What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Registry Analyst position at Regional One Health?
Job Summary: The Registry Analyst is responsible for collecting, analyzing and reporting clinical data for all records meeting inclusion criteria within the trauma clinical area. Records are abstracted accurately using all ICD10 and AIS codes in the trauma registry. Records should be organized, aggregated and reported to end users and/or third party registry as required. The registry analyst should support the Level 1 Trauma Center by the State of Tennessee, Mississippi and Arkansas, National Trauma Data Bank (NTDB) and Trauma Quality Improvement Program (TQIP). Model appropriate behavior as exemplified in Regional One Health’s vision statement.
Education/Training & Experience:
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Education/Formal Training |
Work Experience |
Credential/Licensure |
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REQUIRED |
BSN in a clinical healthcare discipline i.e. nursing, paramedic or closely related healthcare field, AIS certification |
Minimum of 3 years’ experience in trauma data base coding i.e. DI’s V5 and Collector registries, AIS |
Certified Specialist Trauma Registry (CSTR) or Certification obtained within (1) year in position, TOPICS. |
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PREFERRED |
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DI Report Writer, Soarian, Cerner, SIS |
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SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED |
A combination of education and directly related clinical work experience |
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Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Proven knowledge of trauma registry/database and application
- Knowledge of medical terminology, injuries and injury coding, medical history coding, laboratory values and medical complications
- Basic knowledge and understanding of principles of quality improvement, patient safety, database data entry or management and statistical principles
- Applied knowledge and experience using tools/methods to perform clinical data abstraction, quality improvement, clinical outcomes research and analysis
- Ability to set priorities, coordinate multiple tasks, organize tasks and maintain control of workflow
- Ability to work effectively and productively without close supervision and to exercise independent judgment in decision making using AIDET
- Excellent communication skills, written and oral, to all levels within the organization
- Ability to comprehend moderately complex written materials (manuals, medicolegal documents, etc.)
- Must be proficient in the use of electronic medical records, clinical software applications and knowledge in Microsoft Office program or programs (Word, Excel, etc.) as required for the specific function
- Ability to analyze and interpret data to assist in decision-making
Key Job Responsibilities:
- Review medical records/charts to accurately abstract and record registry data ensuring compliance with joint commission, state, accrediting and other agency requirements and registry guidelines
- Protect and maintain confidentiality of patient data maintained within the registry. Release registry information only to authorized persons, in accordance with HIPAA/ compliance policies and procedures
- Abstract a minimal of 4 charts daily with 98% accuracy through monthly peer chart validation
- Actively participate in the chart validation process monthly and as needed
- Collects clinical data for inclusion within the Elvis Presley Trauma Center database registry in support of organizational quality and safety initiatives
- Collaborate with the Outreach Coordinator to identify top MOI for injury prevention education
- Analyze, aggregate and report adult trauma clinical data for communicating performance metrics according to the trauma PIPS plan
- Confer and work collaboratively with medical/hospital staff, HIM department, EMS services, referring facilities and other external data sources in compliance with iRESPECT standards and promoting patient/customer satisfaction to implement registry activities.
- Provide data for research and administrative support for department operations, PI initiatives special projects and studies
- Maintain required CEUs for certifications annually
Supervision Provided by this Job:
- There are no supervisory or lead responsibilities assigned to this position.
Physical Demands:
- Physical activities of this position may include climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping and repetitive motion
- Must have good balance and coordination
- Physical requirements of this position are: light work, exerting up to 25 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs. of force frequently
- Close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; or extensive reading
- Job functions are typically performed under conditions such as those found in general office or administrative work
