Trauma Program Registrar

Mount Nittany Health • State College, PA

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About The Position

The Trauma Program Registrar is responsible and accountable for the direction, coordination, and maintenance of the trauma registry and its data submission to the Pennsylvania Trauma Systems Foundation (PTSF).

Requirements

• Graduate of a Health Information Management Technology Program
• Will consider candidates with a degree in a healthcare related field
• 1 year full time experience for candidates who graduated from a Health Information Management Technology Program or degree in a healthcare related field
• Knowledge of the clinical content of a medical record, including medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, pharmacology and disease processes
• Thorough and accurate data management skills
• Proficiency in data base management
• Ability to effectively manage multiple demands and priorities
• Certified Specialist in Trauma Registries (CSTR) certification will be given first preference

Nice To Haves

• Certified Specialist in Trauma Registries (CSTR) certification
• Previous trauma program abstraction experience

Responsibilities

• Regular and active interface with the Trauma Program Coordinator, Trauma Program Medical Director, and the external agencies associated with the trauma program
• Active participation in the Trauma Steering Committee and other related trauma program committees
• Maintains strict data collection compliance training with system methodology in relation to the data management platform and trauma program, including ICD- 10 and CPT II coding
• Development and on- going maintenance of an Interrater Reliability process
• Supports the Performance Improvement & Patient Safety (PIPS) Program through the coordination, analysis and dissemination of performance data related to the Trauma Program
• Active participation in survey readiness and site survey activities
• Maintains a strong working knowledge of clinical abstraction methodology, medical terminology and the clinical content of medical records including basic understanding of anatomy, physiology, and pharmacology
• Performs additional assignments as delegated by supervisory personnel within the scope of responsibility

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees