Trauma Registrar

Trauma Registrar

PeaceHealth is seeking a Trauma Registrar for a remote role (you must live in WA, OR or AK):

Full Time, 1.0 FTE, Day shift position

The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $26.57 – $41.50

The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc.

This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement. There may be more than one opening on this posting.

To be considered for this role, you must reside in Oregon, Washington, or Alaska on or before your date of hire. This position may require regular travel to PeaceHealth locations.

Job Summary

This position is responsible for managing Trauma Registry activities and facilitating continuous quality assessment and improvement in the delivery of trauma care by data collection, data management, data analysis, and reporting of trauma program activities and results.

Essential Functions

• Abstract patient data identified in the Trauma Registry and generate monthly, quarterly and semi-annual reports to state, regulatory and other trauma agencies for the purpose of planning, management, and quality assurance.
• If applicable, may maintain: Trauma Committee records, minutes, agenda and other appropriate documentation; Trauma Program policies, procedures and forms.
• Participate in the preparation and maintenance of hospital Trauma Center designation.
• Supports concurrent review and data entry as well as ensures data submission to the State and other applicable agencies (i.e. National Trauma Data Bank, Trauma Quality Improvement Program, etc.) in the required timeframe.
• May coordinate Injury Prevention database.
• If applicable: facilitate and provide oversight of Trauma Registry updates as required by state DOH; participate and maintain currency of Trauma Registry Data Dictionary; participate in data validation process to ensure data accuracy.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Preferred: Medical Technology or equivalent work experience

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years Required: Experience in healthcare (trauma) industry which includes a detailed knowledge of medical terminology, and medical records
• Preferred: Directly related work experience abstracting and coding information using ICD-10 CM inpatient coding experience
• Preferred: Formal training in ICD-10 coding
• Preferred: Successful completion of anatomy course

Credentials

• Required within 1-1/2 Yrs: Abbreviated Injury Scale
• Preferred: Certified Trauma Registrar
• Preferred: Certified Coding Associate

Skills

• Proficient computer/keyboarding skills, including MS Office applications with emphasis on Excel. (Required)
• Excellent customer service, communication and public relations skills. (Required)
• Strong organizational skills. (Required)
• Excellent time management skills. (Required)
• Ability to work in environment with predetermined productivity standards after orientation and training. (Required)

Department / Location Specific Notes

Oregon West Network – Sacred Heart Medical Center:

• Minimum of one year directly related work experience abstracting and coding information using ICD-10 CM inpatient coding preferred.
• Abbreviated Injury Scale (AIS) coding certification required within 12 months of hire.
• Certified Abbreviated Injury Scale Specialist (CAISS) required within 1 1/2 years of hire.
• Successful completion of American Trauma Society Trauma Registrar Course within 12 months of hire.
• ICD-10 for Trauma Course successfully completed within 12 months of hire.

Working Conditions

Lifting

• Consistently operates computer and other office equipment.
• Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
• Sedentary work.

Environmental Conditions

• Predominantly operates in an office environment.
• Some time spent on site in medical/hospital setting.

Mental/Visual

• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.
• The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.

PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are full medical/dental/vision coverage; 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits, and expanded EAP and mental health program.

For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application. EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state, or federal laws.