Data Coordinator, Trauma

10 Nationwide Children's Hospital; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligibility

Job summary

Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus is seeking a Trauma/Rehabilitation/Burn Data Coordinator to ensure the integrity and reliability of the trauma information system. This role involves data management, coding, and compliance with reporting requirements in a healthcare environment.

The ideal candidate should have a health information management background, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and be detail-oriented for database management tasks. Position available fulltime with eligibility for benefits.

Qualifications

• Education in health information management or related field preferred.
• Previous database management experience, preferably in health care.
• Understanding of medical terminology is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provides injury coding using ICD-10 and AIS.
• Meets data reporting requirements for regulatory entities.
• Maintains integrity of information in the trauma registry.
• Provides data request support following relevant policies.
• Delivers technical support for Trauma/Burn/Rehabilitation databases.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Basic data analysis

Typing

Education

Health Information Management (HIM) or Emergency Medical Services (EMS) experience preferred

Understanding of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology

Certifications: CAISS or CSTR within 2 years of employment

Job description

Overview

Fulltime, benefits‑eligible role. The Trauma/Rehabilitation/Burn Data Coordinator ensures data integrity, security, reliability, and performance of the Trauma Information System/Registry database within the Trauma, Burn, and Rehabilitation Program. The position coordinates the database, recommends, plans, and implements modifications and enhancements as indicated.

Responsibilities

• Provides injury coding using ICD‑10, AIS and other required coding.
• Meets data reporting requirements as required by regulatory entities.
• Maintains the integrity of the information abstracted and input into the trauma registry through analysis, updates of the data dictionary, and registry upgrades.
• Provides data requests using applicable policies and procedures.
• Provides technical support, problem solving and system administration for the Trauma/Burn/Rehabilitation databases.
• Handles processes related to daily data entry, maintenance of files, software installation, provision of routine and custom reports, backup files, performance monitoring and tuning, security, and analysis of current and future system needs.
• Analyzes health information data to prepare graphs, slides, and other materials for presentations at trauma meetings on the local, state, and national level.
• Prepares reports, attends presentations and meetings for various hospital, regional, and state trauma meetings.

Education & Qualifications

• Education Requirement: HIM, EMS or health care experience preferred.
• Understanding of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology.
• Licensure Requirement: Not specified.
• Certifications: CAISS or CSTR within 2 years of employment.
• Skills: Microsoft Office Suite, basic data analysis, typing.
• Experience: Previous database management experience preferred; health care background or health information management.

Physical Requirements

• Occasionally: climb stairs/ladder; lift/carry 0–10lbs; lift/carry 11–20lbs; lift/carry 21–40lbs; push/pull 0–25lbs; push/pull 26–40lbs; push/pull 41–60lbs; squat/kneel frequently: bend/twist; hand use: grasping, gripping, turning; loud noises; reaching above shoulder; standing; walking.
• Continuously: audible speech; color vision; computer skills; decision making; depth perception; flexing/extending of neck; hearing acuity; interpreting data; machinery; peripheral vision; problem solving; repetitive hand/arm use; seeing – far/near; sitting.
• Additional physical requirements performed but not listed above: high stressful environment.

The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision.

EOE M/F/Disability/Vet