Trauma Registrar

Prime Healthcare; Port Huron (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Trauma Registrar responsible for managing patient data within the Trauma Registry system. This role involves ensuring data accuracy, supporting quality assurance efforts, and reporting to the Trauma Coordinator. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, BLS certification, and relevant clinical experience.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of clinical healthcare-related experience.
• Trauma database training preferred.
• Successful completion of the Certification Examination for Trauma Registrars (CSTR) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collect and verify accuracy of patient data from the Trauma Registry system.
• Create and maintain clinical and statistical data.
• Provide data and statistical reports to the Trauma Coordinator.

Skills

Typing

Computer literacy

Data analysis

Report writing

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Current BLS certification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

Lake Huron Medical Center is a 139-bed community hospital providing a wide range of inpatient and outpatient healthcare services to residents of St. Clair and Sanilac counties. Services include emergency care, primary stroke center, cancer care, surgical services, physical therapy and rehabilitation, pulmonary rehabilitation, and specialized diabetes programs.

It is affiliated with Lake Huron Medical Group, which offers patient-centered primary and specialty care across the Blue Water Area. The hospital has received multiple recognitions for quality and safety, including the Leapfrog Group's grade "A," the Healthgrades Patient Safety Excellence Award, a four-star rating from CMS, and The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval. More information is available at www.mylakehuron.com.

As part of Prime Healthcare, Lake Huron Medical Center is recognized as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for 2024 by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group. This recognition is based on extensive employee reviews, reflecting our commitment to a positive and supportive work environment.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. Discrimination or harassment based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, military status, genetic information, or other protected categories is prohibited. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf

Responsibilities

The Trauma Registrar is responsible for collecting, completing, and verifying the accuracy of patient data from the Trauma Registry system. This role supports quality assurance and improvement efforts by creating and maintaining clinical and statistical data, including AIS coding and abstracting data elements as required by the American College of Surgeons, the National Trauma Data Bank, the Trauma Program, and DRMC Hospital. The Registrar provides data and statistical reports to the Trauma Coordinator monthly and upon request. Additionally, the Registrar may assist with trauma outreach efforts as time permits. The position reports directly to the Trauma Coordinator and adheres to trauma registry standards.

Qualifications

Education and Work Experience:

1. High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
2. Current BLS certification upon hire, with ongoing maintenance required.
3. Proficiency in typing, computer literacy, and experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
4. At least 3 years of clinical healthcare-related experience.
5. Ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines.
6. Trauma database training is preferred.
7. Knowledge of basic anatomy and data entry skills.
8. ICD-9-CM/ICD-10-CM coding, E-codes, and Injury Severity Scoring experience are preferred.
9. Understanding of quality assurance and process improvement is preferred.
10. Experience with data analysis and report writing is desired.
11. Successful completion of the Certification Examination for Trauma Registrars (CSTR) is preferred.