Trauma Data Abstractor - Onsite

Trinity Health; Langhorne (Bucks County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health is seeking a Trauma Data Abstractor to gather and abstract trauma data elements for inclusion in the trauma registry database. The role requires handling confidential patient information and supporting performance improvement initiatives.

The position is onsite and involves reporting to regulatory bodies and internal stakeholders, while ensuring compliance with continuing education data requirements for trauma providers.

Qualifications

• Ability to collect and abstract trauma data accurately from medical records.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, disease processes and clinical modalities.
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access.
• Bachelor's degree preferred; CSC trauma registry certification required within 2 years of employment.
• Experience with ICD-9-CM/ICD-10-CM coding and trauma registry procedures.

Responsibilities

• Collect and abstract required department, state, and national trauma data elements into the trauma registry database.
• Maintain confidentiality of registry data.
• Report registry data for performance improvement activities and other internal/external requests.
• Collect and maintain data on continuing education for trauma providers for compliance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Medical terminology

Education

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Certified Specialist in Trauma Registries (required within 2 years)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Access

ICD-10 coding program

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description: Responsible for the collection/abstraction of the required department, state and national trauma data elements into the trauma registry database on all patients meeting trauma inclusion criteria. Maintains the confidentiality of registry data. Reports registry data for performance improvement activities and other internal and external requests. Collects and maintains data on continuing education for all trauma providers for compliance.

Trauma Data Abstractor

is responsible for the collection/abstraction of the required department, state and national trauma data elements into the trauma registry database on all patients meeting trauma inclusion criteria.

This position is onsite.

Maintains the confidentiality of registry data.

Reports registry data for performance improvement activities and other internal and external requests.

Collects and maintains data on continuing education for all trauma providers for compliance.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience coding and trauma registry
• Bachelor's Degree preferred
• Certified Specialist in Trauma Registries (required within 2 years of employment)
• Completion of ICD-10 coding program or equivalent experience
• ICD9-CM/ICD 10-CM coding
• Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, disease processes and clinical /therapeutic modalities
• Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, disease processes and clinical /therapeutic modalities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Access.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.