Epic Abstractor

Essentia Health, headquartered in Duluth, Minn., is an integrated health system serving patients in Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota and Idaho.

• The Epic Abstractor reviews clinical documentation from medical records and other sources, abstracts key clinical information from these sources, and accurately inputs the information into the appropriate patient record into Epicare.
• Abstractors may also perform other quality reviews on outgoing correspondence and other documentation.
• The abstractor may be responsible for the training of new or existing staff. The abstractor works under the direction of the Abstracting Supervisor.
• Position requires high level of customer service skills to establish and enhance positive relationships with providers, co-workers and others.

• Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and pharmacology
• Ability to transcribe using with Microsoft Word
• Intermediate keyboard and musing skills in a Windows environment
• Proficient oral and written communication skills
• Ability to use good judgment and discernment in identifying information to be abstracted.
• Ability to concentrate in a sometimes noisy setting
• Ability to do multi-tasking with frequent interruptions
• Ability to effectively meet productivity and performance standards
• Possess ability to pay attention to accuracy and detail.

Education and/or years experience required:

• Graduate of Medical Secretary, Medical Transcriptionist, Medical Assistant or other Healthcare related programs.
• Minimum 1 year experience as a medical transcriptionist, medical secretary, or CMA with extensive working knowledge of patient health care records.

Licensure/Certifications required:

• As above