Job Summary

Collects and maintains physiological and anatomical data on trauma patients admitted to the hospital.

Job Duties

• Abstracts data from the medical record according to the requirements of the Pennsylvania Trauma Systems Foundation including demographic characteristics, prehospital information, initial hospital treatment, operating room usage, outcome and final disposition.
• Maintains Trauma data using the Collector System.
• Prepares monthly report for Trauma Center Committee and attends committee meetings on an alternating basis.
• Maintains confidentiality and security of patient data stored in the trauma registry files.
• Performs quality reviews on an alternating basis.
• Assists with updating of procedures on yearly basis and develops new procedures as necessary.
• Interprets study requests and accesses information from the computerized trauma data base for physicians or others.
• Performs downloading of trauma information via the P.C. for electronic transfer of data to the Pennsylvania Trauma Systems Foundation.
• Prepares reports as requested for Trauma Program Coordinator, Trauma Director or Supervisor of Registries as requested.
• Enters reservations into Chart Reserve for required records and scans records out to appropriate locations.
• Performs training for new personnel in Trauma Registry.
• Assists Information Technology personnel and Tri-Analytic personnel with problem solving for Collector System.

Work is typically performed in an office environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job.

Position Details

Geisinger cares about not only its patients and members but also about you and your family. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package to ensure that you and your loved ones can maintain good health, achieve financial stability, and excel both personally and professionally. We believe in creating a diverse and inclusive environment where all employees can be their authentic selves. To learn more: https://jobs.geisinger.org/diversity 
 

Benefits of working at Geisinger:

• Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one 
• Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents  
• Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA)  
• Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage  
• 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions  
• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly  
• Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year  
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive  
• Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones  
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care. Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more.  
• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)- (Required)

Certification(s) and License(s)

Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) - American Health Information Management Association

Skills

Computer Literacy; Interpersonal Communication

About Geisinger

Founded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes ten hospital campuses, a 550,000-member health plan, two research centers and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. With nearly 24,000 employees and more than 1,700 employed physicians, Geisinger boosts its hometown economies in Pennsylvania by billions of dollars annually. Learn more at geisinger.org or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Our Vision & Values

Everything we do is about making better health easier for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.

KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.

EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.

LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.

INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.

SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family.

Our Benefits

We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and prescription coverage.