Trauma Data System Specialist (TDSS) - St. Francis Downtown - PRN

*PRN, Part time

Trauma Data System Specialist (TDSS) - St. Francis Downtown - PRN

Summary of Primary Function

The Trauma Data System Specialist (TDSS) will be responsible for the Trauma Registry and meeting the requirements of the State of South Carolina and the American College of Surgeons. The TDSS, under the supervision of the Trauma Program Director, will provide data on trauma patients to meet the requirements for the Trauma Registry. The TDSS is responsible for abstracting information from patient records to assign external cause codes, Trauma Scores, Glasgow Coma Scale scores, ISS, AIS, and ICD-10 codes for all patients meeting trauma registry criteria. This includes the abstraction and entry of data from every trauma patient who was transferred to the hospital or admitted. Responsible for the quality of data for all variables collected in the Trauma Registry. The TDSS will interact harmoniously with key information systems personnel at all hospital, regional, and state facilities to obtain, abstract, and enter the required data. The Trauma Data System Specialist enters the patient data in the trauma registry utilizing the computer, maintains the quality assurance program, and generates trauma reports as requested. The Data System Specialist oversees the daily trauma census. The Data System Specialist identifies and collates information needed for requested reports, and designs and implements database systems, monitors effectiveness of computer systems, provides education and training on systems changes, and prepares statistically valid reports.

Essential Job Functions

• Ensures quality of trauma data for the national, state and regional trauma registries and trauma QI/Research and meets quarterly regional, state and national reporting deadlines and weekly trauma department reporting deadlines.
• Abstracts data from trauma patient medical records and ensures that all data is entered in Registry format and downloaded appropriately via data transfer to the region and national registries.
• Meets and monitors identified quotas for abstraction and data entry.
• Provides administrative assistance to Trauma Program Manager and other members of the Trauma Program as required.
• Performs data searches and prepares Registry reports as requested.
• Ensures information system integration and seamless system functioning that allows flow of data between software applications.
• Demonstrates behaviors consistent with Mission and Core Values (Human Dignity, Integrity, Compassion, Stewardship and Service) of Bon Secours Mercy Health.
• Adheres to the standards and policies of the Corporate Responsibility Program, including the duty to comply with applicable laws and regulations, and reporting to designated Manager (or employer hotline) any suspected unethical, fraudulent, or unlawful acts or practices.
• Embraces standards of behavior in order to provide and promote excellent customer service for both internal and external customers. Holds self and others accountable for behaviors that promote service excellence
• Adheres to all standards and policies regarding safety/patient safety initiatives.
• Performs and monitors data validation
• Is responsible for all other duties as assigned.

Employment Qualifications

• 2 Year/ Associates Degree, Health Information Management, Computer Science, or related field (required)
• 4 year/ Bachelors Degree, Health Information Management, Computer Science, or related field (preferred)

Licensure/Certification Required:

• Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) per AHIMA

Licensure/Certification Preferred:

• Certified Specialist in Trauma Registries (CSTR)

Minimum Years and Type of Experience:

• Two years computer experience in a health care setting required. 
• Demonstrated experience in data handling programs, MS Access, Word, Excel and Power Point.

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Excellent communication and organizational skills. Ambitious and able to work independently.

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• Knowledge in trauma registry methodology, case abstracting, data entry, ICD-10 coding, to type 60 wpm preferred and 1-2 years in medical records and information systems preferred.
• High level of analytical ability required as incumbents must collect, analyze and interpret data to solve problems requiring a professional level of knowledge in a specific discipline and/or design relatively complex clinical or administrative systems and programs.
• Detailed and goal oriented and able to meet deadlines.

As a Bon Secours associate, you're part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being—personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

What we offer

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Bon secours – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email [email protected]. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at [email protected]