Allegheny Health Network Careers

Date Posted: 1/11/17

Position Number: 54744

Location: Allegheny General Hospital

Allegheny Health Network is an integrated delivery network focused on preserving health care choice and providing affordable, high-quality care to the people in our communities.  With more than 14,000 employees including 7,400 health care professionals, nearly 200 primary care and specialty care practices, Allegheny Health Network includes seven hospitals in Pennsylvania with nearly 2,400 licensed beds.

Allegheny Health Network’s clinical expertise ranges from primary care to the most complex surgical procedures.  Services include cancer diagnosis and treatment, cardiovascular care, neurological and neurosurgical services, organ transplantation, orthopedic and rehabilitation services, and women’s health.

Department: Trauma Center Admin

Status: Full-Time

Union/ Non-union: Union

Job Summary:

Provides statistical reporting of clinical trends, assists in research projects and performance improvement initiatives, completes and assesses data collection protocols and conducts chart abstraction for the trauma program.

Job Responsibilities:

• Completes and assesses concurrent and retrospective data abstraction/submission while ensuring compliance to Pennsylvania Trauma Systems Foundation and all regulatory agency requirements.
• Completes and assesses case finding protocols to determine inclusion eligibility for trauma and stroke programs.
• Interfaces with the medical record department staff to request, acquire, and return closed medical records on a daily basis.
• Provides and develops orientation and training for staff.
• Monitors and provides feedback to trauma registrars regarding regulatory compliance.
• Provides statistical reporting to the trauma program and collaborates with researchers upon request.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Qualifications:

• Associate's degree required; BA/BS degree preferred.
• 4 years trauma registry experience required.
• Experience with coding and medical terminology required.
• Experience with pre-hospital, emergency, stroke, and/or trauma systems required.
• ART, RHIA, RHIT or eligibility for certification preferred.
• AIS coding preferred.
• Requires good written and verbal skills, critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a dynamic and challenging environment and take appropriate actions.
• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures.