Data Coordinator, Trauma

Job Description Summary

The Trauma/Rehabilitation/Burn Data Coordinator is responsible for ensuring data integrity, security, reliability, and performance of the Trauma Information System/Registry database within the Trauma, Burn, and Rehabilitation Program. The position provides coordination for the database, recommends, plans and implements modifications, and enhancements as indicated.

Essential Functions

• Provides injury coding using ICD-10, AIS and other required coding
• Meets data reporting requirements as required by regulatory entities.
• Responsible for the integrity of the information abstracted and input into the trauma registry through analysis, updates of data dictionary and registry upgrades
• Provides data requests using applicable policies and procedures.
• Provides technical support, problem solving and system administration for the Trauma/Burn/Rehabilitation databases. System administration includes the process related to the daily data entry, maintenance of files, software installation, provision of routine and custom reports, back up files, performance monitoring and tuning, security, analysis of current and future system needs.
• Analyzes health information data to prepare graphs, slides, and other materials for presentations at trauma meetings on the local, state, and national level.
• Prepares reports, attends presentations and meetings for various hospital, regional, and state trauma meetings.

Education Requirement

HIM, EMS or health care experience preferred. Understanding of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology.

Licensure Requirement

• (not specified)
• Certifications: CAISS or CSTR within 2 years of employment
• Skills: Microsoft Office Suit, basic data analysis, typing.

Experience

Previous experience in database management preferred, health care background or health information management

Physical Requirements

Occasionally

Climb stairs/ladder, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 41-60 lbs, Squat/kneel

Frequently

Bend/twist, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Loud Noises, Reaching above shoulder, Standing, Walking

Continuously

Audible speech, Color vision, Computer skills, Decision Making, Depth perception, Flexing/extending of neck, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Machinery, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, Repetitive hand/arm use, Seeing – Far/near, Sitting

Additional Physical Requirements performed but not listed above

High stressful environment

"The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet"