Registrar, Trauma - Full-Time, Remote
Registrar, Trauma - Full-Time, Remote
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Job Description
Job Description
Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system UChicago Medicine as a Registrar in Trauma. In this role you will beresponsible for the collection and reporting of data regarding trauma identification treatment and follow-up on each eligible trauma patient.
The Trauma Registrar will participate in data quality activities such as peer audits data edits and special quality projects as assigned. Additionally the Registar will maintain the trauma registry database(s) and generates necessary reports to meet the needs of the trauma registry customers.
Essential Job Functions
- Abstracting Cases: Examines and interprets trauma-specific data from the medical record and other sources for coding and data entry into a computerized trauma registry abstract. Verifies clinical information with medical staff in order to ensure appropriate assignment of trauma diagnoses treatments and procedures and to ensure that data reflect the current standard-of-care for each patient.
- Quality Assurance: Audits Trauma registry data for accuracy and completeness through peer reviews database edits system case debates and participation in the Trauma Registry Data Quality Subcommittee.
- Follow-up: Collects patient follow-up and survival data from the medical record follow-up correspondence with patient and/or physician and any other applicable sources for coding and direct on-line data entry into the computerized trauma registry database. Calculates and reports rates of patient follow-up on a regular basis.
- Database Maintenance: Enters and maintains patient computer data to ensure conformance to trauma registry operational standards; preserves the confidentiality and security of patient data stored in trauma registry files.
Required Qualifications
- Associates degree in Health Information Management Healthcare Administration Computer Science or related field
- Registered Health Information certification (RHIT RHIA) by the American Health Information Management Association
- Good interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal. Ability to communicate effectively within a team and with physicians and allied healthcare professionals.
- Ability to assess clinical source documents (i.e. pathology reports operative reports discharge summaries clinic notes and apply coding rules.
Preferred Qualifications
- Certified Specialist in Trauma Registries (CSTR) certification.
- Working knowledge of the following coding systems and manuals: Abbreviated Injury Scale (AIS) Coding AAAM Training ICD-10 ICD-9 Digital Innovations Software Illinois Department of Public Health Trauma Registry National Trauma Database.
- Working knowledge of the National Trauma Database Standards of American College of Surgeons.
Position Details
- Job Type/FTE:Full-Time
- Shift: Days 8-hour shifts- Remote
- Work Location: Remote
- Unit/Department: Trauma
- CBA Code: 743 Clerical
Why Join Us
Weve been at the forefront of medicine since 1899. We provide superior healthcare with compassion always mindful that each patient is a person an individual. To accomplish this we need employees with passion talent and commitment with patients and with each other. Were in this together: working to advance medical innovation serve the health needs of the community and move our collective knowledge forward. If youd like to add enriching human life to your profile UChicago Medicine is for you. Here at the forefront were doing work that really matters. Join us. Bring your passion.
UChicago Medicine is growing; discover how you can be a part of this pursuit of excellence at:UChicago Medicine Career Opportunities.
UChicago Medicine is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race color ethnicity ancestry sex sexual orientation gender identity marital status civil union status parental status religion national origin age disability veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.
Must comply with UChicago Medicines COVID-19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. If you have already received the vaccination you must provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. This is in addition to your compliance with the Flu Vaccination requirement as well. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law. Lastly a pre-employment physical drug screening and background check are also required for all employees prior to hire.
Compensation & Benefits Overview
UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits. The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position.
The pay range is based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union.
Review the full complement of benefit options for eligible roles at Benefits - UChicago Medicine.
Employment Type
Full-Time
