Registrar Trauma

High Market Health; Monroeville (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health company is seeking a Data Abstractor to join its trauma program team. The role involves data collection, chart abstraction, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Candidates should have experience in coding and medical terminology, preferably with an Associate's degree. This position offers the opportunity to significantly contribute to patient care and the effectiveness of healthcare services.

Qualifications

• Experience with coding and medical terminology is required.
• Associate's degree and eligibility for certification preferred.
• 2 years of patient registry experience is also preferred.

Responsibilities

• Completes data abstraction for trauma and stroke programs.
• Requests and handles closed medical records daily.
• Ensures compliance with regulatory agency requirements.

Skills

Coding and medical terminology

Education

Associate's degree

Eligibility for certification (ART, RHIA, RHIT)

Tools

AIS coding

Job description

Company :

Allegheny Health Network

Job Description :

GENERAL OVERVIEW:

Completes data collection protocols and conducts chart abstraction for the trauma program.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Completes concurrent and retrospective data abstraction/submission while ensuring compliance to Pennsylvania Trauma Systems Foundation and all regulatory agency requirements. (80%)
• Completes case finding protocols to determine inclusion eligibility for trauma and stroke programs. (15%)
• Interfaces with the medical record department staff to request, acquire, and return closed medical records on a daily basis. (5%)
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum

• Experience with coding and medical terminology

Preferred

• Associate's degree
• ART, RHIA, RHIT or eligibility for certification
• Experience with pre-hospital, emergency, stroke, and/or trauma systems
• 2 years patient registry experience
• AIS coding

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