Overview

Prioritizes and coordinates the activities for the Trauma Registry in order to meet schedules and deadlines, maintain current and accurate procedures and practices. Performs a variety of functions to support the collection and coordination of Trauma Performance Improvement statistics with emphasis on data entry into a comprehensive computerized management system. Acts as a liaison with the Trauma Program Manager, Medical Director(s) and trauma staff to provide reports on a scheduled and ad hoc basis. Collects trauma data for injury research and prevention, as well as quality improvement tracking and assures accuracy and confidentiality in the handling of all Trauma Registry related matters and is concerned with and active in the improvement of Trauma Program within the facility.

Hours are:

• 3 - 8 hour day shifts with an opportunity for 1 day a week at home once certifications and training are complete. Basic training in 3 courses are required with passing of a test within 1 year of hire date.

Key responsibilities:  Abstracting medical data from injured patient charts and inputting into a database. 

Must have:

• The position requires a medical background but does not have to be a nurse
• Basic Anatomy/Medical knowledge required

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Indiana or active Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) RN license, or credentialed as EMT Paramedic, or Certified Coding Specialist Registered Health Information Technician preferred.
• Trauma Registry experience preferred.
• Requires knowledge of database management and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Requires knowledge of statistical calculations and information display techniques.
• Requires knowledge of ICD-9-CM; CPT; DRG; AIS and ISS coding.
• Requires knowledge and proficiency in medical and hospital terminology; anatomy; pathophysiology and pharmacology.
• Requires high degree of accuracy and efficiency in processing and maintaining database.

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