Trauma Registry Specialist — Drive Care Quality

Ochsner Health; Louisiana; Presencial; USD 55.000 - 85.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Ochsner Health is seeking a Trauma Registry role focused on data collection, coding accuracy, and quality improvement within a Level One trauma program. The position emphasizes accurate data abstraction, reporting, and ongoing QA processes to support trauma care outcomes.

The ideal candidate will have an RHIT/RHIA or CSTR certification within 6 months of hire, relevant coding experience, and strong analytical and communication skills.

Formación

• Associate's degree required in medical records administration or health information systems.
• Preferred Bachelor's in medical records administration or health information systems.
• Preferred clinical experience and 3 years of coding experience.
• Current RHIT/RHIA or CSTR certification to be obtained within 6 months of hire.
• Knowledge of ACS standards and Level One Trauma Certification maintained by the organization.
• Proficiency with computers, software, and web-based applications; strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsabilidades

• Reviews ED trauma records and assigns Injury Severity Index scores.
• Collects, interprets, summarizes, and reports trauma data with QA/validation.
• Prepares data analyses for Trauma Care Committee meetings.
• Identifies clinical outliers for QA/PI processes.
• Maintains the Trauma Registry Policy and Procedure Manual.
• Assists with Level One Trauma Survey prep for ACS as needed.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Conocimientos

Analytical skills

Verbal & written communication

Interpersonal skills

Computer literacy

Educación

Associate's degree in medical records administration/health information systems

Bachelor’s degree in medical records administration/health information systems

Descripción del empleo

Ochsner Health is seeking a Trauma Registry role focused on data collection, coding accuracy, and quality improvement within a Level One trauma program. The position emphasizes accurate data abstraction, reporting, and ongoing QA processes to support trauma care outcomes.

The ideal candidate will have an RHIT/RHIA or CSTR certification within 6 months of hire, relevant coding experience, and strong analytical and communication skills.