Trauma Registry Analyst (Remote)

About the position The Trauma Registry Analyst plays a crucial role in the healthcare system by performing comprehensive reviews of clinical records and updating patient registry data in accordance with established criteria, standards, and reporting requirements. This position involves collecting, analyzing, and reporting registry information to relevant accrediting organizations and agencies, ensuring that all data is accurate and compliant with regulatory standards. The analyst is responsible for maintaining current knowledge of data collection requirements and ensuring that all submissions meet the necessary guidelines. In this role, the analyst will review medical records and charts to accurately abstract and record registry data, ensuring compliance with the Joint Commission, state regulations, and other accrediting bodies. The position requires a meticulous approach to data entry, as the analyst will enter data into designated database software, review reports for errors, and utilize chart tracking modules to manage records effectively. The analyst will also be responsible for reporting any deficiencies or coding errors to the Health Information Management (HIM) department to prevent delays in data processing and submission. The Trauma Registry Analyst will collect, review, abstract, and evaluate pertinent clinical data using appropriate classification systems to document diagnoses and treatment outcomes. This includes preparing reports and analyses of findings for hospital staff and external agencies, as well as participating in quality improvement activities and research programs. The analyst will attend various meetings, such as Morbidity and Mortality conferences and Trauma Multi-Disciplinary Committee Meetings, to present statistics and contribute to discussions on patient care evaluation. Additionally, the analyst must protect patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA regulations while collaborating with medical staff and external data sources to implement registry activities and resolve any inquiries or issues related to data collection and submission. Responsibilities • Review medical records/charts to accurately abstract and record registry data ensuring compliance with joint commission, state, accrediting, and other agency requirements and registry guidelines for inclusion criteria. , • Maintain current awareness of requirements for data collection and ensure compliance. , • Abstract, enter, and submit data to external entities as required. , • Enter data into database software designated for the activity. , • Review reports and correct any data entry errors, as identified. , • Utilize chart tracking module to sign in/out records from HIM department. , • Report all record deficiencies and coding errors to HIM to ensure no delays in processing and submission of data. , • Keep management informed of any issues/concerns which require intervention. , • Collect, review, abstract and evaluate pertinent clinical data utilizing appropriate classification systems to document the diagnosis and extent of illness/injuries/disease and treatment. , • Review and evaluate patient's medical records, applying review criteria to collect data, analyze and prepare reports and present for review. , • Perform data entry in accordance with established guidelines as evidenced by random audits, edits reports, or identified trends that directly compromise the integrity of the data. , • Analyze abstracted data for patient care evaluation studies, annual reports, quality improvement activities, research and education programs. , • Prepare related reports and analysis of findings and recommendations for review and use by hospital staff or outside agencies. , • Assist in follow-up as needed. , • Prepare charts for death audit PI/ peer review and evaluation. , • Attend Morbidity and Mortality conference and prepare selected charts for presentation and case review. , • Attend Trauma Multi-Disciplinary Committee Meetings and present monthly stats. , • Demonstrate the skills to complete data abstracting and reviews within departmental deadlines. , • Protect the confidentiality of patient data maintained within the registry. , • Release registry information only to authorized persons, in accordance with HIPAA/compliance policies and procedures. , • Confer with and work collaboratively with medical/hospital staff, HIM department, and external data sources in compliance with iRESPECT standards and promoting patient/customer satisfaction to implement registry activities; to obtain information; to answer inquiries and resolve problems regarding coding of records, collection of data and data submission. , • Provide data for research and administrative support for department operations, PI initiatives special projects and studies. , • Collect and record clinical data from various databases to identify trends and to measure, evaluate and improve the level of patient care. , • Compile reports and provide statistical analysis of data. , • Respond to data requests for medical/nursing various reports and statistical information from other hospital departments as well as appropriate outside agencies within established departmental policies, procedures and timeframes. , • Prepare and maintain required reports, records, logs and files for operational, administrative and compliance purposes. , • Utilize computer and information systems to enter format and retrieve data, generate statistics, computations, tables, charts and graphs. , • Maintain professional credentials and education necessary to keep abreast and maintain a current knowledge of clinical/theoretical principles, concepts and techniques, and current trends. Requirements • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in nursing, health information management, or related field (i.e., healthcare administration, operations management, etc.) , • Required RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure Upon Hire , • Minimum 2 years experience in healthcare, (clinical/medical/trauma) experience with a comprehensive knowledge of quality assessment. Nice-to-haves • RHIA - Registered Health Information Administrator Upon Hire Preferred , • RHIT - Registered Health Information Technician Upon Hire Preferred , • CPC - Certified Professional Coder Upon Hire Preferred , • CPC-H - Certified Professional Coder-Hospital Upon Hire Preferred , • CCS - Certified Coding Specialist Upon Hire Preferred , • CCRS - Certified Cancer Registry Specialist Upon Hire Preferred , • CSTR - Certified Specialist Trauma Registry Upon Hire Preferred Benefits • Diversity and inclusion commitment , • Equal opportunity employer including veterans and people with disabilities Apply Job!