Trauma Registrar - Pediatric Trauma Services
Location
Roanoke, VA | United States
Job description
How You’ll Help Transform Healthcare:
As a team member of the Trauma Services is responsible for medical record analysis, data abstraction, and overall data management specific to the trauma patient. Must perform functions consistent with the registrar requirements for Level Three Trauma Center accreditation as stated in the Hospital Resource Manual and participate in activities essential for the maintenance of a Level Three Trauma Center in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
- Uses technical expertise to execute all data management activities with focus on maintaining the Trauma Registry database through data abstraction. Utilizes expertise in ICD-9 Coding principles, Abbreviated Injury Scale, E-codes and interpretation of Emergency Medical Services prehospital reports. Must have a strong command of medical terminology and human anatomy and physiology in assuring accuracy and consistency of data.
- Provides staff support for the trauma service Program Director and Trauma Program Manager. Assists with organization and coordination of various trauma related conferences and maintains conference minutes.
- May design and/or generate trauma-related reports for medical and other professional staff in accordance with guidelines for requesting Trauma Registry Data. Submits all required trauma data to the State Registry in a timely and accurate manner. Good working knowledge of computer software including, but not limited to, word processing, spreadsheet, and database in presentation of the data.
- Participates in community education and outreach activities as requested. Provides injury prevention written material as requested for patients, families and the community.
- Organizes educational presentations, exhibits, and community events for professionals and the community; and represents Carilion Clinic at conferences and professional meetings.
- Promotes programs and arranges exhibits at various community presentations and events in collaboration with the management team and Strategic Development.
- Performs office functions as defined by the department including, but not limited to: scheduling appointments; answering calls; collecting, maintaining, and analyzing data; develops documents, spreadsheets, and other tools as applicable to the department population.
- Participates in department and program performance improvement initiatives.
- Performs first level medical record reviews in the trauma patient population. Collects relevant patient data in accordance with accepted guidelines.
- Develops, runs, and maintains reports based on state audit filters as directed by the Trauma Program Director and Trauma Program Manager.
- Actively participates in quality improvement projects as requested by the Trauma Program Director and Trauma Program Manager.
What We Require:
Education: High School or equivalent, medical terminology and human anatomy/physiology are required. Related college degree preferred.
Experience: Minimum of 2 years prior Health Information Management records system, Allied Health Profession, HIM coding, or like experience required for non-credentialed staff.
Licensure, certification, and/or registration: Accredited Records Technician (ART) and/or Trauma Registrar certification or candidate working toward this is preferred.
Other Minimum Qualifications: Thorough understanding of ICD-9 codes; computer applications including word processing, spreadsheet, and medical records database/system; accurate keyboarding skills; verbal & written communication skills on a level to work actively and effectively with medical and professional staff; team building and problem solving skills.
About Carilion
This is Carilion Clinic ...
An organization where innovation happens, collaboration is expected and ideas are valued. A not-for-profit, mission-driven health system built on progress and partnerships. A courageous team that is always learning, never discouraged and forever curious.
Headquartered in Roanoke, Va., you will find a robust system of award winning hospitals, Level 1 and 3 trauma centers, Level 3 NICU, Institute of Orthopedics and Neurosciences, multi-specialty physician practices, and The Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine and Research Institute.
Carilion is where you can make your own path, make new discoveries and, most importantly, make a difference. Here, in a place where the air is clean, people are kind and life is good. Make your tomorrow with us.
Requisition Number: 145250
Employment Status: Flex
Location: CRMH - Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital
Shift: Day
Shift Details: Daytime hours/ flexible scheduling
Recruiter: HAYLEY F OHL
Recruiter Email: [email protected]
For more information, contact the HR Service Center at 1-800-599-2537.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
Carilion Clinic is a drug-free workplace.
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