Trauma Program Registrar-MSM-FT Days

Job Description

The Trauma Registrar performs comprehensive data collection, abstraction and basic analysis of trauma patient data. The trauma registrar is completely responsible for the trauma registry (with support from Trauma Program Manager and Trauma PI Coordinator) including accuracy, completeness, confidentiality of information collected and entered into the registry. The trauma registrar analyzes and interprets all available patient data to determine coding classifications including ICD-9/10 and AAAM in compliance with the American College of Surgeons and State of New York requirements. The trauma registrar determines selection, evaluation and analysis of diagnosis in order to satisfy criteria for abstracting and entry into trauma registry and actively works to supply data to be utilized for the process of analysis of patient care and identification of opportunities for improvement using data.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION: High School diploma or equivalent required. One or more years of college with courses in medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology, ICD-10-CM/PCS coding certification, AIS 2015 coding certification and computer software databases preferred.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION: Board Certified AIS Coding Specialist required within 2 years from date of hire.

EXPERIENCE: Experience with direct exposure to trauma patient management preferred. Secretarial experience preferred. Data entry experience with focus in databases desirable. Computer skills required. Proficiency in Clinical Applications preferred at time of hire; incumbents within position will be trained appropriately and then skill will be required for this position within 30-60 days from date of hire.

Non-Bargaining Unit, BPL - Surgery Trauma Program - STL, Mount Sinai St. Luke's

Compensation Statement

The Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides salary ranges that comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $58,661.00 - $70,720.01 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and operational need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.

Responsibilities

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs comprehensive concurrent chart review and has primary responsibility for trauma registry data collection, including data entry, database management, data validation, injury coding and scoring, statistical data analysis and report design. All registry records will be closed within 30 to at a maximum, 60 days of patient discharge.

Works closely with trauma registry vendors to assure timely resolution of problems and to implement revisions and upgrades to the system as they become available.

Submits data to TQIP, NTDB and the state of NY on time and communicates any issues immediately to Trauma Program Manager or Trauma PI Coordinator.

Supports Trauma Program Performance Improvement and Injury prevention initiatives by providing accurate and timely data, noting new trends and issues and informing Trauma Program Leadership promptly when an issue is identified.

Actively participates in all trauma related performance improvement and patient safety program.

Customizes and creates data fields to optimize efficiency of registry and facilitate issue identification and reporting.

Provides reports for monthly Trauma PI meetings no later than 1 week prior to the meeting.

Provides accurate quality and data reports for meetings and surveys by regulatory agencies. Performs other assigned duties as designated by the Trauma Program leadership.

Participates in injury prevention, outreach and education done by the Trauma Center and ensures prevention activities done are based on local and some national data.

Participates in all trauma center activities and attends national, regional and state programs.

This position supports organizational goals by providing quality customer service, participating in performance improvement efforts and demonstrating a commitment to teamwork and cooperation.

About Us

Strength through Unity and Inclusion

The Mount Sinai Health System is committed to fostering an environment where everyone can contribute to excellence. We share a common dedication to delivering outstanding patient care. When you join us, you become part of Mount Sinai’s unparalleled legacy of achievement, education, and innovation as we work together to transform healthcare. We encourage all team members to actively participate in creating a culture that ensures fair access to opportunities, promotes inclusive practices, and supports the success of every individual.

At Mount Sinai, our leaders are committed to fostering a workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We strive to create an environment where collaboration, fairness, and continuous learning drive positive change, improving the well-being of our staff, patients, and organization. Our leaders are expected to challenge outdated practices, promote a culture of respect, and work toward meaningful improvements that enhance patient care and workplace experiences. We are dedicated to building a supportive and welcoming environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and advance professionally. Explore this opportunity and be part of the next chapter in our history.

About the Mount Sinai Health System:

Mount Sinai Health System is one of the largest academic medical systems in the New York metro area, with more than 48,000 employees working across eight hospitals, more than 400 outpatient practices, more than 300 labs, a school of nursing, and a leading school of medicine and graduate education. Mount Sinai advances health for all people, everywhere, by taking on the most complex health care challenges of our time — discovering and applying new scientific learning and knowledge; developing safer, more effective treatments; educating the next generation of medical leaders and innovators; and supporting local communities by delivering high-quality care to all who need it. Through the integration of its hospitals, labs, and schools, Mount Sinai offers comprehensive health care solutions from birth through geriatrics, leveraging innovative approaches such as artificial intelligence and informatics while keeping patients’ medical and emotional needs at the center of all treatment. The Health System includes more than 9,000 primary and specialty care physicians; 13 joint-venture outpatient surgery centers throughout the five boroughs of New York City, Westchester, Long Island, and Florida; and more than 30 affiliated community health centers. We are consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals, receiving high "Honor Roll" status, and are highly ranked: No. 1 in Geriatrics, top 5 in Cardiology/Heart Surgery, and top 20 in Diabetes/Endocrinology, Gastroenterology/GI Surgery, Neurology/Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Pulmonology/Lung Surgery, Rehabilitation, and Urology. New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai is ranked No. 12 in Ophthalmology. U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Children’s Hospitals” ranks Mount Sinai Kravis Children's Hospital among the country’s best in several pediatric specialties. The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is ranked No. 11 nationwide in National Institutes of Health funding and in the 99th percentile in research dollars per investigator according to the Association of American Medical Colleges. Newsweek’s “The World’s Best Smart Hospitals” ranks The Mount Sinai Hospital as No. 1 in New York and in the top five globally, and Mount Sinai Morningside in the top 20 globally.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Mount Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer, complying with all applicable federal civil rights laws. We do not discriminate, exclude, or treat individuals differently based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are deeply committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, students, trainees, patients, visitors, and the communities we serve feel respected and supported. Our goal is to create a healthcare and learning institution that actively works to remove barriers, address challenges, and promote fairness in all aspects of our organization.

Compensation Statement

Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides a salary range to comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $58661 - $70720.01 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.