TRAUMA REGISTRAR

Trauma Registrar

Identifies, abstracts, data enters and codes trauma patient records using TraumaBase. The registrar has contact with various departments throughout the hospital. The registrar will demonstrate knowledge and ability in trauma registry methodology, case abstraction, data entry, coding and simple ad hoc reporting.

Minimum Level of Education Required: High School completion / GED

Preferred educational qualifications: Health information management systems (HIMS)

Position specific testing requirement: Medical terminology and Basic anatomy

Minimum Level of Experience Required: 1 - 3 years of job-related experience

Prior job title or occupational experience: Trauma Registry, HIMS, Health Unit Coordinator

Prior specific functional responsibilities: Data abstraction and ability to use computer programs

Preferred experience: Previous registry experience or Health Unit Coordinator or HIMS.

Proficient in Microsoft Office; especially Excel, computerized databases, Electronic Medical records

Demonstrates ability to collate and assess raw data, ability to analyze data

Excellent oral and written communication skills, maintains confidentiality; HIPAA compliance, strong attention to detail

American Trauma Society Registrar Course or State equivalent within 1 year of hire required by the American College of Surgeons

Association of advancement of automotive medicine injury scaling course within 1 year of hire required by the American College of Surgeons

Achieve 8 hours of registry specific continuing education required by the American College of Surgeons

Successfully achieve Certified Specialist in Trauma Registry within 2 years of hire and with no more than 2 attempts.