TRAUMA REGISTRAR

Premier Health • Dayton, OH

14h

About The Position

Identifies, abstracts, data enters and codes trauma patient records using TraumaBase. The registrar has contact with various departments throughout the hospital. The registrar will demonstrate knowledge and ability in trauma registry methodology, case abstraction, data entry, coding and simple ad hoc reporting.

Requirements

• High School completion / GED
• Health information management systems (HIMS
• Medical terminology and Basic anatomy
• 1 - 3 years of job-related experience
• Data abstraction and ability to use computer programs
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; especially Excel, computerized databases, Electronic Medical records
• Demonstrates ability to collate and assess raw data, ability to analyze data.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, maintains confidentiality; HIPAA compliance, strong attention to detail
• American Trauma Society Registrar Course or State equivalent within 1 year of hire required by the American College of Surgeons
• Association of advancement of automotive medicine injury scaling course within 1 year of hire required by the American College of Surgeons
• Achieve 8 hours of registry specific continuing education required by the American College of Surgeons
• Successfully achieve Certified Specialist in Trauma Registry within 2 years of hire and with no more than 2 attempts

Nice To Haves

• Previous registry experience or Health Unit Coordinator or HIMS.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED