Trauma Registrar
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Job Location:
Kansas City, KS - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Thanks for your interest in Childrens Mercy!
Do you envision finding a meaningful role with an inclusive and compassionate team At Childrens Mercy we believe in making a difference in the lives of all children and shining a light of hope to the patients and families we serve. Our employees make the difference which is why we have been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top pediatric hospital for eleven consecutive years.
Childrens Mercy is in the heart of Kansas City a metro abounding in cultural experiences vibrant communities and thriving businesses. This is where our patients and families live work and play. This is a community that has embraced our hospital and we strive to say thanks by giving back. As a leader in childrens health we engage in meaningful programs and partnerships throughout the region so that we can improve the lives of children beyond the walls of our hospital.
Overview
Assists Trauma Program Manager and Trauma Medical Director in managing and coordinating the care of all trauma patients by maintaining the Trauma Registry. Obtains information to complete trauma database and provides reports required by the ACS and State of Missouri to maintain trauma center certification.
At Childrens Mercy we are committed to ensuring that everyone feels welcomed within our walls. A successful candidate for this position will join us as we strive to create a workplace that reflects the community we serve as well as our core values of kindness curiosity inclusion team and integrity.
Additionally its important to us that we remain transparent with all potential job candidates. Because we value the safety of the patients and families we serve as well as the Childrens Mercy staff we want to let you know that the seasonal influenza vaccine is a condition of employment for all employees in our organization. New employees must be willing to be vaccinated if found non-immune to measles mumps rubella (MMR) and chicken pox (varicella) and/or without evidence of tetanus diphtheria acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccination since 2005. If you are selected for this position you will be asked to supply your immunization records as proof of vaccination. If you and have any concerns about receiving these vaccines medical and/or religious exemptions can be further discussed with Human Resources.
Responsibilities
- Maintains the Childrens Mercy trauma registry.
- Codes will be assigned to trauma charts in accordance with the rules regulations and coding conventions set forth by the American College of Surgeons AAAM and ICD10.
- Maintains regulatory compliance for continuing education
- This position will be eligible for remote work after orientation and training is complete. The trauma office is located at our Adele Hall campus (Kansas City MO) for training.
Qualifications
- Associates Degree: general anatomy education and ICD-10 CM coding experience required and 3-5 years experience Data Entry (For those with the RHIT or RHIA certification educational experience while obtaining certification will be equated to related work experience) or
- HS diploma or equivalent ICD-10 CM coding experience and 7 or more years experience Data Entry within a healthcare setting
- Passing score on the AAAM injury coding course- Required within 1 year of hire.
- Passing score on the American Trauma Society - Trauma Registry Course- Required within 180 days of hire.
- CSTR (Certified Specialist in Trauma Registries) or CAISS (Certified Abbreviated Injury Scoring Specialist). Preferred 1 Year
- RHIT/RHIA Preferred Upon Hire
Benefits at Childrens Mercy
The benefits plans at Childrens Mercy are one of many reasons we are recognized as one of the best places to work in Kansas City. Our plans are designed to meet the changing needs of our employees and their families.
Learn more about Childrens Mercy benefits.
Starting Pay
Our pay ranges are market competitive. The pay range for this job begins at $20.69/hr but your offer will be determined based on your education and experience.
Remote Work/Work from Home
This is an intermittent remote position which means that the person hired will work with his or her manager to determine a schedule that includes both at home and on-site hours at a Childrens Mercy location. The incumbent must live in the Kansas City metro area.
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EEO Employer/Disabled/Vet
Childrens Mercy hires individuals based on their job skills expertise and ability to maintain professional relationships with fellow employees patients parents and visitors. A personal interview formal education and training previous work experience references and a criminal background investigation all are factors used to select the best candidates. The hospital does not discriminate against prospective or current employees based on the race color religion sex national origin age disability creed genetic information sexual orientation gender identity or expression ancestry or veteran status. A drug screen will be performed upon hire. Childrens Mercy is smoke and tobacco free.
Key Skills
- Typing
- Data Entry
- Hospital Experience
- Anatomy Knowledge
- Clerical Experience
- Ellucian
- ICD Coding
- ICD-10
- Medical office experience
- ICD-9
- Medical Terminology
- Epic
About Company
For more than 125 years Children’s Mercy has been taking care of kids. With more than 8,600 caring experts in our health system, you can always find someone to help.
