Trauma Data Analyst (FT, Days) - Jefferson Torresdale

Under the supervision of the Trauma Program Director and Nurse Registrars establishes and maintains efficient operations of the Trauma Registry to meet the Pennsylvania Trauma System Foundation and other data collection and other reporting requirements. He/she provides additional support to the Trauma Program through other delegated coordination and secretarial responsibilities.

Reviews the medical record both concurrently and retrospectively to abstract information for inclusion in the Trauma Registry.

Identifies trauma cases, using established criteria by retrieving appropriate information for inclusion into trauma registry.

Maintains accurate records to ensure complete and organized trauma database.

Abstracts data concurrently for the National Trauma Bank and for the Trauma Quality Improvement Program (TQIP).

Completes the beginner Trauma Registry course within 1 year of hire and completes an ICD-10 refresher course every five years

Completes the Abbreviated Injury Scale Course within 1 year of hire

Certified Specialist in Trauma Registries (CSTR) required within 2 years of hire

Completes monthly TQIP educational sessions and completes testing

Participates in the Performance Improvement process by attending and participating in trauma meeting as assigned

Participates in PTSF Fall Conference, other additional PTSF forums, and the Annual TQIP Meeting as directed by the Trauma Program Director

Attends trauma related continuing education in-services to maintain knowledge base, required to complete at least 8 contact hours annual as evidenced by certificates of attendance

Compiles and submits designated reports and summaries according to established deadlines and to assist in efficient and effective program operation.

Other duties and responsibilities not specified here that may be required for the proper maintenance and function of the Trauma Registry and support of the Trauma Program

Qualifications

High school or post high school training in anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, ICD 10 coding preferred. RHIA, RHIT or CSTR or equivalent in training/experience preferred

Computer skills, International Classification of disease (ICD) 10 coding experience.

CSTR/CAISS certification preferred.

Certified Specialist in Trauma Registries required within 2 years of hire

Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, and clinical/therapeutic modalities. Knowledge of ICD10-CM coding and AIS scoring. Ability to work independently under general supervision. Organizational skills. Database management.

Conditions of Employment

Covid Vaccination is a requirement for employment at Jefferson for employees working at Jefferson's clinical entities or at the University. If you are not currently vaccinated you will be required to receive the vaccination prior to hire date if you are offered employment, unless you request and receive an approved medical or religious exemption from Jefferson.

Closing Statement

About Jefferson

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University , home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health , nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.

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