Registrar - Trauma
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Community Health Systems Professional Services Corporation
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Registrar - Trauma
Community Health Systems Professional Services Corporation
Posted 2 months ago
Full Time
Longview, Texas
In Person
Smart Summary
Responsibilities
The Trauma Registrar is responsible for collecting, entering, and maintaining comprehensive trauma patient data to support quality improvement and regulatory compliance. They collaborate with clinical teams and leadership to ensure data integrity and facilitate accurate reporting for trauma program goals.
Qualifications
You have 0-2 years of experience in a healthcare setting, including patient registration or medical office scheduling, and 1-2 years of experience with trauma registry databases. You possess strong medical terminology knowledge and are proficient with electronic health records and Microsoft Office applications.
Must Have Skills for ATS
Trauma Registry Databases
NTDB
TRACS
ICD coding
Medical Terminology
Anatomy
Physiology
ACS
Electronic Health Records
Microsoft Office
Certified Trauma Registrar
Job Description
The Trauma Registrar is responsible for collecting, entering, and maintaining comprehensive trauma patient data in the trauma registry database. This role ensures the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of trauma data to support quality improvement, performance monitoring, research, and compliance with state and national trauma reporting standards. The Trauma Registrar collaborates closely with trauma program leadership, clinical teams, and regulatory bodies to support trauma program goals and accreditation readiness.
Essential Functions
- Identifies eligible trauma patients for inclusion in the trauma registry based on established criteria.
- Enters and maintains detailed trauma data, including demographic, clinical, procedural, and outcome information, in the trauma registry system.
- Reviews medical records and provider documentation to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency of data.
- Performs regular audits and validation of trauma registry data to ensure data integrity and compliance with internal and external standards.
- Generates reports for use by trauma program leadership, clinical teams, regulatory agencies, and national databases.
- Supports the trauma program’s performance improvement initiatives by compiling data for quality assurance and benchmarking.
- Tracks trauma outcomes such as length of stay, complications, mortality, and readmissions for internal and external reporting.
- Assists with preparations for trauma center re-verification, including documentation review and submission of required data.
- Collaborates with the Trauma Program Manager/Director, trauma medical staff, and emergency department personnel to facilitate accurate data collection and process improvements.
- Ensures compliance with trauma data submission guidelines, including those outlined by the American College of Surgeons (ACS), state trauma systems, and other accrediting bodies.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
- 0-2 years of experience in a healthcare setting including patient registration, medical office scheduling, or front desk/admissions required and
- 0-2 years of experience in customer service required
- 1-2 years of experience with trauma registry databases (e.g., NTDB, TRACS, or similar systems) and familiarity with ICD coding preferred
- Strong understanding of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology.
- Knowledge of trauma coding guidelines, data abstraction methods, and registry inclusion criteria.
- Familiarity with national trauma standards, including those from ACS and state trauma systems.
- Excellent attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
- Proficiency with trauma registry software, electronic health records, and Microsoft Office applications.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to data privacy standards.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- ATSRCB - Certified Trauma Registrar preferred
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Community Health Systems Professional Services Corporation
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