Trauma Registrar

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation • High Point, NC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Trauma Registrar is responsible for the identification of all Trauma, Burn and Emergency General Surgery (EGS) patients. Abstracts information from the medical record necessary for the respective registry requirements and codes the diagnoses and procedures in CPT/ICD 9-10 codes. Develops and maintains all statistical databases, generates registry report and maintains Trauma/Burn/EGS registry summaries.

Requirements

• High school diploma required
• Medical Terminology course and Anatomy/Physiology Course with two years of ICD-9/10 coding experience preferred
• Excellent customer services skills
• Knowledge of computers
• Knowledge of databases
• Ability to abstract clinical data from EMR, other sources
• Ability to work effectively as a team

Nice To Haves

• Certification in Trauma Registry preferred

Responsibilities

• Maintains a comprehensive listing of admitted trauma/burn/EGS patients through careful review of Emergency Department admission logs, Trauma Patient Report, and patient census. Ensures confidentiality of registry data.
• Ensures accuracy of Trauma/Burn/EGS Registry data. Participates in all inter-rater reliability and data validation activities.
• Maintains documentation of all registry activity.
• Provides data and reports to support trauma/burn/EGS research, education and associated activities.
• Maintains current knowledge of registry requirements through collaboration with peers and attendance at all required continuing education.
• Assists in other aspects of the WFUBMC Trauma Services Department as deemed appropriate by the Trauma Program Manager.
• Promotes a cooperative work environment by utilizing appropriate communication skills, interpersonal relationships and team building.
• Maintains personal responsibility for keeping informed about changes in policy/procedures.
• Participates in departmental educational offerings and staff meetings.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs
• medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED