Trauma Data Abstractor

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the collection/abstraction of the required department, state and national trauma data elements into the trauma registry database on all patients meeting trauma inclusion criteria.
• Maintains the confidentiality of registry data.
• Reports registry data for performance improvement activities and other internal and external requests.
• Collects and maintains data on continuing education for all trauma providers for compliance.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience coding and trauma registry
• Bachelor's Degree preferred
• Certified Specialist in Trauma Registries (required within 2 years of employment)
• Completion of ICD-10 coding program or equivalent experience
• ICD9-CM/ICD 10-CM coding
• Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, disease processes and clinical/therapeutic modalities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Access