About The Position

Position Summary: The Trauma Registry retrieves, abstracts, and enters clinical and demographic information into the trauma registry database in accordance with current American College of Surgeons and State of MT coding guidelines. The incumbent is responsible for reporting quality and system issues to the Trauma Coordinator that affect the integrity of the Trauma program.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or Equivalent
  • Trauma Registry Course completion within 1 year of hire
  • 2 years’ clinical experience in healthcare (Emergency Department or acute care preferred)
  • Demonstrates sound judgement, patience, and maintains a professional demeanor at all times
  • Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
  • Exercises tact, discretion, sensitivity and maintains confidentiality
  • Computer applications, MS Office, EMR, internet applications and standard office equipment
  • Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work while meeting multiple deadlines
  • Self-directed, completes assignments accurately, thoroughly and with minimal oversight
  • Advanced math skills; ability to collect, analyze, interpret and/or present complex data.
  • Detail oriented, organizational skills and the ability to prioritize
  • Strong emotional intelligence, interpersonal and teamwork skills
  • This role requires regular and sustained attendance.
  • The position may necessitate working beyond a standard 40-hour workweek, including weekends and after-hours shifts.
  • On-call work may be required to respond promptly to organizational, patient, or employee needs.

Nice To Haves

  • College or vocational training in healthcare
  • Montana Licensure (Emergency Medical Technician)
  • Prior work experience in medical coding or trauma registrar
  • Experience with healthcare quality system

Responsibilities

  • Organize and maintain data systems, which conforms to the standard of the trauma registry operation
  • Process patient data as established by the American College of Surgeons and the State of MT
  • Analyze patient data to determine opportunities for improvement
  • Run reports off of Report Writer to assist trauma coordinator to identify trends and statistics
  • Chart analysis and completion for submission of data to the National Trauma Data Bank and state of MT central registry
  • Monthly attendance at Trauma Committee and take notes
  • Assist in community prevention and education activities such as Stop the Bleed and Driver’s Educations programs
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