Trauma Registrar

$23 - $37/Yr

Peace Health - Springfield, OR

Full-time - Entry Level

Springfield, OR

Hospitals

About the position

PeaceHealth is seeking a Trauma Registrar for a Full Time, 1.00 FTE, Day position. 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. The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $23.93 - $37.38, with the hiring rate dependent upon several factors including education, training, work experience, and seniority. This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• Support concurrent review and data entry as well as ensure data submission to the State and other applicable agencies in the required timeframe.
• Coordinate Injury Prevention database.
• 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma Preferred or equivalent.
• Required: Medical Technology.
• Minimum of 3 years Required: Experience in healthcare (trauma) industry which includes a detailed knowledge of medical terminology, and medical records.
• Less than 1 year 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.
• Required within 1-1/2 Yrs: Abbreviated Injury Scale.
• Preferred: Certified Trauma Registrar.
• Preferred: Certified Coding Associate.

Nice-to-haves

• Minimum of one year directly related work experience abstracting and coding information using ICD-10 CM inpatient coding preferred.
• 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.

Benefits

• 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.
• Expanded EAP and mental health program.