Trauma Registrar

Cook Children's Health Care System; Fort Worth, Town of Texas, New York (TX, WI, NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Fort Worth is seeking a Trauma Registrar to manage data collection and maintain records for the Trauma Registry. The role requires expertise in medical terminology, data analysis, and coding. The ideal candidate will have experience in medical records coding and a strong understanding of trauma processes. Join a dedicated team focused on providing exceptional care to children.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience with medical records coding and abstracting preferred.
• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology and trauma disease processes is essential.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for data collection and maintenance of records for Trauma Registry.
• Coordinate quality review of abstracts and assist with annual report.

Skills

Medical Terminology

Data Analysis

Computer Skills

Education

Certification as Trauma Registrar

Tools

Excel

Word

Digital Innovations COLLECTOR

Job description

Location:

Dodson Medical Office Building

Department:

Trauma

Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

Standard Weekly Hours:

40

Summary:

The trauma registrar is responsible for complete and accurate data collection and maintenance of records for all patients who meet inclusion criteria for the Trauma Registry. Standards for data collection are based on Cook Children's Medical Center policies and procedures, the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma (ACSCOT) and Texas Department of State Health Services (TDSHS) EMS and Trauma Registry. The Trauma Registrar is responsible for abstracting and entering data into the Trauma Registry accurately, generating reports and performing routine system maintenance. The Registrar will upload registry data to the regional, state and national registries as required and follow up on accuracy of the data. The Trauma Registrar is responsible for coordinating the quality review of abstracts entered into the registry. Responsibilities also include assisting with the annual report, conducting a variety of data analysis and reports, coordinating and preparing for survey by the American College of Surgeons. This position requires a background in medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, data analysis and collection and relies heavily on diagnosis and procedure coding.

Education and Experience:

• 2 years of experience with medical records coding and abstracting preferred
• Experience with injury severity scoring preferred
• Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology and trauma disease processes is essential
• Computer skills essential including excel and word
• Experience with Digital Innovations COLLECTOR a plus

Certification/Licensure:

• Certification as Trauma Registrar a plus

About Us:

Cook Children's Medical Center is the cornerstone of Cook Children's, and offers advanced technologies, research and treatments, surgery, rehabilitation and ancillary services all designed to meet children's needs.

Cook Children's is an EOE/AA, Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.