Trauma Registrar Coding Specialist - Work at Home - Ohio Market

Mercy Health • Toledo, OH

4d • Remote

About The Position

Trauma Registry must provide timely data entry of all trauma patients admitted to or transferred. Must meet all requirements of the Ohio State Trauma Registry and the Northwest Ohio Regional Trauma Registry, facilitating reports according to predetermined specifications. The Specialist must be familiar with interpretation of documentation in patient records and be familiar with ICD coding. This implies a strong background in medical terminology and in emergency patient documentation from the pre-hospital scene through the hospital course. The Specialist must develop strong relationships with patient care providers, physicians and community resources. The Specialist must be able to utilize data entry programs effectively and coordinate data within various data systems. This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation. Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer. As a Mercy Health associate, you’re part of a Misson that matters. We support your well-being – personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way. We believe your best is yet to come. At Mercy Health, we celebrate the human side of health care, uniting individuals from all walks of life. We'll ask a lot of you, but we'll give a lot back, as well. Whether you’re called to bedside care, patient support, community service or operations and administration, there’s a place for you here. Because if there's one thing we know for certain, it's that good works start with great people. We’ll support and empower you to bring your best – in service of our patients and our Mission.

Requirements

• High School graduate. Associate’s Degree in data management or related area preferred.
• Minimum two years experience in a healthcare setting with skill in using data handling software, i.e. Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Power Point.
• Strong medical terminology skills.
• Experience in interpreting patient information in medical records, especially in an emergency patient care setting.
• Knowledge and experience with current ICD coding.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Requires a degree of organization of work and flexibility in performance of duties.
• Requires some initiative and creative ability.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience with a trauma registry desirable.

Responsibilities

• Trauma Registry must provide timely data entry of all trauma patients admitted to or transferred.
• Must meet all requirements of the Ohio State Trauma Registry and the Northwest Ohio Regional Trauma Registry, facilitating reports according to predetermined specifications.
• The Specialist must be familiar with interpretation of documentation in patient records and be familiar with ICD coding.
• The Specialist must develop strong relationships with patient care providers, physicians and community resources.
• The Specialist must be able to utilize data entry programs effectively and coordinate data within various data systems.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HAS/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support
• Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED