Trauma Registrar

1029 Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono; Pocono Township (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is seeking a data abstractor to manage and maintain the database abstraction of clinical data from multiple sources as required by the Pennsylvania Trauma Systems Foundation (PTSF) and LVHN's Trauma Division. The role involves identifying trauma patients, abstracting data, and ensuring accurate entry into the trauma registry.

The position requires a high school diploma (or equivalent) with healthcare-related experience, proficiency in EPIC, data entry, and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; health care-related field or equivalent experience preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology.
• Proficient in Windows and data entry.
• Proficient in EPIC.

Responsibilities

• Abstracts and submits all required data elements into Collector system as required by PTSF.
• Communicates information to Trauma Team regarding trauma audit filters or identified care issues.
• Identifies all trauma patients admitted to LVH and encountered by trauma service and flags these patients in EPIC system.
• Compiles data following NTDS and NTRACS data requirement guidelines.
• Completes abstracts of all data from admission to discharge on assigned charts.
• Collects patient records (pre and post-discharge) for review, analysis, and entry of diagnosis into the trauma registry database.

Skills

Medical terminology

Anatomy & physiology

Data entry proficiency

EPIC proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Billing or Coding certificate/degree

Tools

EPIC

Collector system

Job description

Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks. Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work. LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day. Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.

Summary

Manages and maintains database management abstraction of clinical data from multiple sources and as required by the Pennsylvania Trauma Systems Foundation (PTSF) and the Lehigh Valley Hospital Trauma Division.

Job Duties

• Abstracts and submits all required data elements into Collector system as required by PTSF.
• Communicates information to Trauma Team regarding trauma audit filters or identified care issues.
• Identifies all trauma patients admitted to LVH and encountered by trauma service and flags these patients in EPIC system.
• Compiles data following NTDS and NTRACS data requirement guidelines.
• Completes abstracts of all data from admission to discharge on assigned charts.
• Collects patient records (pre and post-discharge) for review, analysis, and entry of diagnosis into the trauma registry database.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED 1 year Health care-related field. or 1 year Abstracting clinical information into database. or 1 year Billing or Coding certificate or degree, in progress or complete
• Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, and pathophysiology.
• Proficient in Windows computers and data entry.
• Proficient in EPIC

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of Pennsylvania Trauma Systems Foundation (PTSF).
• Experience with ICD-10 Coding.
• Experience in abstracting, billing and/or coding.

Additional Qualifications

Physical Demands Lift and carry 25 lbs. frequent sitting/standing, frequent keyboard use, *patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Job Description Disclaimer

This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.

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Job Details

• Work Shift: Day Shift
• Address: 206 E Brown St
• Primary Location: Lehigh Valley Hospital- Pocono
• Position Type: Onsite
• Union: Not Applicable
• Work Schedule: 0700-1530
• Department: 1029-00055 Trauma

Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is the region’s largest employer and health care provider of choice. Our nearly 20,000 health care professionals take pride in what they do and are driven by our mission to heal, comfort and care for the people of our community.

If you are someone who aligns with LVHN’s core values - Compassion, Integrity, Collaboration and Excellence - you will have a rewarding and successful career here. LVHN is honored to be certified as a Great Place to Work®. LVHN’s culture of trust - and the positive things colleagues said about working at LVHN when surveyed by Great Place to Work and Fortune - align perfectly with what makes a great workplace. This designation tells you that LVHN is a great place to work from hire to retire.