. 
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing or other clinical degree or certificate preferred.
• Experience with registries and/or databases preferred.

Position Details

• Job Type/FTE: Full-Time  
• Shift: Days
• Job Location: Hyde Park 
• Unit/Department: Office of External Affairs
• CBA Code: Non-Union