Trauma Registrar - University of Oklahoma Medical Center

OU Health; Oklahoma City (OK); Remote; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

OU Health is seeking a Trauma Registrar to analyze data within medical records and trauma care reports. This role involves coding, reporting, and ensuring quality care in accordance with established guidelines. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Health Information Management and experience in trauma registration, with opportunities for remote work.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits including PTO

401(k) plan

Medical and dental plans

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Health Information Management required.
• At least one year of trauma registrar experience.
• Must attend Trauma Registrar Course or equivalent within 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Review reports and charts for qualifying trauma patients.
• Code and report treatment cases using ICD-10 CM and AIS.
• Manage data, perform case findings, and analyze.

Skills

Understanding of medical terminology

Knowledge of trauma registry principles

Database management skills

Report writing skills

Good computer skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Health Information Management

Job description

Position Title:

Trauma Registrar - University of Oklahoma Medical Center

Department:

Trauma Program

Job Description:

The Trauma Registrar is responsible for reviewing and analyzing data within the medical record and trauma care reports to ensure comprehensive quality care and identify performance gaps.

Location:

This position may be performed remotely from the following locations within the United States: Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Review reports and charts for qualifying trauma patients based on American College of Surgeons and Oklahoma State Department of Health inclusion criteria.
• Code and report treatment cases using ICD-10 CM and Abbreviated Injury Scale (AIS).
• Review care provided to identify variations in process or outcomes.
• Manage data, perform case findings, abstract data, retrieve data, and analyze.
• Ensure registry functions adhere to guidelines from the American College of Surgeons, NTDB, and TQIP.
• Report statistics to physicians, administration, and outside agencies upon request.
• Assist with information related to the Trauma Registry.
• Meet guidelines for record completion in the Trauma Registry.
• Participate in inter-rater validation of abstracted records.

General Responsibilities:

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's degree in Health Information Management required; equivalent education or experience in coding, abstracting, or emergency room activities may be considered.

Experience: At least one year of trauma registrar experience for fully remote positions.

Certifications: Must attend or have attended within 2 years of hire: American Trauma Society’s Trauma Registrar Course or equivalent, Injury Scaling Course by the Association of the Advancement of Automotive Medicine, and ICD-10 Coding Course. ICD-10 Coding Course renewal every 5 years beginning September 2023.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Understanding of medical terminology and utilization of Electronic Medical Records.
• Knowledge of trauma registry principles, medical records, and policies.
• Familiarity with indexing, classification, and staging systems.
• Knowledge of trauma-related medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology.
• Database management skills, especially in abstracting and coding trauma data.
• Report writing skills.
• Good computer and interpersonal skills.

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OU Health is an equal opportunity employer offering comprehensive benefits including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and more. Our benefits package aims to meet your needs both inside and outside of work, providing peace of mind for you and your family.