Trauma Registrar - UNC Medical Center

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Summary:
Collects, enters and maintains data unique to the trauma registry. Accurately analyzes patient documentation to correctly code the Injury Severity Score (ISS) and probability of survival for each trauma patient admitted. Provides and interprets data for research projects. Ensures adherence to protocols set forth by NCOEMS in order to maintain Level 1 Trauma Center status. Creates and disseminates reporting of trauma registry data thru weekly, monthly and annual reports.

Responsibilities:
1. Coordinates data collection with hospital upload patient data information.
2. Coordinates data collection with other registrars in order to remain within Departmental and state requirements for data collection
3. Downloads and sends information required by the state to State Trauma Registrar by deadline.
4. Generates and develops spread sheets, graphics, slides and data base files for trauma registry quarterly and annual reports
5. Performs and assures accuracy in entry for the Hospitals trauma registry.
6. Validates patient data on a monthly basis. Coordinates the Hospitals trauma registry data findings/reports with the National Trauma Registry for the American College of Surgeons (NTRACS).

Other Information

Other information:
Education Requirements:
• High School diploma or GED
Licensure/Certification Requirements:
• No licensure or certification required.
Professional Experience Requirements:
• Two (2) years of experience in Trauma Registry or three (3) years of experience in a medical environment in a clerical setting with six (6) months experience in ICD-9 coding.
Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:
• Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology.

Job Details

Legal Employer: STATE

Entity: UNC Medical Center

Organization Unit: Trauma Program


Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Salary Range: $20.74 - $29.52 per hour (Hiring Range)

Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity

Work Assignment Type: Remote

Work Schedule: Day Job

Location of Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System with UNC Health benefits. If, however, you are presently an employee of another North Carolina agency and currently participate in TSERS or the ORP, you will be eligible to continue participating in those plans at UNC Health.

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