Trauma Registrar - OMC, Jeff Hwy - FT

Ochsner Clinic Foundation; New Orleans (LA); In loco; USD 60.000 - 80.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

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.

Competenze

• 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.

Mansioni

• 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.

Conoscenze

Data accuracy

Analytical skills

Communication

Coding knowledge

Formazione

Associate degree in medical records administration

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Strumenti

MS Excel

Electronic health records

Descrizione del lavoro

Exceptional care starts with exceptional people.

For us, this is more than a job- it's a calling. It's waking up each day, looking for ways to make a difference with a compassionate, inclusive and talented team. Ochsner empowers you to discover your passion, reach your potential, and Pursue Your Purpose. Exceptional care starts with exceptional people and teams. Together we are leading the way.

This job manages trauma registry activities and facilitates continuous quality assessment and improvement in the delivery of trauma care by data collection, data management, data analysis, and reporting of trauma program results. Abstracts accurate data, compiles and verifies statistical reports, identifies issues of noncompliance, and reports any noncompliance issues. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company's discretion.

Education

• Required - Associate's degree in medical records administration, health information systems or related field.
• Preferred- Bachelor's degree in medical records administration, health information systems or related field.

Work Experience

• Preferred - Clinical experience and 3 years of coding experience.

Certifications

• Required - Current Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), or Certified Specialist in Trauma Registries (CSTR) to be obtained within 6 months of hire.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Knowledge of American College of Surgeons (ACS) standards of compliance and ability to maintain the Level One Trauma Certification of the organization.
• Knowledge of and ability to use the Injury Severity Index and the Abbreviated Injury Scale (AIS).
• Analytical skills and the ability to interpret actions impacting patient.
• Knowledge of coding processes and the relationship to how coding effects outcomes monitored.
• Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

Job Duties

• Reviews all emergency department trauma records and assigns scores using the Injury Severity Index.
• Collects, interprets, summarizes, reports, and disseminates trauma data, ensuring accurate data abstraction through ongoing quality assurance and data validation processes.
• Prepares data analyses used for presentations at the monthly Trauma Care Committee Meeting.
• Identifies clinical outliers for inclusion in the monthly quality assurance/performance improvement process.
• Maintains the Trauma Registry Policy and Procedure Manual.
• Participates in focus studies and in the preparation of the Level One Trauma Survey by the American College of Surgeons as needed.
• Performs other related duties as required.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.

This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Physical and Environmental Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Light Work - Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible am