Trauma Registrar - Rotating

VCU Health; Richmond (VA); Remote; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

VCU Health seeks a Trauma Registrar to support adult and pediatric Trauma and Surgical Programs by maintaining and managing a database pertaining to injuries and surgical data. This role involves coding, data entry, and ensuring compliance with state and national standards, along with the opportunity for remote work. Candidates should have an Associate’s Degree and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• Experience in registry data abstraction/coding required.
• Certification as a Professional Coder preferred.
• Proficiency with MS Office software.

Responsibilities

• Maintain registry database and perform daily chart reviews.
• Assign ICD-10 codes and ensure data quality.
• Report complications and quality issues to the Supervisor.

Skills

ICD-10 coding

Data abstraction

Medical terminology

Education

Associate’s Degree in medical coding or related field

Job description

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The Trauma/Surgery Registrar supports the VCU Health System’s adult or pediatric Trauma and Surgical Programs and organizational requirements for verification as Level 1 Trauma/Surgery Center by the Commonwealth of Virginia and the American College of Surgeons by maintaining a registry database. This includes identification of cases for inclusion into the registry database, abstraction of data from various sources including the electronic medical record, prehospital databases, and other data sources.

The Trauma/Surgery Registrar assigns ICD-10 diagnosis codes and other specialized coding (including Abbreviated Injury (AIS) Scores) to procedures, comorbidities and complications according to methodologies and coding rules. This position performs on-going daily chart reviews on all patients and enters data into the Registry.

The Trauma/Surgery Registrar reports complications and quality issues to the Supervisor. The Trauma/Surgery Registrar ensures adherence to data management protocols set forth to ensure accurate and timely reporting of data to the organization and regulatory agencies.

The Trauma/Surgery Registrar assists with performance improvement activities.

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire: Certified Professional Coder (CPC); Certified Coding Specialist (CCS); or equivalent coding certification or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) preferred Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment: Certification by the Association for the Advancement of Automotive Medicine as an Abbreviated Injury Scale Specialist (CAISS) within 18 months of hire is required for Trauma Registrars or Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Coding Specialist (CSS), or other equivalent coding certification within 18 months of hire is required for Surgery Registrars Experience REQUIRED: One (1) year work experience in registry data abstraction/coding, or two (2) years of experience in medical data abstraction/coding Proficiency with MS Office software including email, MS-Word, and MS-Excel Experience PREFERRED: Experience in trauma or surgery registry abstraction/coding depending on job assignment Expert skills using Windows-based software (word processing, spreadsheet, databases) Abstracting experience using current requirements by state and national regulatory bodies Experience with medical terminology and acronyms related to diagnosis, procedures, complications and comorbid conditions Experience with accurate and timely data entry and verification to maintain high standards of data quality control Education/training REQUIRED: (Note: work experience may be considered in lieu of credentials not required by law with HR approval.Work experience must be specific to role) Associate’s Degree in any field that includes two semesters of medical terminology and Anatomy/Physiology, or in medical records coding from an accredited program Education/training PREFERRED: Completion of ICD-10 coding courses Independent action(s) required: Performs daily chart reviews on specific patients. Assigns ICD-10 and other specialized codes and enters data into the registry. Interprets medical information. The Registrar is assigned patients of basic to moderate complexity including patients with multiple complications, including deaths. Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable): N/A Additional position requirements: Must be willing and able to work evenings and weekends when necessary based on case volumes and state/national verification site surveys. Age Specific groups served: N/A Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate): Physical Lifting less than 20 lbs. Activities: Prolonged sitting,Repetitive motion Keyboarding, Mouse Mental/Sensory:Strong recall,Reasoning,Problem solving,Hearing,Speak clearly,Write legibly,Reading,Logical thinking Emotional: Fast pace environment, Steady pace, Able to adapt to frequent change

This position is a day/evening shift position and remote work is possible

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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