Trauma Registrar

Company: Integrated Resources, Inc
Location: Oakland
Posted on: January 23, 2023

Job Description:

Duties:
"The Trauma Registrar enters data in accordance with established standard work to assure the quality and accuracy of the trauma registry database. Identify cases, abstract and maintains the trauma registry database according to existing department protocols and regulatory requirements. This role assures accuracy and confidentiality in the handling of all trauma registry related matters. The registrar runs established reports as directed to promote process improvements and optimum patient care as requested by trauma leadership.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Database Management:
1. Maintains and updates the trauma registry database.
2. Abstracts and enters data elements on all trauma patients.
3. Maintains data accuracy and participates in validation process
4. Data entry is entered in a timely manner; concurrent entry with completion within 60 days of admission.
5. Proficient knowledge of ICD-10 coding.
6. Retrieves demographic and financial information through the electronic health record.
7. Adheres to inclusion criteria set forth by Alameda County, State of California (CEMSIS) and American College of Surgeons (Client)
8. Assures confidentiality of data and abides by HIPPA regulations.
Registry Reports:
1. Responsible for running established reports when requested and made ready for presentation (i.e. graphs) as needed by Trauma Services.
2. Generates routine set of reports for monthly committee meetings.
3. Creates gather reports at the basic level of report writing.
4. Suggests queries and reports when noticing trends in available data.
Registry Reviews:
1. Participates in American College of Surgeons (Client) verification site reviews.
2. Participates in data validation meetings, TQIP meetings when requested, NTDB meetings when requested.
Organizational Responsibilities:
1. Attends staff meetings.
2. Participates in Unit and Hospital QI activities as applicable.
Adheres to unit standards.
Notifies appropriate unit staff of opportunities for improvement.
Participates in QI monitoring of self and data validation.
Participates in CQI activities as requested.
3. Demonstrates knowledge of the trauma quality improvement plan.
4. Actively participates with other team members in maintaining the QI plan for Trauma Services.
5. Follows NTDB, Client and department specific Standards, Procedures, Protocols and Guidelines.
6. Reports information/data indicative of immediate patient risk to Clinical Lead Registrar, TPM, TMD or Director of Trauma.
7. Initiates action to reduce risk as needed and as directed in accordance with Hospital and unit standards.
Staff Development
1. Participates in staff development activities for unit, division, and hospital personnel.
2. Shares knowledge, experience, and offers suggestions for improvement
3. Participates in maintenance of reference information for use by other staff.
4. Assumes responsibility for own development by participating in in-services and continuing education.
5. Maintains professional certification, or registration as required."

Education:
"Minimum Education: Associates Degree. College level anatomy and physiology course completion. Successful completion of AAAM Coding course or American Trauma Society Registrar course required.
Education Notes: American Trauma Society Registrar advanced course completion preferred..
Minimum Experience: Minimum 1-2 years of experience with Medical Records, ICD10 coding or clinical experience is required. Abbreviated Injury Scoring (AIS) and Injury Severity Scoring (ISS) experience is required.
Certification Required: Certified Specialist in Trauma Registries (CSTR) preferred. Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) certification preferred.
Pay Transparency This is the pay range that RightSourcing (a part of Magnit) reasonably expects to pay someone for this position, however, as a supplier your expected pay range may vary and/or include certain benefits like: Stipends (for clinical TRAVELER roles only), Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K [include any compulsory benefits such as commissions, incentive bonuses, etc. if applicable].
Pay range (USD)31.21 - (USD)41.20"

Languages:
English( Speak , Read , Write )

Skills:
"Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Ability to work with databases including data entry, data abstraction, and data validation.
Working familiarity with Epic EMR and trauma registry data bases,
Ability to utilize data from computer-based sources and paper-based sources to generate reports.
Knowledge of Alameda County EMS-A trauma center designation criteria.
Knowledge of Client verification requirements.
Knowledge of guest relations and hospital and unit resources. Applies this knowledge to contribute to the smooth transfer of information.
Knowledge of Structure Standards, Procedures, Protocols, Guidelines as needed to perform job functions.
Working knowledge of unit Structure Standards.
Locates and uses appropriately the unit Standards on CHONET, Epic, and/or MEDITECH.
Ability to use appropriately other reference manuals on unit: ICD 10 Manual, UBCHO Trauma One data entry instructions
Demonstrates organizational skills and appropriate prioritization of assigned tasks unit activities.
Technical Knowledge: Ability to use a PC running Windows 7 Professional, EPIC, Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Trauma Registry Database, and Web-based data warehouse programs"

Minimum Degree Required: Associate's Degree (Community College, MBO)

City: Oakland

Schedule:
Start Date: 02/07/2023
End Date: 05/06/2023
Schedule Notes: Day Shift (variable start times) 24 hr/week
Hours Per Week: 40.00
Hours Per Day: 8.00
Days Per Week: 5.00

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