Trauma Data Specialist & Registry Analyst

WVU Medicine; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals in Morgantown, WV is seeking a Trauma Registrar to ensure accurate collection, entry, and reporting of trauma data for regulatory compliance and performance improvement. You will abstract data, analyze records, and generate dashboards for oversight bodies and internal teams.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or equivalent; RHIT and/or Certified Trauma Registrar Certification preferred, with 1 year trauma registry or health information management

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Preferred: Certified Trauma Registrar Certification through the American Trauma Society.
• RHIT certification through AHIMA preferred.
• 1 year Trauma Registry or Health Information Management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identifies trauma patients that meet inclusion criteria for the trauma registry from daily logs of the emergency department, operating room, and hospital admissions.
• Abstracts from the trauma patient medical record accurate information for the Trauma Registry in a timely manner.
• Reviews, analyzes, and interprets data from all available patient information systems.
• Reconciles missing or conflicting data and coordinates with outside agencies to obtain medical records when appropriate.
• Collects, enters, and submits data to the state as required.
• Generates a monthly dashboard, monthly routine reports, annual reports, and responds to special requests for statistical information.
• Participates as an integral member of the Trauma Committee.
• Attends and participates in the regional and state trauma meetings and completes registry specific training as available.
• Participates in professional development to assure skills and knowledge of trauma data information.
• Assumes primary responsibility for accurate and concurrent trauma registry data. Reviews and validates trauma registry data regularly.

Skills

Medical terminology

Medical record content

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

RHIT Certification

Certified Trauma Registrar Certification

Job description

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals in Morgantown, WV is seeking a Trauma Registrar to ensure accurate collection, entry, and reporting of trauma data for regulatory compliance and performance improvement. You will abstract data, analyze records, and generate dashboards for oversight bodies and internal teams.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or equivalent; RHIT and/or Certified Trauma Registrar Certification preferred, with 1 year trauma registry or health information management