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LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.

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Summary
Manages and maintains database management abstraction of clinical data from multiple sources and as required by the Pennsylvania Trauma Systems Foundation (PTSF) and the Lehigh Valley Hospital Trauma Division.

Job DutiesAbstracts and submits all required data elements into Collector system as required by PTSF. Communicates information to Trauma Team regarding trauma audit filters or identified care issues. Identifies all trauma patients admitted to LVH and encountered by trauma service and flags these patients in EPIC system. Compiles data following NTDS and NTRACS data requirement guidelines. Completes abstracts of all data from admission to discharge on assigned charts. Collects patient records (pre and post-discharge) for review, analysis, and entry of diagnosis into the trauma registry database.
Minimum QualificationsHigh School Diploma/GED 1 year Health care-related field. or 1 year Abstracting clinical information into database. or 1 year Billing or Coding certificate or degree, in progress or complete Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, and pathophysiology. Proficient in Windows computers and data entry. Proficient in EPIC
Preferred QualificationsKnowledge of Pennsylvania Trauma Systems Foundation (PTSF). Experience with ICD-10 Coding Experience in abstracting, billing and/or coding
Physical Demands
Lift and carry 25 lbs. frequent sitting/standing, frequent keyboard use, *patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

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Work Shift:

Day Shift

Address:

1240 S Cedar Crest Blvd

Primary Location:

Allentown - 1240 S Cedar Crest

Position Type:

Onsite

Union:

Not Applicable

Work Schedule:

M-F 7-330

Department:

1004-09332 Trauma Reg Res Center - CC