Trauma Registrar

About the Role

The Trauma Registrar collects and collates trauma patient care data for Los Angeles County's regional database (Trauma and Emergency Medical Information System - TEMIS). Responsibilities include abstracting data from charts and billing records, entering data in standard format, performing ICD-10 coding, and AIS Injury Severity Scoring on all trauma patients' diagnoses. The role also involves designing TEMIS reports for analyzing trauma data for quality improvement and research activities, and inputting additional trauma data for related projects and databases as needed.

This position is remote, but requires a primary residence in California prior to the start date.

Responsibilities

• Collect and collate trauma patient care data for Los Angeles County’s regional database (TEMIS).
• Abstract data from medical charts and billing office records.
• Enter data in a standardized format.
• Perform ICD-10 coding and AIS Injury Severity Scoring for all trauma patients’ diagnoses.
• Design TEMIS reports for quality improvement and research activities.
• Input additional trauma data for related projects and databases as required.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience working in a trauma registry/trauma registrar role.
• Extensive training in statistical methodology, data collection, and analysis techniques.
• Knowledge of medical science, medical record practices (navigation and data extraction), and proficiency in word processing.
• Typing skills of 65 words per minute (wpm).
• Completion of an ICD-10 coding course, AIS Injury Severity Scoring, and CPT Coding course.
• Proficiency with National Trauma Data Set/Trauma Quality Improvement Program data collection requirements (preferred).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with manuscript and grant writing/submission.
• Experience with the LA County trauma registry and Trauma One system.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent (required).
• Bachelor’s Degree (preferred).
• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) or Accredited Record Technician (ART) (preferred).
• Certified Abbreviated Injury Scale Specialist (CAISS) or Certified Specialist in Trauma Registry (CSTR).

Schedule

Monday - Friday, Day shift.