Trauma Data Analyst (Full Time)

Benefis Health System; Great Falls (MT); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Benefis Health System in Montana is seeking a trauma registry data coder responsible for collecting, abstracting, and entering comprehensive data for injured and trauma patients. You will code injuries and procedures using ICD-10-CM, AIS, and calculate ISS, ensuring timely and accurate submissions to state and national registries.

The role requires completion of trauma registry and AIS/ICD-10 related certifications within specified timelines, with a preference for candidates having a medical

Qualifications

• Completion of trauma registry course required or obtained upon hire.
• AIS Coding Certification required within one year of hire.
• ICD-10 course completion required within six months of hire.
• CAISS certification within three years of hire preferred.
• CSTR certification within five years of hire preferred.
• Medical background is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collect comprehensive, accurate data relating to trauma patients and abstract trajectories of care.
• Enter data into the Montana Trauma Registry and National Trauma Data Bank systems.
• Code injuries, procedures and causes using ICD-10-CM, AIS, and assign ISS and related calculations.
• Maintain timely data abstraction and entry while adhering to regulatory requirements.

Skills

Deadline adherence

Accuracy

People skills

Education

Trauma registry course

AIS Coding Certification

ICD-10 course

CAISS certification

CSTR certification

Medical background preferred

Job description

Benefis is one of Montana’s largest and premier health systems, and we are committed to providing excellent care for all, healing body, mind, and spirit. At Benefis, we work hard to support our employees in every aspect of their careers by offering outstanding benefits and compensation, state-of-the-art facilities, and multiple growth opportunities. The only thing missing is you!

Assures complete and accurate data is collected and maintained for all injured patients admitted and trauma patients meets the inclusion criteria for the trauma program. Reviews hospital records to locate all trauma activated patients and those injured patients not activated that meet State collection criteria. Collect comprehensive, accurate data relating to trauma patients by abstracting all trajectories of care, verify & update all information compiled & enter data into the State Trauma system in a concurrent manner. Performs coding of injuries, procedures & causes of injuries using standard medical record references, specifically International Classification of Diseases (ICD), Tenth Revision codes, assign diagnoses Abbreviated Injury Scale (AIS) & ICD-10CM (Clinical Modification) codes, complete Injury Severity Scale (ISS) and other calculations. Responsible for timely data abstraction, entry and management for injured patients meeting Montana Trauma Registry Criteria and/or National Trauma Data Bank criteria.

Demonstrates the ability to deal with pressure to meet deadlines, to be accurate, and to handle constantly changing situations. Demonstrates the ability to deal with a variety of people, deal with stressful situations, and handle conflict.

Will perform all job duties or job tasks as assigned. Will follow and adhere to all requirements, regulations and procedures of any licensing board or agency. Must comply with all Benefis Health System’s organization policies and procedures.

Education/License/Experience Requirements:

• Completion of trauma registry course required or obtained upon hire
• Completion of AIS Coding Certification required to within once (1) year of hire
• Completion ICD 10 course completion required within six (6) months of hire
• Completion of CAISS certification within three (3) years of hire preferred
• Completion of CSTR certification within five (5) years of hire preferred
• Medical background is preferred

Exemption Wage

Non-Exempt

Starting Wage

$25.54/hourly

Actual offered wage is based on applicable experience