Trauma Registrar

Medical University of South Carolina

25d • Remote

About The Position

The Trauma Registrar reports to the Trauma Registry Manager. Under general supervision, the Trauma Registrar is responsible for electronically administrating the Trauma Registry Data System in accordance with the requirements of the American College of Surgeons and South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC). This position is also responsible for collecting, compiling, reporting, maintaining and entering accurate and complete data relative to current ICD-CM and AIS coding for the trauma registry. This is a remote position. Entity Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Basic knowledge of coding systems (ICD-10, CPT, etc.)
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Good communication skills and willingness to learn
• Expert use of Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Visio
• Ability to perform job functions while standing. (Frequent)
• Ability to perform job functions while sitting. (Frequent)
• Ability to perform job functions while walking. (Frequent)
• Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent)
• Ability to work indoors. (Continuous)
• Ability to work from elevated areas. (Frequent)
• Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Infrequent)
• Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent)
• Ability to bend at the waist. (Frequent)
• Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent)
• Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent)
• Ability to reach in all directions. (Frequent)
• Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous)
• Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous)
• Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Continuous)
• Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs. unassisted. (Infrequent)
• Ability to lift/lower objects 15 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted. (Infrequent)
• Ability to lift from 36 inches to overhead 15 lbs. (Infrequent)
• Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous)
• Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance. (Continuous)
• Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous)
• Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous)
• Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous)
• Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous)
• Ability to work in a latex safe environment. (Continuous)
• Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Frequent)
• Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Frequent)
• Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required. (Continuous)

Nice To Haves

• Certification in coding (e.g., CPC, CCS) preferred.
• RHIT, CCS, CCA, CPC, CPC-A, or other coding credential preferred.

Responsibilities

• Electronically administrating the Trauma Registry Data System in accordance with the requirements of the American College of Surgeons and South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC).
• Collecting, compiling, reporting, maintaining and entering accurate and complete data relative to current ICD-CM and AIS coding for the trauma registry.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees