What are the responsibilities and job description for the ED-Trauma Data Validation Specialist position at St. Luke's Duluth, MN?
Summary
- JOB SUMMARY
- The ED/Trauma Data Validation Specialist audits and makes appropriate changes on all aspects of the census registration and order entry functions for all accounts originating from the Emergency Department. Thereby providing accurate documentation to enhance patient, family and payer satisfaction and to allow ASL and ALV Hospital to receive appropriate reimbursement for services provided.
- MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
- Experience: Six (6) months health care experience, including medical terminology and basic data analysis experience.
- Licensure/Certification/Registration:N/A
- PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Education: N/A
- Experience: Acute care environment experience. Experience with basic ICD-10 and CPT coding and reporting capabilities.
- Licensure/Certification/Registration: Current license in Minnesota to practice as a Registered Nurse with experience in Emergency Medical Care, Emergency Medical Technician, Paramedic, Medical Assistant, LPN, Nursing Assistant or HUC.
- KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Knowledge of principles of information systems; of medical and hospital terminology; anatomy and physiology; pathophysiology; statistical calculations; information display; ICD-10 and AIS coding. Demonstrates skill in data entry and office management programs; Word, Excel, Power Point. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions, work independently, demonstrate good judgment in determining work priorities, understand and comply with policies and procedures related to confidentiality. Ability to use good judgment and problem solving techniques. Above average investigation skills. Ability to see, hear, speak English and sit for long periods. Ability to concentrate for an entire workday performing the same task with a high level of accuracy and demonstrates attention to detail with high levels of accuracy. Ability to maintain confidentiality; to establish and maintain good working relationships with others.
- READING - Intermediate: Ability to read and interpret documents such as operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
- WRITING - Intermediate: Ability to write routine reports, correspondence, or procedures.
- SPEAKING - Intermediate: Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one, small group situations or before groups of customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
- MATHEMATICAL SKILLS - Basic Skills: Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.
- REASONING ABILITY - Intermediate Skills: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
- PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND ENVIRONMENT
- PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Ability to lift up to twenty-five (25) pounds.
- Stand - Occasionally Under 1/3 (1-2.5 hours)
- Walk - Frequently - 1/3-2/3 (2.5-5.5 hours)
- Sit - Frequently – 1/3-2/3 (2.5-5.5 hours)
- Use hands to finger, handle, or feel - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 – 8 hours)
- Reach with hands and arms - Occasionally Under 1/3 (1-2.5 hours)
- Stoop, Squat, Kneel, or Crouch - Frequently – 1/3-2/3 (2.5-5.5 hours)
- Bending-repetitive forward -Frequently – 1/3-2/3 (2.5-5.5 hours)
- Talk or hear - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 – 8 hours)
- LIFTING REQUIREMENTS
- Up to 10 pounds - Frequently 1/3 to 2/3 (2.5 – 5.5 hours)
- Up to 25 pounds - Occasionally Under 1/3 (1-2.5 hours)
- WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Typical Noise Level - Moderate noise (examples: business office with computers and printers, light traffic)
