Trauma Registrar Non RN

Overview

As the community’s only not-for-profit, faith-based healthcare system; Dignity Health Nevada has been guided by the vision and core values of the Adrian Dominican Sisters for more than 70 years. As the Henderson and Las Vegas communities grow, Dignity Health-St. Rose Dominican facilities and its more than 3,400 employees will continue the Sisters’ mission of serving people in need. St. Rose Dominican is a member of Dignity Health, one of the nation’s largest healthcare systems, a 22-state network of more than 9,000 physicians, 60,000 employees, and 400 care centers, including hospitals, urgent and occupational care, imaging and surgery centers, home health, and primary care clinics. Headquartered in San Francisco, Dignity Health is dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality, and affordable patient-centered care with special attention to the poor and underserved. You can also follow us on Twitter and Facebook.

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Responsibilities

Position Summary:

The Trauma Registrar is responsible for data collection, both abstracting and analyzing, data entry, and data completion of the trauma patient population. He/she is also responsible for data submission/distribution/report generation to/for the appropriate parties within the designated time frame. This position assists with projects under the direction of the Trauma Program Director as indicated. The position reports to the Trauma Program Director.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• At least one year recent coding experience or 2 years in a clinical setting in a support role.

• Medical terminology is essential.
• High School Diploma/GED
• Proficiency in utilizing computers is essential.
• Demonstrates strong analytical skills, strong communication skills and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize requests and assignments.
• Self-directed with initiative to function independently as needed.
• Computer skills in word processing; (word, excel, etc.) And data management.
• Knowledge of and ability to use computers, including word processing, spread sheets, graphics, messaging (e-mail), data base management, and report writers.
• Extensive knowledge of registry maintenance and related regulations.
• ATS Trauma Registrar course within 6 months of hire.
• Completion of AAAM Trauma Coding course within 6 months of hire.
• Certified Specialist Trauma Registry (CSTR) certification is required within 2 years of hire to be tracked at the local level.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Trauma experience is highly recommended. Position with strong emphasis on data integrity and analysis
• Previous Registry/Report Writing experience
• Associate's Degree
• Certified Abbreviated Injury Scale Specialist (CAISS)
• AIS/ISS, ICD-9/ICD-10 coding familiarity is highly recommended