Trauma Registrar

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SummaryManages and maintains database management abstraction of clinical data from multiple sources and as required by the Pennsylvania Trauma Systems Foundation (PTSF) and the Lehigh Valley Hospital Trauma Division. Job DutiesAbstracts and submits all required data elements into Collector system as required by PTSF. Communicates information to Trauma Team regarding trauma audit filters or identified care issues. Identifies all trauma patients admitted to LVH and encountered by trauma service and flags these patients in EPIC system. Compiles data following NTDS and NTRACS data requirement guidelines. Completes abstracts of all data from admission to discharge on assigned charts. Collects patient records (pre and post-discharge) for review, analysis, and entry of diagnosis into the trauma registry database.

Minimum QualificationsHigh School Diploma/GED 1 year Health care-related field. or 1 year Abstracting clinical information into database. or 1 year Billing or Coding certificate or degree, in progress or complete Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, and pathophysiology. Proficient in Windows computers and data entry. Proficient in EPIC Preferred QualificationsKnowledge of Pennsylvania Trauma Systems Foundation (PTSF). Experience with ICD-10 Coding Experience in abstracting, billing and/or coding Physical DemandsLift and carry 25 lbs. frequent sitting/standing, frequent keyboard use,

• patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

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