Trauma Informatics Specialist

The Trauma Informatics Specialist is responsible for the accurate collection, analysis, abstraction, maintenance and reporting of data for the trauma department in accordance with national and state regulatory and accrediting bodies. Utilizing strong analytical, cognitive and leadership skills, the Trauma Informatics Specialist analyzes, validates and reports on collected data for research, epidemiology, prevention initiatives and performance improvement. This position works in a matrix or service line environment and requires knowledge of hospital protocols and systems as well as excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Identifies all patients meeting criteria for entry into the trauma registry database and maintains a daily tracking report in Excel.
• Abstract and analyze medical data through all phases of patient care from injury scene through hospital discharge.
• Accurately identifies and reports hospital events as defined by NTDS as well as other quality improvement issues.
• Ensures timely, accurate data validation and preparation for submission to the MN Trauma Registry, MN TBI/SCI Registry, and TQIP for participating registries.
• Compiles trauma data, reports and analyses necessary for triennial regulatory body site survey visits.

Required Qualifications

• A.A./A.S. in healthcare related field OR Certified Professional Coder (CPC)
• 2 years demonstrated experience in Trauma Registry
• Knowledge of ICD-10 coding and injury severity scoring
• Experience with data management, medical terminology, anatomy/physiology
• Completion of the American Trauma Society’s Trauma Registry Course or ability to successfully complete within 1 Year
• Completion of AIS15 course or ability to successfully complete within 1 Year

Preferred Qualifications

• B.S./B.A.  in HIMS or healthcare related field
• 2 years demonstrated experience in Trauma Registry at a TQIP participating center
• ICD-10 course within the past 5 years
• Experience with Epic or other EMR 
• RHIT
• CSTR
• CAISS

Fairview offers a generous benefit package including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link for additional information: https://www.fairview.org/careers/benefits/noncontract

An individual's pay rate within the posted range may be determined by various factors, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization prioritizes pay equity and considers internal team equity when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.

Salary : $27 - $39