Trauma Registrar I (Must Live in Colorado)
About The Position
This position, under minimal supervision, ensures all aspects of care for the trauma patient are entered into the trauma registry. This position is responsible for abstracting data from the electronic health record in accordance with the National Trauma Data Bank (NTDB) and state of Colorado standards. Performs a variety of functions to support the collection and coordination of Trauma Performance Improvement statistics with emphasis on data entry into a comprehensive computerized management system. Collects trauma data for injury research and prevention as well as quality improvement tracking and assures accuracy and confidentiality in the handling of all Trauma registry related matters and is concerned with and active in the improvement of trauma Registry Program within the facility. Works collaboratively with the Trauma Nurse Coordinators and Performance Improvement Nurse.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED required
- 1 year coding experience OR previous working with trauma registry databases and handling medical information in a health care setting required
- Possess good computer keyboarding skills.
- Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems.
- Knowledge of organizational structure, work flow, and operating procedures.
- Microsoft Office products.
- Ability to read and interpret clinical data from a medical record.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with ICD 10 Diagnosis and procedure coding preferred.
- Familiarity with Abbreviated Injury Scale/ Injury Severity Scores (AIS/ISS) preferred.
- Experience with computer databases preferred.
- Familiarity with coding for billing or data purposes using ICD -10, AIS, or CPT preferred
- Familiarity with Electric Medical Records such as EPIC, Cerner, Meditech, etc. preferred
Responsibilities
- Collect and enter data points into the trauma registry to support the trauma program reporting requirements.
- Abstracts the required average volume of charts on a monthly basis.
- Confidently navigates an electronic health record for required data
- Abstracts, analyzes, and codes details of medical record for trauma registry information
- Collect and enter data points into the trauma registry to support the trauma programs performance improvement activities.
- Collect and enter data points to support the research activities for trauma
- Maintain current knowledge of the Trauma Data dictionary, TQIP and NTDB updates
- Maintain current knowledge in data aggregation, policies and procedures
- Participates in departmental educational activities
Benefits
- Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, inclusive of vacation, personal/sick, and 7 Holidays
- 100% paid parental leave up to 6 weeks
- Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contribution up to 9.5%
- Generous medical, dental, vision plans in addition to employer paid disability and life insurance.
- Comprehensive well-being programs including on-site employee fitness center located on Denver Health main campus and nationally recognized RESTORE Center
- Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)
- Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more
- Tuition reimbursement & assistance
- Education, coaching, and professional development opportunities through the Workforce Development Center (WFDC) that support internal career growth and advancement pathways
- Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program
- National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
