Trauma Registrar
Location
United States
Posted
66 days ago
Salary
0
Seniority
Junior
Job Description
Trauma Registrar
WVU Medicine
• Collect, enter, maintain, and report data for the Trauma Center as required by appropriate regulatory agencies • Utilize analytical, cognitive, and leadership skills for injury research, epidemiology, prevention initiatives and performance improvement • Identify trauma patients that meet inclusion criteria for the trauma registry • Abstract accurate information from the trauma patient medical record for the Trauma Registry in a timely manner • Review, analyze, and interpret data from available patient information systems • Reconcile missing or conflicting data and coordinate with outside agencies for medical records • Collect, enter, and submit data to the state as required • Generate monthly dashboards, routine reports, annual reports, and respond to special requests for statistical information • Participate as a member of the Trauma Committee • Attend and participate in regional and state trauma meetings • Participate in professional development to assure skills and knowledge of trauma data information • Review and validate trauma registry data regularly
Job Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Obtain Certified Trauma Registrar Certification Certification through the American Trauma Society
- Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) through the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
- One (1) year Trauma Registry or Health Information Management experience
- Knowledge of medical record content, medical terminology, coding and anatomy and physiology
Benefits
- Professional development
- Ability to participate in the regional and state trauma meetings and complete registry specific training as available
