Trauma Data & Quality Analyst

Ochsner Clinic Foundation; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Clinic Foundation is seeking a Trauma Registry Specialist to manage trauma data collection, coding, and reporting to support continuous quality improvement in trauma care. The role emphasizes accurate abstraction, verification of statistics, and compliance with ACS Level One standards.

The position requires RHIT/RHIA or CSTR certification within 6 months, an associate degree in medical records, and experience with AIS/ISI.

Qualifications

• Requires knowledge of ACS standards of compliance and Level One Trauma Certification.
• Experience interpreting Injury Severity Index and AIS.
• Strong analytical and data validation skills.
• Proficiency with computers, software, and web-based applications.
• Effective verbal and written communication; strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Review emergency department trauma records and assign Injury Severity Index scores.
• Collect, interpret, summarize, report, and disseminate trauma data with QA and data validation.
• Prepare data analyses for Trauma Care Committee meetings.
• Identify clinical outliers for QA/PI processes.
• Maintain Trauma Registry Policy and Procedure Manual.
• Assist in focus studies and Level One Trauma Survey preparations.

Skills

Data accuracy

Analytical skills

Communication

Coding knowledge

Education

Associate degree in medical records administration

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

MS Excel

Electronic health records

Job description

Ochsner Clinic Foundation is seeking a Trauma Registry Specialist to manage trauma data collection, coding, and reporting to support continuous quality improvement in trauma care. The role emphasizes accurate abstraction, verification of statistics, and compliance with ACS Level One standards.

The position requires RHIT/RHIA or CSTR certification within 6 months, an associate degree in medical records, and experience with AIS/ISI.