Senior Clinical Data Specialist – Infection Prevention

MRO

. Apply specialized clinical knowledge to categorize, code, summarize, interpret, and calculate registry/case information from patient medical records .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $30 - $33 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates specialized clinical knowledge in abstracting and coding patient medical records, with a focus on hospital-acquired infections and infection prevention. Proficient in navigating electronic medical records and registry tools while ensuring compliance with regulatory data requirements.

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Clinical Surveillance ExperienceCIC CertificationInfection Preventionist ExperienceData Analysis SkillsMS Office Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Clinical KnowledgeData AbstractionCodingRegistry ManagementTechnical TroubleshootingProcess ImprovementData InterpretationPatient Medical Record SystemsCritical ThinkingAttention to Detail

Soft Skills

Time ManagementSelf-OrganizationClear CommunicationEffective CollaborationAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

Electronic Medical RecordsRegistry ToolsClinical DatabasesData Repositories

Certifications & Qualifications

CIC CertificationRN CredentialsLPN CredentialsRT CredentialsRVT CredentialsRCIS Credentials

Industry Keywords

Hospital-Acquired InfectionsInfection PreventionRegulatory CompliancePatient Health Information (PHI)Data Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Apply specialized clinical knowledge to categorize, code, summarize, interpret, and calculate registry/case information from patient medical records
Ensure accurate submission of data to specified registries or measure data repositories
Prioritize, organize, and complete multiple concurrent tasks and team requests under tight deadlines
Manage expectations, flag obstacles, and propose timely solutions
Navigate electronic medical records and registry/case-entry tools
Troubleshoot technical issues with systems and applications using team resources
Contribute to team best practices, data dictionaries, abstraction guidelines, and business-rule documents
Identify process improvements to streamline tasks and processes
Stay current on mandated regulatory and publicly reported data requirements
Perform additional responsibilities as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least 1 year of direct clinical surveillance experience abstracting hospital-acquired infections within the last year
At least 1 year of direct clinical surveillance experience with CIC within the last calendar year
Active CIC certification (preferred)
Direct clinical experience working as an Infection Preventionist
RN, LPN, RT, RVT, or RCIS credentials
Exposure to multiple patient medical record systems (EMRs) and clinical databases
Intermediate proficiency with MS Office, especially Microsoft Excel
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
High standards for accuracy and attention to detail
Technical savvy and willingness to learn new systems and technology
Ability to work independently and take ownership of projects/patient records
Clear communication and effective collaboration with hospital partners, peers, team leads, and others
Strong self-organization and time-management skills
Ability to manage multiple accounts and adapt to shifting timelines and priorities
Ability to adapt to changing timelines, requirements, and project assignments
Ability to keep PHI secure and confidential

Benefits

Comp & perks

Fully remote work environment
Flexible schedule
Generous Paid Time Off program
Additional paid time for volunteering
Medical, vision, and dental benefits
Health savings accounts
Company-paid short- and long-term disability
Employee assistance program
Paid parental leave
Life insurance
Accident insurance
Other voluntary benefit programs for employees and eligible dependents
401(k) retirement plan with company match
Paid professional development hours
Supportive resources
Performance-based annual wage rate increases