Trauma Registrar

Job Description

Performs all functions of case finding, abstraction, database maintenance, report production, and patient follow-up for the trauma registry. Ensures that Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is in compliance with state reporting requirements and fulfills criteria for accreditation as set forth by the American College of Surgeons as designated through the state office of EMS and Trauma.

• Codes and categorizes data and collects data elements falling under the criteria set forth by national trauma databases.
• Supports trauma data management for the Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta system.
• Proactively supports efforts that ensure delivery of safe patient care and services and promote a safe environment at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta.

Experience

• 2 years of experience in a medical registry or database
• 1 year of experience in ICD-9-CM and CPT-4 coding in a hospital setting

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical degree in Allied Health
• Bachelor’s degree
• Certified Specialist in Trauma Registries (CSTR)
• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• High degree of clerical accuracy with attention to detail and ability to organize data
• Good problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy/physiology
• Computer literacy

Job Responsibilities

• Networks with all ancillary departments (e.g., surgery, medical records, quality, and performance improvement) to ensure that all monitored cases are identified.
• Abstracts all reportable cases to meet the Georgia Central Trauma Registry, Georgia Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund Commission, National Trauma Data Bank, and any additional data items as requested within 48 hours of discharge dependent on availability of medical record.
• Collaborates in medical record abstracting, identifies the principal and secondary diagnoses and procedures, and enters all pertinent medical record data into the trauma registry.
• Provides updates and generates reports daily to check the registry for accuracy.
• Ensures that all new trauma death cases and discrepancies are processed through the Trauma Peer Review committee.
• Participates in Trauma Peer Review committee preparation, including schedule preparation, recording and transcription of meeting minutes, coordination of audio-visual equipment, meeting room preparation, and catering.
• Serves as an integral component of the data management team at Arthur M. Blank and Scottish Rite, working closely with Trauma Coordinators and physicians.
• Participates in registry database maintenance, including entry of all extended database data elements per Georgia Central Trauma Registry and National Trauma Data Bank standards.
• Participates in 75 percent of Georgia Committee for Trauma Excellence meetings and serves on Georgia Committee for Trauma Excellence data and registry bi-monthly subcommittee.
• Demonstrates understanding and supports family-centered care philosophy.
• Complies with infection control, safety, and Occupational Safety and Health Administration procedures and regulations.
• Mets all in-service requirements as outlined in Personnel Policy #8312-702-92, Nursing Policy #6000-112A-85, and additional departmental requirements if applicable.
• Aids physicians with literature requests and information searches.

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta

• Equal Opportunity Employer