[Hiring] Trauma Registrar Associate @Advocate Health

Role Description

• Analyze and abstract patient injury diagnoses and treatment information from multiple sources and accurately assign injury diagnoses and procedure codes in accordance with current AIS and ICD-10 guidelines.
• Appropriately apply the current National Trauma Data Standard (NTDS), Georgia DPH and facility data definitions and guidelines.
• Identify hospital events, complications, and comorbidities in accordance with National Trauma Data Standard (NTDS) definitions.
• Identification of facility’s trauma population in accordance with NTDS, Georgia, and facility registry inclusion criteria.
• Consistently meet agreed upon goals for record completion while maintaining an accuracy rate greater than 95%.
• Ensure and maintain reliability and confidentiality of trauma patient data.
• Be familiar with the Registry chapter requirements from the current version of the American College of Surgeons, Optimal Resource for Care of the Injured Patient.
• As assigned, assists with preparation for Trauma Services and hospital surveys.
• As assigned, participates in quality and process improvement activities to ensure the accuracy of data collection.
• Attends hospital Registry and other meetings as assigned.
• Maintains compliance with departmental and TQIP/ACS sanctioned ongoing education and maintains records of personal education. Identifies training/learning needs and seeks out educational opportunities.
• Supports data validation projects and inter-rater reliability peer validations.
• Meets productivity goals and strives to meet stretch goals as assigned.
• Ability to comprehend and operate various computer programs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• One year of experience working in a hospital or physician practice.
• Comprehensive knowledge of anatomy and medical terminology and procedures is required as demonstrated through work experience and/or education.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to accurately type 30 WPM.
• Experience with EHR (electronic medical record) use required.

Requirements

• AAAM AIS Coding course and ATS trauma registry course within one (1) year of hire.
• Certified Abbreviated Injury Scaling Specialist (CAISS) certification required within two (2) years of hire.

Preferred Education

• Associate’s degree in a health-related field preferred.

Preferred Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification

• RHIT, RHIA, CPC, CCS, CCA certification preferred.

Preferred Experience

• One year ICD-10-CM & ICD-10-PCS coding experience strongly preferred.
• Trauma/Injury registry experience preferred.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Epic EHR experience and proficiency in using Microsoft Suite, including Word, OneNote, Outlook, and Teams Video Conferencing software preferred.
• ESO/V5 trauma database software experience preferred.

Benefits

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training.
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job.
• Incentive pay for select positions.
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.
• Paid Time Off programs.
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
• Educational Assistance Program.