Trauma Registrar - (100% Remote)

HEALTH INFORMATION ALLIANCE INC•Fort Washington, PA

6h•Remote

About The Position

Health Information Alliance (HIA) is looking for Trauma Registrars (PRN) Health Information Alliance, Inc. is looking for experienced trauma registrars committed to abstracting high quality, standardized trauma data to join our growing trauma registry division. The successful candidate will be responsible for the trauma registry and ensuring the accuracy (high-quality) trauma data, and completeness of patient data. Excellent opportunity for medical professional with a flexible schedule. Client will only consider applicants with current 5+ years of Trauma Registrar Experience. Abstracts physiological and anatomical data on trauma patients for inclusion into a trauma data collection system Performs identification, prioritization and injury coding of trauma patients for inclusion into a trauma data collection system Performs duties to support the abstraction of quality trauma data for use locally, statewide and nationally Performs other trauma registry duties as may be required per the contract The specific statements shown in this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job

Requirements

100% Remote Work
Reliable, high-speed internet connection is required
Must be able to work 15-20 hours a week or more on a consistent basis
Client will only consider applicants with current 5+ years of Trauma Registrar Experience.
Must have completed coursework in physiology, anatomy and medical terminology
Must have the ability to code in ICD-10-CM specific to injuries and mechanism of injuries
Must have the ability to code in ICD-10-PCS
Must have the ability to assign severity of injury utilizing the AAAM Abbreviated Injury Scale
Must be able to analyze and process detail-oriented information
Must be able to read and understand data definitions using a standard data dictionary
Must be self-motivated and able to work independently
Must be very comfortable working with technology and personal computer
Minimum 5 years (Current) of trauma registry experience required
Must have experience with electronic health records
Must have experience with NTDS trauma data definitions
Must have CSTR or CAISS
Must have experience with one or more trauma data collection systems (e.g. TQIP, DI COLLECTOR, TraumaOne, Trauma Base, TSE, etc.)
Commitment and reliability; be able to dedicate consistent time to HIA
Superb communication and responsiveness
Computer literacy
Must be comfortable with, but not limited to: Excel, web-browsers, email, electronic health records (non-specific)
Must be familiar with various technologies such as, but not limited to: security (e.g., Citrix), data collection/abstraction, encoders, web-based applications
Prior 5+ years experience in position applying for
Motivation; remote work can be team-based, but requires the ability to work independently
Strong interpersonal skills and tactfulness to be able to effectively communicate with team members and client contacts
May require Covid Vaccination
May require Background and Drug Screening

Nice To Haves

RHIA, RHIT, RN, LPN Preferred
Experience abstracting trauma data for pediatric and/or ABA burn patients is desired

Responsibilities

Abstracts physiological and anatomical data on trauma patients for inclusion into a trauma data collection system
Performs identification, prioritization and injury coding of trauma patients for inclusion into a trauma data collection system
Performs duties to support the abstraction of quality trauma data for use locally, statewide and nationally
Maintains confidentiality and security of patient data at all times
Abstracts data from the medical record according to the requirements of the hospital, state and national trauma registry data definitions including demographic characteristics, prehospital information, initial hospital treatment, operating room usage, outcome and final disposition.
Participates in periodic quality reviews
Interacts in a positive manner with client(s)
Remotely accesses electronic health records and trauma data collection systems
Self-maintenance of skillset
Maintaining credentials
Staying current with abstraction/coding rules, manuals, and guidelines