Trauma Data Specialist II-Surgery Trauma Support; 80 HRS Days

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or passage of a high school equivalency exam.
• Successful completion of an Abbreviated Injury Scaling (AIS) Coding course.
• Possess either of the following trauma registrar certifications within 24 months of hire:
• Certified Specialists in Trauma Registries (CSTR) from the American Trauma Society (ATS).
• Certified Abbreviated Injury Scaling Specialists (CAISS) from the Association for the Advancement of Automotive Medicine (AAAM).
• Possess one or more of the following coding certifications within 18 months of hire:
• Certified Professional Coder (CPC) from the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC).
• Certified Coding Specialists (CCS) from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).
• Certified Coding Associate (CCA) from AHIMA.
• Certified Coding Specialist – Physician Based (CCS-P) from AHIMA.
• Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) from the AHIMA.
• Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) from the AHIMA.
• One year of experience working as a Trauma Registrar.
• Knowledge of medical terminology including anatomy and/or physiology.
• Working knowledge of hospital medical records system(s).
• Strong PC skills, including strong typing skills.
• Experience with database entry and maintenance.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently or as a member of a team.
• Ability to interact effectively with a wide range of cultural, ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Preferred

• Experience with ICD-10 coding.
• Experience with EPIC Systems.