TRAUMA REGISTRAR

Position: Trauma Registrar, Department: Trauma Services, Facility: Atrium Medical Center

About the role

Identifies, abstracts, data enters and codes trauma patient records using TraumaBase. The registrar has contact with various departments throughout the hospital. The registrar will demonstrate knowledge and ability in trauma registry methodology, case abstraction, data entry, coding and simple ad hoc reporting.

Responsibilities

• Identify, abstract, data enter, and code trauma patient records using TraumaBase.
• Liaise with various departments throughout the hospital.
• Demonstrate knowledge and ability in trauma registry methodology, case abstraction, data entry, coding, and simple ad hoc reporting.

Requirements

• Education: High School completion / GED.
• Preferred educational qualifications: Health information management systems (HIMS).
• Position‑specific testing requirement: Medical terminology and Basic anatomy.
• Experience: 1‑3 years of job‑related experience.
• Prior job title or occupational experience: Trauma Registry, HIMS, Health Unit Coordinator.
• Prior specific functional responsibilities: Data abstraction and ability to use computer programs.
• Preferred experience: Previous registry experience or Health Unit Coordinator or HIMS.

Qualifications

• American Trauma Society Registrar Course or State equivalent within 1 year of hire (required by the American College of Surgeons).
• Association for the Advancement of Automotive Medicine Injury Scaling Course within 1 year of hire (required by the American College of Surgeons).
• Achieve 8 hours of registry‑specific continuing education required by the American College of Surgeons.
• Successfully achieve Certified Specialist in Trauma Registry within 2 years of hire, with no more than 2 attempts.

Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Experience with computerized databases and Electronic Medical Records.
• Ability to collate and assess raw data; ability to analyze data.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Maintains confidentiality; HIPAA compliance.
• Strong attention to detail.