Trauma Registrar - UNC Medical Center

Description Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well‑being of the communities we serve across North Carolina. 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 through weekly, monthly and annual reports. Responsibilities Coordinates data collection with hospital upload patient data information. Coordinates data collection with other registrars in order to remain within Departmental and state requirements for data collection. Downloads and sends information required by the state to State Trauma Registrar by deadline. Generates and develops spreadsheets, graphics, slides and database files for trauma registry quarterly and annual reports. Performs and assures accuracy in entry for the Hospital's trauma registry. Validates patient data on a monthly basis. Coordinates the Hospital's trauma registry data findings/reports with the National Trauma Registry for the American College of Surgeons (NTRACS). 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. Benefits & Other Information 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. Equal Opportunity Statement Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation. UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email View email address on click.appcast.io if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity. #J-18808-Ljbffr