Fetal Infant Mortality Review Abstractor - Jackson County Health Department - (Mon-Fri, 8a - 4:30p)

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We're seeking a detail-oriented and compassionate Fetal Infant Mortality Review (FIMR) Abstractor to support efforts in understanding and preventing fetal and infant deaths. You’ll gather, review, and summarize sensitive medical records and conduct interviews with bereaved families. These case summaries inform multidisciplinary review teams and help drive recommendations to improve community health systems. You'll also facilitate team meetings and contribute to data analysis, reporting, and community-based action planning.

What You’ll Do

• Review medical records and conduct interviews with families to create case summaries

• Coordinate with hospitals and agencies to collect needed records and data

• Maintain HIPAA-compliant databases and ensure confidentiality at all times

• Facilitate and organize Case Review Team and Community Action Team meetings

• Analyze data and trends to support review findings and public health recommendations

• Collaborate with community partners to create action plans that improve care and resources

• Support education and outreach efforts with culturally appropriate information

• Assist in reporting, presentations, and dashboard development for county health metrics

• Serve as liaison to interviewers, agencies, and medical record departments

Minimum Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program

• Active RN license in Missouri

• At least 1 year of clinical experience (preferably in OB, pediatrics, neonatology, or perinatology)

• Experience in home visiting, outreach, or conducting interviews

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook)

• Strong written/verbal communication and group facilitation skills

• Experience in data collection, presentations, and report writing

• Detail-oriented with strong time management and organizational skills

• Ability to work with diverse communities and interdisciplinary partners

• Must meet Fleet Driving Safety and Compliance Policy if driving is required

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s in public health, nursing, social work, or related field

• 3+ years of professional or administrative experience

• Clinical background in pediatrics, obstetrics, neonatology, or perinatology

• Training in bereavement counseling

• Experience working with grant-funded programs

• Bilingual in Spanish and English

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