Job Description

University of Iowa Health Care is seeking a Health Records Associate to perform complex technical and related duties for the Department of Surgery Trauma and Burn registries, including entering, analyzing, reviewing, abstracting, and coding medical information obtained from a variety of EMS and outside hospital records as well as hospital data sources such as documents, reports, lab and radiology profiles, on-line records and other summaries initiated for University of Iowa Health Care. Information abstracted is used for performance improvement, benchmarking, research, and is required for verification as a Level I Adult & Pediatric Trauma Center as well as a verified Burn Center. The data is also reported to the Iowa Department of Public Health as required by the Iowa Trauma State Statute.

Key Areas of Responsibilities:

Data Collection/Subject Recruitment

Screen cases to determine eligibility/reportability in research study. May schedule eligible research subjects per the research protocol. Coordinate, collect and integrate information. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with referring entities and other research sites

Abstract, Code and Analyze Data

Perform basic abstracting and coding of data and determine data reportability. Plan, organize and perform data collection and retention.

Data Integrity

Review non-medical information contained in abstracts/documents to determine accuracy. Participate in quality control efforts.

Data Reporting

Interpret data and assist in the analysis of the data and writing of reports. Assist with the design and development of related forms, manuals and reports.

Communication and Outreach

Maintain professional liaisons with hospitals, laboratories, physicians, staff and public. Provide routine information to external agencies.

Leadership/Supervision

May train new staff in data collection procedures and quality control.
Department of Surgery: The University of Iowa Health Care Department of Surgery is committed to saving lives and improving our patient's quality of life through excellent surgical techniques and extraordinary patient care. Our surgeons and medical professionals address a wide variety of complex medical issues, from matching donors with recipients in the Organ Transplant Center to providing continuous care for both adult and pediatric trauma victims in the state's only designated Level I Trauma Center and certified regional Burn Treatment Center.



Percent of Time: 100%



Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.



Location: UI Health Care Medical Center University Campus



Pay Grade: 2A Professional and Scientific Pay Structures | University Human Resources - The University of Iowa



Benefits Highlights:

Regular salaried position located in Iowa City, Iowa. Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life, and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans. For more information on benefits, please visit UI Health Care Benefits. For more information about Why Iowa? click here.

Education Requirement:

A bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Qualifications:

Certification as a Registered Health Information Administrator (RHA), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), or RN is required

Desirable Qualifications:

Knowledge of University of Iowa policies, procedures and regulations Experience working with Trauma or Burn registries or other health care registries Certified Specialist in Trauma Registries (CSTR) Experience managing complex information requiring attention to detail Demonstrated ability to work independently, needing minimal guidance Knowledge of medical record coding practices, procedures and reference sources Ability to interpret guidelines, criteria and definitions Knowledge of human anatomy Knowledge of medical terminology Excellent organizational skills Excellent written verbal communication and interpersonal skills Proficient in Microsoft Office

Application Process:

In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload a resume and cover letter and mark them as a "Relevant File" to the submission. Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.

This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.

For additional questions, please contact kiley-skay@uiowa.edu