About this role
General Summary
Abstracts a variety of trauma related data from patients' medical records and enters into the Trauma Registry for use in quality assessment and research activities. Analyzes registry data. Disseminates information in accordance with professional ethics. Preserves confidentiality and security of patient data stored in the registry files.
Qualifications
Minimum Education:
- High School Diploma or GED Required
- Certificate Program Post High School Vocational/Specialized Training (Medical secretarial or medical record technician program) Preferred
Work Experience:
- 1 year Health-related field/allied health Required
Courses and Training:
- The Registrar will complete the Basic Trauma Registry Course and the ATS Trauma Registrar Course within 1 year Required and
- Previous completion of the PTSF Intermediate or Advanced Registrar Course fulfills the above requirements Upon Hire Required and
- Other equivalent courses are acceptable based upon objectives. Upon Hire Required and
- The Association of the Advancement of Automotive Medicine Injury Scaling Course (Registrars in the role prior to October 1, 2016 must have completed requirements by October 2017). Upon Hire Required and
- The Trauma Registrar must have evidence of continuing education related to the trauma registry which includes eight hours of continuing education per year and can be fulfilled by attendance at PTSF Registry Conferences, internal, external and/or online opportunities. Upon Hire Required
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge of anatomy and physiology
- Medical terminology
- ICD-9/ICD-10 CM coding
- Computer competency
- Database management
Benefits Offered:
- Comprehensive health benefits
- Retirement savings plan
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Education assistance
- Financial education and support, including DailyPay
- Expanded Paid Parental Leave
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