Trauma Registrar 2

Baylor Scott & White Health; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate health benefits eligibility

401(k) match up to 5%

Tuition Reimbursement

PTO accrual starting Day 1

Job summary

Baylor Scott & White Health is seeking a Trauma Registrar 2 to ensure the Trauma Registry has accurate, detailed, reliable, and accessible information. This role supports operations, quality initiatives, and research within the trauma center.

The candidate should have 3 years of direct trauma registry abstraction experience, advanced medical terminology knowledge, and strong organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Education requirement stated: Associate's degree or 2 years of work experience above minimum qualification.
• Experience requirement: 3 years of Trauma Registry abstraction.
• Certifications required: AAAM AIS, ICD10 Coding Certificate, TDRC, CAISS, CSTR.

Responsibilities

• Oversees registry database by performing edit checks, mapping, and software upgrades.
• Oversees data validation and chart auditing for accuracy and benchmarking.
• Trains and supports Trauma Registry staff under leadership.
• Generates reports for Trauma Program leadership and hospital research.
• Ensures regulatory compliance and data quality for trauma reporting.

Skills

Organizational skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Relationship building

Autonomy

Medical terminology proficiency

Education

Associate's degree or higher

Tools

Registry database systems

Job description

About Us

Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.

Our Core Values Are

• We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.
• We never settle by constantly striving for better.
• We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.
• We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.

Benefits

Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include:

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1

Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.

Job Summary

In collaboration with Trauma Program Leadership, the Trauma Registrar 2 ensures the Trauma Registry has accurate, detailed, reliable, and accessible information. This supports the operations, quality initiatives, and research of the trauma center.

Essential Functions Of The Role

• Oversees registry database by performing edit checks, mapping, and software upgrades
• Oversees data validation and chart auditing process to ensure accuracy of registry data for benchmarking and process improvement.
• Assists the Trauma Program Manager/Director with orienting and supporting Trauma Registry staff. This includes training, delegation, and reviewing individual and team productivity.
• Provides feedback to Trauma Registrars regarding data entry reports.
• Develops, manages, and maintains registry data collection, validation, and reporting in conjunction with Trauma Program leadership.
• Creates reports and provides data for various stakeholders, including Trauma Program leadership, Trauma Medical Director, and Trauma PI Coordinator. Also, creates reports supporting internal and external hospital-wide research projects and initiatives as requested by Trauma Program Leadership.
• Examines data to support Trauma performance improvement and research. Identifies variations in patient care delivery. Measures clinical outcomes like response times, timeliness of care, length of stay, complications, and cost for the BSWH Trauma Center.
• Ensures compliance with local, state, and national agencies that regulate trauma care.
• Ensures continuous development to comply with the laws and regulations for trauma data collection reporting as well as any updates.
• Ensures compliance with data quality plan.

Key Success Factors

• Knowledge of and ability to use computers, including word processing, spreadsheets, graphics, electronic communication, database management, and report writers.
• Advanced knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology.
• Extensive knowledge of Registry maintenance and related regulations.
• Exceptional organizational skills, the ability to prioritize workload, follow schedules, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work autonomously on assigned projects and to recommend improvement to the process of collecting, maintaining, and reporting information.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to establish productive relationships with a wide variety of health care professionals.
• 3 years of direct Trauma Registry abstraction experience preferred.
• Completion of American Trauma Society's Trauma Registry Course or equivalent state approved data management course.
• ICD - 10 refresher course required within the last 5 years.

Belonging Statement

We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported.

Qualifications

• EDUCATION - Associate's or 2 years of work experience above the minimum qualification
• EXPERIENCE - 3 Years of Experience

CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION

• Abbr. Injury Scale (AAAM AIS)
• ICD10 Coding Certificate (ICD)
• Trauma Data Registry Course (TDRC)
• Cert Abbrev Injury Scale Spec (CAISS), Certified Trauma Registries (CSTR):