Trauma Registrar

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Responsible for the collection, entry, maintenance, and reporting of data for the Trauma Center as required by appropriate regulatory agencies. Utilizes analytical, cognitive, and leadership skills, the registrar shall utilize the collected trauma data for injury research, epidemiology, prevention initiatives and performance improvement.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. High School Diploma or equivalent.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Obtain Certified Trauma Registrar Certification.
2. Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT).
EXPERIENCE:
1. One (1) year Trauma Registry or Health Information Management experience.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Identifies trauma patients that meet inclusion criteria for the trauma registry from daily logs of the emergency department, operating room, and hospital admissions.
2. Abstracts from the trauma patient medical record accurate information for the Trauma Registry in a timely manner.
3. Reviews, analyzes, and interprets data from all available patient information systems.
4. Reconciles missing or conflicting data and coordinates with outside agencies to obtain medical records when appropriate.
5. Collects, enters, and submits data to the state as required.
6. Generates a monthly dashboard, monthly routine reports, annual reports, and responds to special requests for statistical information.
7. Participates as an integral member of the Trauma Committee.
8. Attends and participates in the regional and state trauma meetings and completes registry specific training as available.
9. Participates in professional development to assure skills and knowledge of trauma data information.
10. Assumes primary responsibility for accurate and concurrent trauma registry data. Reviews and validates trauma registry data regularly.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Ability to sit for extended periods of time.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Standard office environment.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Demonstrates knowledge of medical record content, medical terminology, coding and anatomy and physiology.
2. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Additional Job Description:

Employee will be required to obtain certification The Abbreviated Injury Scale within 90 days of employment.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Exempt/Non-Exempt:

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company:

THOM Thomas Hospitals

Cost Center:

51 THOM Nursing Emergency Services

Address:

4605 Maccorkle Ave SW

South Charleston

West Virginia

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