Stroke Program Data Registrar - Days

Essential Job Statements

• The Stroke Registrar identifies ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke patients based on final billing ICD code and consistent with the ICD-10 codes prescribed by TJC.

• Performs on-going data entry into the Stroke Patient Data Registry, adhering to the data management protocols set forth to ensure accurate and timely reporting of data to the organization and regulatory agencies.

• Reports complications and quality issues to the Supervisor.

• Assists with performance improvement activities.

Patient Population

Not applicable to this position.

Employment Qualifications

Required Education:

High School Diploma or GED

Combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Preferred Education:

Associate's Degree in any field that includes two semesters of medical terminology and Anatomy/Physiology

Licensure/Certification Required:

Licensure/Certification Preferred:

Healthcare certification (EMT, RN, certified professional coder/specialist, registered health Information Technician (RHIT), Medical Scribe Certification, medical assistant or equivalent)

Minimum Qualifications

Years and Type of Required Experience

Proficiency with MS Office software including email, MS-Word, and MS-Excel

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

1 or more years of experience with medical terminology and acronyms related to diagnosis, procedures, complications and comorbid conditions.

Cultural Responsiveness

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

1 or more years of experience in medical data abstracting/coding. Abstracting experience using current requirements by state and national regulatory bodies.

Experience with accurate and timely data entry and verification to maintain high standards of data quality control.

Working Conditions

General office environment.

Physical Requirements

Physical Demands: Lifting/ Carrying (0-50 lbs.)

Work Position: Sitting

Additional Physical Requirements/ Hazards

Physical Requirements: Repetitive arm/hand movements

Hazards:

Mental/Sensory -Emotional

Mental / Sensory: Strong Recall, Reasoning, Problem Solving, Hearing, Speak Clearly, Write Legibly, Reading, Logical Thinking

Emotional: Fast-paced environment, Steady Pace, Able to Adapt to Frequent Change

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