Registrar, Trauma
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Job Location:
Beckley, WV - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Your experience matters
How youll contribute
A Registrar Trauma who excels in this role
- Abstracts and analyzes trauma patient data from medical records including physician and nursing documentation for entry into the trauma registry.
- Codes injury severity using standardized methodologies such as Abbreviated Injury Scale (AIS) and Injury Severity Score (ISS).
- Assigns accurate diagnostic and procedural codes (e.g. ICD-10-CM / ICD-10-PCS) in accordance with coding guidelines.
- Maintains and manages the trauma registry database ensuring data accuracy completeness and timely updates or corrections.
- Performs routine data validation quality checks and audits to ensure compliance with internal standards and external regulatory requirements.
- Submits trauma data to state and national databases such as National Trauma Data Bank as required.
- Collaborates with trauma program leadership physicians and clinical staff to clarify documentation and improve data quality.
- Generates reports and supports performance improvement initiatives research activities and accreditation processes.
- Ensures compliance with HIPAA and maintains strict confidentiality of patient health information.
What were looking for
- High School Diploma or equivalent required; relevant healthcare coding or trauma registry experience may substitute for education.
- Strong critical thinking skills and sound judgment with the ability to work independently and make accurate decisions with minimal supervision.
- Proven ability to perform in a high-volume fast-paced and stressful environment while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
- Proficiency with computers and electronic medical record (EMR) systems including accurate and efficient data entry.
- Solid knowledge of medical terminology anatomy and clinical documentation.
- Thorough understanding of coding guidelines including ICD-10-CM ICD-10-PCS and CPT / HCPCS.
- Preferred certifications such as Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA).
Schedule: Part-Time - Monday- Friday 8am - 12pm. (This position is on-site in Beckley West Virginia.)
Why join us
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient addition to your base compensation this position also offers:
- Comprehensive Benefits:Multiple levels of medical dental and vision coverage for full-time andpart-time employees.
- Financial Protection & PTO:Life accident critical illness hospital indemnity insurance short- and long-term disability paid family leave and paid time off.
- Financial & Career Growth:Higher education and certification tuition assistance loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
- Employee Well-being:Mental physical and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships virtual care appointments mental health services and discount programs).
- Professional Development:Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
More about Raleigh General Hospital
People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Raleigh General Hospital is a 300 bed facility caring for nearly 13000 patients each year with over 50000 being treated in our emergency room. We offer a wide range of surgical services as well as specialty programs including Cardiac CTA Digital Mammography and Trauma Services.
Raleigh General Hospital is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color race sex age religion national origin disability genetic information gender identity sexual orientation veterans status or any other basis protected by applicable federal state or local law.
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