Trauma Registrar

Job Description

Details: This position is Monday through Friday. The hours are day shift and there is some flexibility with start times. This position is fully remote, team member will need a private, home office space. Team member will occasionally need to be in-person for team building once a quarter.

Position Summary:

Prioritizes and coordinates the activities for the Trauma Registry in order to meet schedules and deadlines, maintain current and accurate procedures and practices. Performs a variety of functions to support the collection and coordination of Trauma Performance Improvement statistics with emphasis on data entry into a comprehensive computerized management system. Acts as a liaison with the Trauma Program Manager, Medical Director(s) and trauma staff to provide reports on a scheduled and ad hoc basis. Collects trauma data for injury research and prevention, as well as quality improvement tracking and assures accuracy and confidentiality in the handling of all Trauma Registry related matters and is concerned with and active in the improvement of Trauma Program within the facility.

Position Requirements:

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Indiana or active Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) RN license, or credentialed as EMT Paramedic, or Certified Coding Specialist Registered Health Information Technician preferred.
• Trauma Registry experience preferred.
• Requires knowledge of database management and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Requires knowledge of statistical calculations and information display techniques.
• Requires knowledge of ICD-9-CM; CPT; DRG; AIS and ISS coding.
• Requires knowledge and proficiency in medical and hospital terminology; anatomy; pathophysiology and pharmacology.
• Requires high degree of accuracy and efficiency in processing and maintaining database.

About Us

• Indiana University Health has nearly 40,000 team members, including more than 3,600 physicians and 1,200 advanced practice providers, and we're home to the largest nursing network in Indiana with more than 9,000 nursing team members at over 800 sites of care.
• IU Health is ranked No. 1 in Indiana by U.S. News & World Report, Riley Children's Health is ranked among the top children's hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report.
• A unique partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine - one of the nation's largest medical schools - gives patients access to groundbreaking research and innovative treatments, and it offers team members access to the latest science and the very best training - advancing healthcare for all.
• With 15 hospitals, including seven with Magnet designation and eight with Pathways to Excellence designation, our team members are leading the way through excellence.
• At Indiana University Health, your personal and professional growth is a top priority. You will have access to many diverse opportunities to learn and develop in meaningful ways that matter most to you, such as advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion opportunities and cross training development.
• Indiana University Health is invested in the lives of Hoosiers, leading the transformation of healthcare to make Indiana one of the nation's healthiest states.

About the Team

Indiana University Health is Indiana's most comprehensive health system, with 15 hospitals and nearly 40,000 team members serving Hoosiers across the state. We're looking for team members who are inspired by challenging and meaningful work for the good of every patient. People who are compassionate and serve with a purpose. People who aspire to excellence every day.