RN-Scr Data Abstractor Part-Time

Company: University of Mississippi Medical Center
Location: Jackson
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Hello, Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Please review the following instructions prior to submitting your job application: Provide all of your employment history, education, and licenses/certifications/registrations. You will be unable to modify your application after you have submitted it. You must meet all of the job requirements at the time of submitting the application. You can only apply one time to a job requisition. Once you start the application process you cannot save your work. Please ensure you have all required attachment(s) available to complete your application before you begin the process. Applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment. Once recruitment has closed, applications will no longer be accepted. After you apply, we will review your qualifications and contact you if your application is among the most highly qualified. Due to the large volume of applications, we are unable to individually respond to all applicants. You may check the status of your application via your Candidate Profile. Thank you, Human Resources Important Applications Instructions: Please complete this application in entirety by providing all of your work experience, education and certifications/ license. You will be unable to edit/add/change your application once it is submitted. Job Requisition ID: R00047470 Job Category: Nursing Organization: SOM-Surgery-Pediatric Quality Location/s: Main Campus Jackson Job Title: RN-Scr Data Abstractor Part-Time Job Summary: To collect and submit reliable data to the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (NSQIP) through high-quality data compilation, documentation and entry into the NSQIP database of all eligible surgeries for the hospital. Work closely with members of the department of Surgery to identify opportunities for clinical quality improvement and other special projects as may be identified. Education & Experience Two (2) years' experience in hospital surgery department or surgery clinic. BSN preferred. CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Valid RN license, successful NSQIP SCR training/certification within ninety days of hire date. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Knowledge of patent charts, medical terminology, and surgical procedures. Verbal and written communication skills. Interpersonal skills. Skill in the use of personal computers and related software applications. Ability to read and interpret medical terminology. Responsibilities Identifies surgical patients for inclusion in the program through inclusion criteria and protocols; collects and reports data; identifies all metabolic and bariatric surgery patients for inclusion in the MBSAQIP data registry; collects preoperative, interoperative, 30-day postoperative, and long-term (6 month and annual thereafter) follow-up data components for the program; identifies streamlining and process improvement opportunities in the data collection process and enters data into database. Collects preoperative, operative, and postoperative data components for the program through the efficient utilization of the hospital medical record systems; works effectively with all appropriate hospital and medical center staff and surgeon office staff necessary for the management and success of the program; serves as an educational resource on the MBSAQIP data registry platform for internal and external audiences by developing educational material and delivering presentations. Attends weekly morbidity and mortality conference to ensure reliable data collection of postoperative occurrences. Demonstrates applicability of the methodology and the reliability of definitions utilized by reviewers within the program through inter-rater reliability testing. Identifies streamlining and process improvement opportunities in the data collection program process. Maintains knowledge of medical terminology and documentation trends. Responds to internal and external inquiries. Tracks patients and collects follow-up data as appropriate. Demonstrates appropriate utilization of resources necessary to obtain valid, reliable data for entry into the program. Utilizes software applications for data collection and analysis. Responsible for the accurate and timely entry of data into the database and meets the caseload accrual requirement protocol. Reviews weekly site accrual report on the database and responds to accrual report alerts. The duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Management retains the right to add or change duties at any time. Physical and Environmental Demands Requires occasional activities subject to significant volume changes of a seasonal/clinical nature, occasional work produced subject to precise measures of quantity and quality, occasional bending, occasional lifting and carrying up to 10 pounds, occasional crouching/stooping, occasional kneeling, occasional pushing/pulling, frequent reaching, frequent sitting, frequent standing, frequent twisting, and frequent walking. (occasional-up to 20%, frequent-from 21% to 50%, constant-51% or more) Time Type: Part time FLSA Designation/Job Exempt: No Pay Class: Hourly FTE %: 50 Work Shift: Day Benefits Eligibility: Grant Funded: No Job Posting Date: 12/9/2025 Job Closing Date (open until filled if no date specified):

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