Trauma Registrar

Prime Healthcare•Harlingen, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Trauma Registrar will collect (abstract), enter, code and validate data for the Trauma and Stroke Registries under the direction of the Trauma Program Coordinator. Assist with collection, formulation and tracking of emergency and trauma quality assurance, quality improvement indicators. May also be required to prepare and assist with other reports, distribution of information throughout the hospital, filing and secretarial responsibilities as designated and assist with outreach and prevention projects as related to the Trauma and Stroke Programs.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
One year of previous health care experience, including the use of medical records and coding.
Knowledge of Terminology and Anatomy and Physiology.
Proficient in the use of Microsoft word programs, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Knowledge of Medical terminology.
Must speak, read, and write English with the ability to compose correspondence displaying good command of the English language.

Nice To Haves

Some college or business school.
One or two years of clerical experience.
Bilingual

Responsibilities

Collect (abstract), enter, code and validate data for the Trauma and Stroke Registries.
Assist with collection, formulation and tracking of emergency and trauma quality assurance, quality improvement indicators.
Prepare and assist with other reports.
Distribute information throughout the hospital.
Perform filing and secretarial responsibilities as designated.
Assist with outreach and prevention projects as related to the Trauma and Stroke Programs.