Trauma Registrar - OMC, Jeff Hwy

Ochsner Clinic Foundation • New Orleans, LA

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About The Position

Manages trauma registry activities and supports continuous quality assessment and improvement in trauma care through data collection, management, analysis, and reporting. Abstracts accurate data, compiles and verifies statistical reports, identifies noncompliance issues, and reports them. The role also helps maintain the organization’s Level One Trauma Certification by supporting compliance with American College of Surgeons standards. The description summarizes the primary duties and may be changed or supplemented at the employer’s discretion.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in medical records administration, health information systems, or a related field.
• Current RHIT, RHIA, or CSTR certification, or obtain one within six months of hire.
• Knowledge of American College of Surgeons standards of compliance and ability to maintain the organization’s Level One Trauma Certification.
• Knowledge of and ability to use the Injury Severity Index and Abbreviated Injury Scale (AIS).
• Analytical skills and ability to interpret actions impacting patients.
• Knowledge of coding processes and how coding affects monitored outcomes.
• Proficiency with computers, software, and web-based applications.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in medical records administration, health information systems, or a related field.
• Clinical experience.
• Three years of coding experience.

Responsibilities

• Review emergency department trauma records and assign scores using the Injury Severity Index.
• Collect, interpret, summarize, report, and disseminate trauma data, ensuring accurate abstraction through ongoing quality assurance and validation.
• Prepare data analyses for presentations at the monthly Trauma Care Committee Meeting.
• Identify clinical outliers for the monthly quality assurance and performance improvement process.
• Maintain the Trauma Registry Policy and Procedure Manual.
• Participate in focus studies and help prepare for the American College of Surgeons Level One Trauma Survey as needed.
• Remain knowledgeable about applicable laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements, and ensure compliance.
• Report known or suspected unethical or questionable conduct and patient or employee safety, privacy, or other compliance-related concerns.
• Perform other related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree