Trauma Data Specialist & AIS Coder

University of South Alabama Health System; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of South Alabama Health System in Mobile, AL, seeks a Health Information Technician to support trauma data collection and coding. You will review Emergency Department records, abstract data, and ensure accuracy for the trauma registry across hospital departments.

Requires a High School diploma with 2 years in Health Information Management; RHIT or RHIA preferred and may substitute experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent and 2 years of related experience in Health Information Management.
• RHIT or RHIA preferred and will substitute for the required experience.
• Comparable combination of education and experience may substitute for the above requirements.

Responsibilities

• Reviews Emergency Department registration/admission records to identify trauma admissions for trauma registry entry.
• Reviews electronic medical records to assess information required for abstraction and data collection for quality improvement.
• Maintains confidentiality and security of patient data in the Trauma Registry.
• Codes trauma-specific injuries as well as AIS scoring.
• Prepares special and routine reports summarizing trauma experience and contributes to the Quality Improvement Program.

Skills

ICD-10-CM coding

AIS coding

Education

RHIT

RHIA

Job description

The University of South Alabama Health System in Mobile, AL, seeks a Health Information Technician to support trauma data collection and coding. You will review Emergency Department records, abstract data, and ensure accuracy for the trauma registry across hospital departments.

Requires a High School diploma with 2 years in Health Information Management; RHIT or RHIA preferred and may substitute experience.