UHS-posted about 8 hours ago
Full-time • Entry Level
Remote • Washington, DC
1,001-5,000 employees

The George Washington University Hospital is a 395-bed tertiary care, academic medical center located in downtown Washington, DC. Featuring a Level I Trauma Center and a Level III NICU, GW Hospital offers clinical expertise in a variety of areas, including cardiac, cancer, neurosciences, women’s health, and advanced surgery, including robotic and minimally invasive surgery. The mission of GW Hospital is to provide the highest quality health care, advanced medical technology, and world-class service to its patients in an academic medical center dedicated to education and research. For more information, visit gwhospital.com. Physicians are independent practitioners who are not employees or agents of The George Washington University Hospital. The hospital shall not be liable for actions or treatments provided by physicians. Job Summary: The Trauma Registrar is responsible for reviewing and analyzing data from electronic medical records for entry into the trauma registry. Preferred candidates will have experience with the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10) and the Abbreviated Injury Scale (AIS) coding, as well as medical terminology.

  • Understand and apply the American College of Surgeons inclusion criteria to review reports and charts for qualifying patients.
  • Ensure all registry functions comply with the guidelines set by the American College of Surgeons, the National Trauma Data Bank (NTDB), and the Trauma Quality Improvement Program (TQIP).
  • Participate in inter-rater validation of abstracted patient records.
  • Meet established guidelines for trauma registry record completion.
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Minimum 2 years of related experience.
  • Medical billing/coding knowledge required.
  • Ability to speak and write English fluently.
  • Detail-oriented with strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
  • Knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy.
  • Demonstrated ability in chart review, performance improvement, data abstraction, and database management.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office.
  • Previous experience in trauma registry preferred.
  • Certified Specialist in Trauma Registry or American Trauma Society Trauma Registrar course preferred.
  • Challenging and rewarding work environment
  • Growth and Development Opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
  • Competitive Compensation
  • Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan
  • 401 (k) plan with company match
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