Trauma Registrar

The Trauma Registrar assists with gathering patient information from the medical record and enters all patient information required into the trauma registry. Maintains the trauma daily lists, abstracts, performance improvement with registry patients. Assists with compiling statistical information and prepares reports for research and other requests as needed.

All employees must adhere to the following at all times: Employee is expected to adhere to UTMC Service Values including iCare standards at all times. Adheres to hospital policies and procedures as well as addresses patient safety, performance improvement, and quality of care issues at all times.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) certification, certified coding specialist certification (CCS), Associate degree in Allied Health field with emphasis on Anatomy and Physiology preferred
• Current ICD-10-CM coding required, preferred 2-year experience in coding
• Computer experience with knowledge of Excel and Word required
• Previous use in Trauma Base registry preferred
• AIS coding preferred
• Must be able to type 20 WPM
• Maintain yearly ongoing trauma related education

Communication and other skills:

• Cooperative with others
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills