The Stroke Data Specialist is responsible for the collection, abstraction, analysis, validation, and reporting of stroke-related clinical data to support quality improvement initiatives, regulatory compliance, and stroke certification requirements. This role collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to ensure accurate data submission, monitor performance measures, identify opportunities for improvement, and support excellence in stroke patient care.
This position works closely with the Stroke Coordinator, nursing leadership and physicians.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Abstract and enter patient data into stroke registries, including the American Heart Association's Get With The Guidelines® (GWTG) Stroke database and other regulatory reporting systems.
- Review medical records for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with stroke care standards.
- Monitor and analyze stroke performance metrics and quality indicators.
- Assist the Stroke Coordinator in preparing reports, dashboards, and trend analyses for leadership, committees, and regulato