Trauma Registrar - Lead

Legacy Health • Portland, OR

2d • $32 - $45

About The Position

Caring for trauma patients takes a team of experts from various fields to deliver the information and insights that make a powerful difference. When it comes to trauma data management, it’s about professionals who can review abstract and validate data for the Trauma Registry, submit data to state and regulatory agencies and work as a liaison between performance improvement functions and the registry. If you possess these skills, and you want to be part of a healthcare community committed to making life better for others, we invite you to consider this opportunity.
The Lead Trauma Registrar plays a pivotal role in the management and coordination of the trauma registry. This position is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely data collection, entry, and analysis of trauma patient information, in accordance with clinical, regulatory, and research guidelines. The lead registrar will work closely with trauma care teams, quality improvement committees, and external agencies to monitor effectiveness of trauma services and contribute to performance improvement initiatives.
The Lead Trauma Registrar will supervise and train a team of trauma registrars, ensuring adherence to best practices, data accuracy, and compliance with state and national trauma registry standards.
The role requires a high level of attention to detail, critical thinking, and a deep understanding of trauma care protocols and health data management.
The Lead Trauma Registrar collects, abstracts and enters clinical data for all trauma patients meeting registry entry criteria.
Data is entered into the pre-defined database to ensure the hospital remains compliant with all standards as they relate to Joint Commission, American College of Surgeons (ACS), National Trauma Database (NTDB) and the Oregon Health Authority (OHA).
The position will act as a resource for the trauma registry team as well as the trauma program and committees.
The position will monitor the team for compliance with established assignments and goals.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in a healthcare related field or successful completion of American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) approved program or equivalent.
• Trauma Registrar experience required. Minimum of 2 years of combined ICD-10 CM/PCS coding and Abbreviated Injury Scale (AIS) coding.
• Proficient in computer processing and data management.
• Accurately perform ICD-10 and AIS coding.
• Read and understand anatomy and medical terminology.
• Function independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to lead, mentor, and provide direction to team
• Effectively communicate with a diverse group of interdisciplinary individuals.
• Uphold HIPAA compliance.
• Demonstrate the ability to prioritize requests and assignments.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• CAISS Certified Abbreviated Injury Scale Specialist required within 1 year from hire.
• Completion of a Trauma Registry course, AIS 15 coding course, and an ICD 10 coding course within 1 year of hire.

Nice To Haves

• CCS, RHIT, RHIA or other equivalent certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring accurate and timely data collection, entry, and analysis of trauma patient information, in accordance with clinical, regulatory, and research guidelines.
• Work closely with trauma care teams, quality improvement committees, and external agencies to monitor effectiveness of trauma services and contribute to performance improvement initiatives.
• Supervise and train a team of trauma registrars, ensuring adherence to best practices, data accuracy, and compliance with state and national trauma registry standards.
• Collects, abstracts and enters clinical data for all trauma patients meeting registry entry criteria.
• Data is entered into the pre-defined database to ensure the hospital remains compliant with all standards as they relate to Joint Commission, American College of Surgeons (ACS), National Trauma Database (NTDB) and the Oregon Health Authority (OHA).
• Act as a resource for the trauma registry team as well as the trauma program and committees.
• Monitor the team for compliance with established assignments and goals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees