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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.

EDUCATION

Required - Bachelor’s degree in medical records administration, health information systems or related field.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Preferred - Clinical experience and 3 years of coding experience.

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.

• 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.
  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.