Emergency General Surgery and Pediatric Trauma Registrar

We are recruiting for a motivated Emergency General Surgery and Pediatric Trauma Registrar to join our team!

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Department

Surgery Admin

Job Summary

This position, under minimal supervision, ensures all aspects of care for the trauma patient are entered into the trauma registry. This position is responsible for abstracting data from the electronic health record in accordance with the National Trauma Data Bank (NTDB) and state of Colorado standards. 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. 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 Registry Program within the facility. Works collaboratively with the Trauma Nurse Coordinators and Performance Improvement Nurse

Essential Functions:

• Collect and enter data points into the trauma registry to support the trauma program reporting requirements. (20%)
• Abstracts the required average volume of charts on a monthly basis. (20%)
• Confidently navigates an electronic health record for required data (10%)
• Abstracts, analyzes, and codes details of medical record for trauma registry information (10%)
• Collect and enter data points into the trauma registry to support the trauma programs performance improvement activities. (10%)
• Collect and enter data points to support the research activities for trauma (10%)
• Maintain current knowledge of the Trauma Data dictionary, TQIP and NTDB updates (10%)
• Maintain current knowledge in data aggregation, policies and procedures (5%)
• Participates in departmental educational activities (5%)

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED Required
• Bachelor's Degree

Work Experience:

• 1-3 years One year coding experience OR previous working with trauma registry databases and handling medical information in a health care setting. Required

Licenses:

• CSTR-Certified Specialist Trauma Registries - ATS - American Trauma Society or
• AIS-Certified Abbreviated Injury Scale - AAAM - Association for the Advancement of Automotive Medicine

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Possess good computer keyboarding skills.
• Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems.
• Knowledge of organizational structure, work flow, and operating procedures.
• Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to read and interpret clinical data from a medical record.
• Familiarity with ICD 10 Diagnosis and procedure coding preferred.
• Familiarity with Abbreviated Injury Scale/ Injury Severity Scores (AIS/ISS) preferred.
• Experience with computer databases preferred.

Shift

Days (United States of America)

Work Type

Regular

Salary

$23.45 - $32.83 / hr

Benefits

• Outstanding benefits including up to 27 paid days off per year, immediate retirement plan employer contribution up to 9.5%, and generous medical plans

• Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)

• On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes

• Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more

• Tuition reimbursement & assistance

• Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching

• Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program 

• National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer

Our Values

• Respect

• Belonging

• Accountability

• Transparency

All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made.

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