Trauma Analyst - Emergency Dept

Mercy Trauma Services

Trauma Analyst

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Our mission is clear. We bring to life a healing ministry through our compassionate care and exceptional service.

At Mercy, we believe in careers that match the unique gifts of unique individuals - careers that not only make the most of your skills and talents, but also your heart. Join us and discover why Modern Healthcare Magazine named us in its "Top 100 Places to Work."

Overview:

Coworker will be primarily responsible for maintaining Trauma Registry in compliance with the National Data Dictionary definitions. This involves data collection, accurate recording and analyzing of Trauma/Burn patients that meet criteria for inclusion utilizing computerized registry software. Data will come from a variety of sources to complete required data elements. Performs duties in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.

Job Duties:

Performs concurrent chart abstraction, coding and scoring for the trauma registry.

Identifies appropriate patients for inclusion based on criteria set using ED charts, PI data elements, the hospital network system, and the electronic health record.

Develops reports/queries from the trauma registry as requested.

- Runs standard reports for monthly PI activities.

- Runs monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.

Assists with maintaining standards for trauma center verification as assigned by the Trauma Program Manager, Trauma Coordinator and Lead Trauma Analyst.

Maintains daily admission log.

Coordinates and abstracts data for Performance Improvement.

Qualifications:

• Experience: CSTR, CAISS, ICD-10 within past 5 years, RHIA strongly preferred. Someone who has coding history and working in medical field with good understanding of anatomy, terminology, and disease process is preferred.
• Required Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred Education: Associate degree in health information or related field.

We Offer Great Benefits:

Day-one comprehensive health, vision and dental coverage, PTO, tuition reimbursement and employer-matched retirement funds are just a few of the great benefits offered to eligible co-workers, including those working 32 hours or more per pay period!

We're bringing to life a healing ministry through compassionate care.

At Mercy, our supportive community will be behind you every step of your day, especially the tough ones. You will have opportunities to pioneer new models of care and transform the health care experience through advanced technology and innovative procedures. We're expanding to help our communities grow. Join us and be a part of it all.

What Makes You a Good Match for Mercy?

Compassion and professionalism go hand-in-hand with us. Having a positive outlook and a strong sense of advocacy is in perfect step with our mission and vision. We're also collaborative and unafraid to do a little extra to deliver excellent care - that's just part of our commitment. If that sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply.

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