Description
Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.
Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?
Hours: Mon - Fri - Day Shift/ 6 am - 4 pm - 4 x 10 hr days per week.
Summary:
- Position Summary: Responsible for complete and accurate review of all trauma patient records, collecting data for the PA Trauma Systems Foundation PTSF , trauma services medical record abstract, and decision support in managing the care of the trauma patient. Maintains and protects the integrity of the Trauma Registry database including S.M.S. and Collector interfaces, data management, data analysis, report writing, as well as statistical and graphic output of trauma data.
- Qualified individuals must have the ability with or without reasonable accommodation to perform the following duties:
- Performs concurrent in-house trauma record abstraction and interprets the clinical data in the record for accurate entry into the trauma database in a timely manner. Generates and analyzes concurrent data reports in response to Trauma Service requests or through self-directed processes. Maintains confidentiality and security of all patient data in the Trauma Registry.
- Accurately assigns applicable ICD-9-CM codes for all injury descriptors and procedures found in the trauma patient medical record. Determines optimal AIS score for injuries. Effective utilization of the ICD-9-CM coding books, Tricodeä software, Abbreviated Injury_Scale scoring book by the Association for the Advancement of Automotive Medicine, and encoder are essential. Conforms to PTSF requirements for Accredited Trauma Center participation in the state registry.
- Concurrently analyzes patient medical records according to established criteria to identify patients for inclusion in the Trauma Registry database. Accurately and efficiently identifies PTSF qualifiers and audit filters and assures timely submission of data via the electronic bulletin board system to the PA Trauma Systems Foundation. Maintains an accurate trauma patient log.
Responsibilities:
- Minimum Required Qualifications:
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Two 2 years experience as an Allied Health professional is essential.
- Working knowledge of ICD-9-CM and personal computer is essential.
- Typing skills and statistical abilities are essential.
- Registered Health Information Administrator RHIA , Registered Health Information Technologist RHIT or Registered Nurse RN or completion of certificate degree in Allied Health profession is preferred.
- Knowledge of quality care audit procedures is preferred.
Education or Equivalent Experience:
We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.
Live Your Life's Work
We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.
