Trauma Registrar

Position Overview:
Manages the trauma registry database system for the Trauma Services department. Collects, compiles and presents data regarding the incidence, severity and causes of traumatic injuries, ensuring accuracy, timeliness and accessibility of information. Maintains clinical and/or research databases for identified programs/ specialty clinics. Collects data used for multiple purposes, which may include process improvement activities and clinical effectiveness/ research studies. May prepare information for patient/family education and/ or participate in community outreach activities.

EDUCATION
HS Diploma or equivalent education/experience

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AS TYPICALLY ACQUIRED IN:
1 year reviewing and abstracting information from the medical record and/or various external database.
1 year working in an acute care hospital setting.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Proficient knowledge of ICD-10 coding.
Ability to review and abstract information from the medical record and/or various external database.
Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology sufficient to evaluate, abstract, and code specific diagnosis and treatment information from patient medical records.
Data abstraction principles and guidelines, basic math and ability to perform basic analytical calculations.
Must have working knowledge of regulations regarding confidentiality, release of medical information and the role of regulatory agencies in assigned setting.