Autism and Developmental Disability Monitoring Abstractor - American Technology Consulting

Purpose of Position/Summary:This position serves as an Autism and Developmental Disability Monitoring (ADDM)abstractor for the Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) by completing dailyabstractions for the ADDM project. The ADDM Abstractor works with the the entireADDM team at the health department along with CDC staff, other state agencystaff, health care providers, hospital staff, other state agency staff, andcommunity partners.Essential Duties/Responsibilities:The core function of this position is to complete abstractions on medicalrecords and education records of children reported with autism spectrumdisorder, and serve as an educational resource to the public, health careproviders and birthing facilities. The ADDM Abstractor will complete their workby utilizing REDCap, electronic medical records, and electronic educationrecords. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:1. Complete required number of medical record and education record abstractionsdaily on children within the ADDM project.2. Follow all CDC ADDM Network abstraction guidelines.3. Actively collaborate with IBDPR, ADDM, IDOH, and CDC program staff on programinitiatives.4. Assist in the development of education materials and webpage content relatedto the ADDM project.5. Update and maintain the hospital contact list to request medical records andremote access to medical records.6. Update and maintain standard internal documents for the ADDM project.7. Collaborate in education and outreach events for the program as appropriate.8. Triage public concerns and questions and forward to appropriate GNBS staffmember.Job Requirements:The ADDM Abstractor must possess a bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Genetics,Biology, Nursing, Special Education or a closely related field. Experience withdatabase systems and web-based applications, including REDCap and electronicmedical records is required. A background in autism spectrum disorder or specialeducation is strongly preferred. Clinical experience is preferred. Excellentverbal and written communication skills is required. The IBDPR Abstractor mustbe culturally sensitive to and competent with diverse populations.Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:There are no supervisory responsibilities to this position.Difficulty of Work:The work is broad in scope, involving complex issues that require analytical,decision-making, and administrative abilities. The ADDM Abstractor must followall Federal and State regulations and guidelines including all CDC ADDM Networkguidelines, but judgment is required when evaluating and applying to individualsituations.Responsibility:Desired results of the program area are discussed with supervisor, and the ADDMAbstractor uses discretion in seeking technical instruction or in discussingproblems with supervisor. Work is reviewed for general technical accuracy,conclusions, and compliance with IDOH and CDC policy. Performance will be basedon the number of quality abstractions completed daily.Personal Work Relationships:The ADDM Abstractor works with agency staff, representatives from State andFederal agencies, health care providers, hospitals, and private individuals andgroups to coordinate program activities and to resolve problem or disputedareas. Cooperative problem solving is necessary in some situations.Physical Effort:This position does not require extensive physical effort.Working Conditions:The ADDM Abstractor works primarily remote. Some travel to the office or to CDCmeetings may be required.