Clinical Abstractor in Santa Fe, New Mexico at ATA Services, Inc.

ATA Services Inc. is currently seeking to hire a Part-Time Clinical Abstractor to work on a temporary assignment.

Pay: $50.00 per hour with weekly pay
Hours: Approximately 16 hours/week
Location: New Mexico
Start: Immediate

Position Summary

The New Mexico Department of Health Maternal Health Program is seeking a Records Abstractor to support the Maternal Mortality Review Committee (MMRC). The MMRC reviews maternal deaths occurring during pregnancy or within one year after pregnancy to identify pregnancy-related factors, contributing circumstances, and opportunities to prevent future deaths.

The Records Abstractor will review medical records and other available sources, accurately extract relevant information, and prepare objective case summaries to support MMRC case reviews. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to a critical public health initiative focused on understanding and preventing maternal deaths in New Mexico.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and abstract information from medical records and other sources.
• Enter accurate case information into the Maternal Mortality Review Information Application (MMRIA).
• Prepare comprehensive, objective narrative case summaries.
• Identify missing, conflicting, or unclear information requiring follow-up.
• Assist with identifying potential key informants for interviews.
• Participate in staff and MMRC case review meetings.
• Collaborate with the Lead Abstractor, MMRC Coordinator, and multidisciplinary team.
• Complete required training related to maternal health, health equity, implicit bias, and HIPAA.
• Maintain strict confidentiality, accuracy, consistency, and attention to detail.

Ideal Candidate

• Nursing or clinical experience in obstetric, prenatal, or postpartum care.
• Knowledge of pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum care, and factors affecting maternal outcomes.
• Experience reviewing medical records and extracting relevant information.
• Experience with MMRIA or similar public health, mortality review, surveillance, or medical data systems preferred.
• Strong computer, data entry, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to navigate electronic medical record systems.
• Knowledge of HIPAA and confidentiality requirements.
• Commitment to health equity and understanding of factors contributing to health disparities.
• Knowledge of and/or experience working with New Mexico communities of color.
• Ability to work objectively and without bias when reviewing sensitive cases.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

ATA Services, Inc., provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, we comply with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

ATA Services, Inc., expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.