Trauma Data Analyst

Overview

Trauma Data Analyst role at Summa Health — Akron Campus Trauma Services. Under the general direction and supervision of the Trauma Program Manager and Trauma Medical Director, abstracts, submits, analyzes, develops, and designs accurate quality data for the Summa Health System Trauma Registry. Identifies, analyzes, and interprets trends or patterns in data and provides insights and recommendations to the Trauma Program to support performance improvement, research, and injury prevention activities. Demonstrates knowledge and ability in trauma registry methodology, case abstraction, data entry, coding and ad hoc reporting on trauma patients according to guidelines established by the American College of Surgeons Trauma Quality Improvement Program (TQIP), the State of Ohio Trauma Acute Care Registry (TACR), and the Northeastern Ohio Regional Trauma Network (NORTN).

Responsibilities

• Performs all data collection, abstraction, and entry of all trauma patients into the Trauma Registry. Assigns ICD-10CM & PCS, ISS, AIS, and E-Codes.
• Builds and generates applicable reports as requested by the Trauma Program within the trauma registry database.
• Collects, abstracts, and accurately enters trauma patient information in the trauma registry in a timely manner. Complete final entry of patient data no later than 60 days post discharge.
• Assists in the preparation for American College of Surgeons Level I trauma center verification.
• Documents and records data with an 80% or higher accuracy.

Qualifications

• Formal Education Required: Associate's degree in technology, coding, medical/nursing/biological science, Health Information Management or related field, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience that provides knowledge of registry, healthcare clinical or clerical processes.
• Experience & Training Required:
  • Three (3) years' experience in health care information, clinical or administrative information systems in a health care environment (preferred).
  • Trauma, Burn or Cancer Registry experience (preferred).
  • Experience in ICD-10CM & PCS coding, AIS/ISS coding and scoring, E codes (preferred).
  • Abbreviated Injury Scale Certification (CAISS) designated by the AIS Certification Board, and/or Certified Specialist in Trauma Registries (CSTR) designation (preferred).
• Other Skills, Competencies and Qualifications:
  • Proficiency with Epic and Trauma Registry software products or similar database software.
  • Typing speed of 30 wpm.
  • Knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office; especially Excel; experience with electronic medical records.
  • Maintain confidentiality/HIPAA compliance of patient records.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills with Trauma Program Staff and other analysts/registrars.
  • Ability to screen, abstract, and interpret diagnoses, procedures and clinical data from medical records.
  • Ability to build and interpret trauma registry reports with high accuracy.
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.
  • Commitment to continuing education in trauma registry and related courses as required by ACS.

Employment details

• Part-time, 20 hours per week — Akron Campus Trauma Services
• Salary: $23.75/hr - $28.49/hr (base salary; inclusive of bonuses/differentials not included in range). Hiring at minimum or maximum may vary by factors.
• Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Benefits

• Basic Life and AD&D
• Supplemental Life and AD&D
• Dependent Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, and Critical Illness
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts – Healthcare and Dependent Care
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Education Assistance
• Daily Pay

Seniority level

• Not Applicable

Employment type

• Part-time

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care

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