Trauma Data Abstractor - Trauma Program - FT

Grady Health System offers many career paths for experienced professionals. Whether you have many years of experience or are in the early stages of your career, you can find a rewarding career at Grady! SUMMARY: The Trauma Data Associate assists with routine activities associated with the Grady Health System Trauma Registry, including data gathering, data abstraction/entry/coding, data analysis, data validation and maintenance, reporting, and additional clerical duties such as filing, organizing, and assisting with meetings. In addition to serving as a liaison with other departments and outside agencies, the Trauma Data Associate supports relationships with, and submission of data to, the Georgia Department of Public Health Office of Emergency Medical Services and Trauma (OEMS&T), the National Trauma Data Bank (NTDB), and the Trauma Quality Improvement Program (TQIP) of the American College of Surgeons (ACS) for maintenance of state designation, national verification, as well as national benchmarking. The Trauma Data Associate may also assist with special projects under the direction of the Trauma Registry Manager (TRM), Trauma Program Director (TPD), and Trauma Medical Director (TMD). QUALIFICATIONS High School Diploma or GED. Two years of college-level coursework or an Associate's Degree in Health Information Management (HIM) preferred. Two years of registry-related experience, or if you have two years of college-level coursework or an Associate's Degree, no experience is required. Two years of work experience with a strong emphasis on data entry and analysis, previous trauma data experience, and previous Trauma Registry/Report Writing experience. Knowledge of medical terminology. Proficiency in MS Office applications. Certification as a Certified Abbreviated Injury Scale Specialist (CAISS) within two years of hire. Familiarity with ICD-10 and AIS coding preferred. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Females/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity. #J-18808-Ljbffr