Trauma Registry & Data Quality Specialist

University of South Alabama Health System; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

USA Health seeks a Trauma Registry/ABSTRACTOR professional to review Emergency Department and inpatient records, abstract data into the trauma registry software, and ensure accuracy and confidentiality of patient information. The role supports quality improvement programs and requires RHIT/RHIA experience or equivalent education.

Responsibilities include coding injuries, generating routine reports, and maintaining complete records while adhering to hospital policies and infection control

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent with 2 years of related HIM experience.
• RHIT or RHIA preferred and may substitute for experience.
• Comparable combination of education and experience may substitute for the above requirements.

Responsibilities

• Reviews trauma registry records to identify trauma admissions for entry into the trauma registry software.
• Reviews electronic medical records to assess data for abstraction and quality improvement.
• Obtains core information for patient records and enters data into approved software.
• Maintains confidentiality and security of patient data in the trauma registry.
• Codes trauma injuries and AIS scoring.
• Prepares reports summarizing the trauma experience of the hospital.
• Maintains logs and completes mandatory department and hospital requirements.

Skills

ICD-10-CM knowledge

AIS coding knowledge

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

RHIT preferred

RHIA preferred

Job description

USA Health seeks a Trauma Registry/ABSTRACTOR professional to review Emergency Department and inpatient records, abstract data into the trauma registry software, and ensure accuracy and confidentiality of patient information. The role supports quality improvement programs and requires RHIT/RHIA experience or equivalent education.

Responsibilities include coding injuries, generating routine reports, and maintaining complete records while adhering to hospital policies and infection control