Maternal Mortality Abstractor

Maternal Mortality Abstractor

FT / PT Status – Part-Time
Benefits Eligibility – This position is eligible for a full benefits package.
Salary – $20.28 - $37.86 Hourly Wage
Remote Work / In-Office – Hybrid

Recruiter – Ashlee Adams | ashleeadams@utah.gov | 385-538-4235
Application Deadline – 9/27/2026*

*This job posting may close at any time after the minimum advertising period of three (3) business days has passed, should a sufficient applicant pool be received. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

Key Responsibilities

Do you have experience reviewing and analyzing medical records, and a passion for making a real impact in maternal health? This maternal mortality abstractor position with the Maternal and Infant Health Program at the Utah Department of Health and Human Services may be the ideal next step in your career. As part of the Maternal Mortality Review Committee, you’ll review medical records, autopsy reports, and interview summaries to piece together clear, complete case narratives. You will work closely with a supportive team of public health professionals to present case summaries, uncover prevention opportunities, draft public health reports, and support key grant initiatives that ultimately help save lives.

Day-to-day responsibilities of this position:

• Gather and abstract medical chart information from hospital, prenatal, and clinic records, building clear case narratives to guide maternal mortality committee reviews.
• Collaborate across agencies and systems to collect full case histories, including but not limited to clinical practice notes, law enforcement records, and autopsy reports from the Office of the Medical Examiner.
• Accurately enter and maintain case details within the Maternal Mortality Review Information Application (MMRIA) database.
• Summarize complex medical and social information into concise, objective, and de-identified narrative stories detailing the timeline of events leading to the death.
• Lead case discussions during maternal mortality committee meetings, serving as a trusted resource for committee members.
• Work with the perinatal mortality (PMR) team to turn case findings into actionable prevention recommendations, program reports, and grant deliverables.
• Attend bimonthly maternal mortality review committee meetings, monthly meetings with the funder, monthly PMR team meetings, and other meetings as necessary.

Qualifications

Minimum or "day-one" qualifications:

• Must be able to pass a criminal background check
• Detail-orientated with the ability to enter multiple data points accurately into database systems
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience in reading, reviewing, and abstracting medical records, including understanding medical terminology
• Computer skills, including Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and data entry

Preferred or trainable/on-the-job qualifications:

• Analytical Insight: Ability to review complex medical charts and quickly identify the most critical details.
• Storytelling & Communication: Ability to condense multi-page medical and social records into clean, easy-to-read, and objective case narratives.
• Privacy & Confidentiality: Knowledge of HIPAA, confidentiality laws, and state legislative authority
• Collaborative Mindset: Strong interpersonal skills and a welcoming approach to collaborating with diverse clinical and community partners.
• Public Health Perspective: Understanding of the community factors, social determinants of health, and non-clinical drivers that influence maternal outcomes
• Growth Mindset: An eagerness to learn and adapt to evolving clinical standards of care and public health best practices.

The following experience or skills may benefit you, but their absence will not necessarily exclude you from consideration.

• Background in perinatal nursing, women’s healthcare or midwifery.

About the Role

Location –
195 North 1950 West
Salt Lake City, Utah, 84116
United States
Background Check Required – Yes
Drug Test Required – No
Schedule Code – TL - Time limited

Why You Should Join Our Team
In Utah, we believe hard work is important, but balance is essential. Finding work/life balance is a vital element to our culture. To find out more about WHY Utah, click here. Other benefits may include:

• Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.
• Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization.
• Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals.
• Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.

The Agency
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EEO Statement
The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations, please contact (801) 957-9390.