Trauma Registrar - Per Diem - MRH

Job Title

At Memorial, we are dedicated to improving the health, well-being and, most of all, quality of life for the people entrusted to our care. An unwavering commitment to our service vision is what makes the difference. It is the foundation of The Memorial Experience.

Job Description

One (1) year of trauma registry or coding specific experience; or two (2) years of healthcare related experience. Works as part of the Trauma Program to achieve high quality, cost-effective health care throughout Memorial Regional Hospital (MRH) and Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital (JDCH). Works closely with trauma leadership and departments to maintain verification requirements for the organization to drive efficient and effective performance improvement and patient safety process by meticulous data abstraction, injury coding, report writing, and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Uses statistical techniques, injury coding, and data analysis for all reporting requests and requirements.
• Assists the Trauma Program staff with developing criteria for patient care evaluation, collecting data for mandatory registry and protocol studies, conducting audits, and maintaining data integrity.
• Analyzes trauma-related documentation and charting for compliance with applicable quality assurance standards, including those of the American College of Surgeons and the State of Florida Office of Trauma.
• Codes records for injury and procedures. Identifies, analyzes, and validates the history, diagnosis, treatment, prognosis, financials, and survival data of trauma patients treated in the organization.

Competencies

ACCOUNTABILITY, ACCURACY & QUALITY, ANALYSIS AND DECISION MAKING, CUSTOMER SERVICE, EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION, HEALTH INFO MANAGEMENT, HIPAA, JOINT COMMISSION, MEDICAL CODING, ORGANIZATION SKILLS, PATIENT AND FAMILY CENTERED CARE, RESPONDING TO CHANGE, STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR, TEAM WORK

Education and Certification Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• Bending and Stooping = 40%
• Keyboard Entry = 80%
• Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 40%
• Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 40%
• Reaching = 40%
• Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm = 80%
• Sitting = 60%
• Audible Speech = 60%
• Hearing Acuity = 60%
• Computer Monitor = 60%
• Domestic Animals = 20%

Shift

Days

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