Trauma Registrar - Surgical Specialties
Trauma Registrar - Surgical Specialties
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Type of Position:
Professional Staff - Project/Program Administration
Job Type:
Regular
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Institution Name:
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education research and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.
UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):
- Health: Medical Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
- Holiday Vacation and Sick Leave
- Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
- Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
- Basic Life Insurance up to $50000
- Career Training and Educational Opportunities
- Merchant Discounts
- Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy
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Department:
ICE SUSL Trauma Staff
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Summary of Job Duties:
The Trauma Registrar is responsible for data collection both abstracting and analyzing data entry data validation maintenance and reporting of data for the Arkansas designated Level 1 Trauma Center as required by the Arkansas Department of Health and the National Trauma Data Bank. The trauma registrar shall utilize the data for injury research epidemiology injury prevention and performance improvement.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
High School diploma/GED plus four (4) years of work experience in an acute care hospital database management or office administration OR Associate Degree in Information Technology HIM Business or Health Care PLUS two (2) years work experience in an acute care hospital or health care setting in database management.
Advanced knowledge of medical terminology anatomy physiology and disease processes as well as ICD-10
Trauma registry experience
Proficient in Outlook MS Word and Excel
MOI AIS/ISS ICD-10 coding experience
Demonstrates strong analytical skills; strong communication skills excellent interpersonal skills and excellent organizational skills
Self-directed to accomplish tasks and goals required
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree
CSTR or CAISS national certification desired within 3 years of employment
Additional Information:
Responsibilities:
Collects and accurately enters trauma patient information into the trauma registry in a timely manner
Assigns and scores all injuries utilizing the AIS and ICD-9/10 Classification of Diseases
Reviews trauma patients clinical records across the continuum of care including EMS reports the Emergency Department Surgery and inpatient records and applies appropriate Mechanism of Injury (MOI) and operative codes
Ensures compliance with National Trauma Data Bank (NTDB) and Arkansas Trauma Registry (ATR) required standards
Facilitates monthly/quarterly analysis to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. (Data entry within 60 days of discharge)
Triages case severity and assigns work load product amongst registrars
Uses NTRAC Database software program to generate reports for research and quality improvement of the Trauma Center
Performs coding oversight and validation of ICU/Death/Complication cases completed by Trauma Registrar I
Initiates process of inter-rater reliability in a systematic review
Maintains confidentiality of patients and employees information in verbal written and electronic format
Collaborates with Arkansas Department of Health and the Arkansas Medical Examiners office
Completes Performance Improvement primary issue documentation following a taxonomy template and assists with identification of patient hospital events
Participates as an integral team member in the maintenance of and preparation for review of the Level 1 Trauma Center
Works collaboratively with physicians coworkers management and other departments
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Recruitment Contact Information:
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Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
Annual TB Screening Criminal Background Check Substance Abuse Testing
This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background drug testing and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Constant Physical Activity:
N/A
Frequent Physical Activity:
Feeling Grasping Hearing Kneeling Lifting Manipulate items with fingers including keyboarding Pulling Pushing Reaching Repetitive Motion Sharps Sitting Standing Stooping Talking Walking
Occasional Physical Activity:
N/A
Benefits Eligible:
YesEmployment Type
Full-Time
