Trauma Data Analyst (Full Time) - Onsite

Benefis Health System; Great Falls (MT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Benefis Health System in Montana seeks a Trauma Registry Data Abstractor and Coder to ensure complete and accurate data collection for injured and trauma patients. You will abstract patient trajectories, verify information, and enter data into the Montana Trauma Registry using ICD-10-CM, AIS, and related coding.

The role requires coding certifications, ability to work under deadlines, and adherence to licensing and institutional policies. Non-exempt, wage starts at $25.54 per hour.

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 by abstracting all trajectories of care.
• Verify & update all information compiled & enter data into the Montana Trauma Registry.
• Perform coding of injuries, procedures & causes using ICD-10CM, AIS codes and related references.
• Complete Injury Severity Scale (ISS) calculations and other required metrics.
• Ensure timely data abstraction, entry and management for patients meeting Montana Trauma Registry criteria.
• Follow all licensing board or agency requirements and Benefis Health System policies.

Skills

Data abstraction

Attention to detail

Pressure tolerance

Education

Trauma registry course

AIS Coding Certification

ICD-10 Course

CAISS Certification

CSTR Certification

Medical background

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