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Dignity Health

Prehospital Data Coordinator

Dignity Health, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079

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Job Summary and Responsibilities Under the general supervision of the Prehospital Care Coordinator, and performing within the guidelines of the Los Angeles Base Hospital Agreement and the Los Angeles County Trauma Hospital Agreement, the Prehospital Data Coordinator is responsible for the following:

Abstracts data elements from the hospital patient record and records the data elements onto the required data forms.

Inputs the data into the LA Base computer for reporting to LA County within the required time frame.

While maintaining confidentiality this employee coordinates the interface between two unconnected computer systems, providing a resource to the ED/hospital and LA County Database, and supplying the statistics for peer review and quality improvement processes.

Job Requirements

One year ICD9 coding experience.

Basic computer skills, including spreadsheets.

High School Graduate or equivalent preferred.

Medical terminology knowledge.

Chart review and data abstraction experience.

Must be able to utilize computer systems and have excellent organizational skills.

This position is represented by SEIU.

Where You'll Work Founded in 1887, Dignity Health - California Hospital Medical Center is a 318‑bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in downtown Los Angeles. The hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II trauma center, the Los Angeles Center for Women’s Health, obstetrics and pediatric services, and comprehensive cardiac and surgical services. The hospital shares a legacy of humankindness with Dignity Health, one of the nation's five largest health‑care systems.

Pay Range $25.05 – $31.47 /hour

Location San Pedro, CA

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