Job Summary
A company is looking for a Trauma Registrar for Acute Care Surgery on a per diem basis.
Key Responsibilities
- Accurately enter demographic and visit information into the trauma registry for eligible trauma patients
- Maintain the trauma registry to be 80% complete within 60 days of patient discharge
- Participate in data validation and improvement activities under supervision to ensure accurate data collection
Required Qualifications, Training, and Education
- High school diploma or equivalent required; two years of additional experience can substitute for the degree
- Associate degree in Health Information Management or a related field preferred
- Completion of AAAMs Abbreviated Injury Scale (AIS) course within one year of hire required
- Minimum of one to three years of healthcare experience in trauma, critical care, emergency department, or medical coding required
- Knowledge of data abstraction and validation techniques is required
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