TRAUMA REGISTRAR - PER DIEM

About Us

At Cooper University Health Care, our commitment to providing extraordinary health care begins with our team. Our extraordinary professionals are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhanced access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies, and research protocols. We offer competitive rates and compensation programs, a comprehensive benefits program for full and part-time employees, attractive working conditions, and opportunities for career growth through professional development. Discover why Cooper University Health Care is the employer of choice in South Jersey.

Responsibilities

• Follow all policies and procedures associated with the coding classification schemes to assign diagnostic and procedural codes to the trauma patient population.
• Participate in the American College of Surgeons accreditation/site survey process by assisting with compilation, preparation, and presentation of data.
• Support and participate in the research efforts of the Division of Trauma and Cooper University Hospital.
• Assist with data validation and report preparation and generation as needed.
• Help create an Institutional Data Dictionary and provide timely review.
• Train new employees and oversee monthly registrar education.
• Abstract data from patient charts in an accurate and timely manner with minimal variances.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Trauma Registrar or similar health-related experience (e.g., RN, EMT, CNA, medical coder, HIM) required.
• Previous experience in Trauma, chart auditing, AAAM Coding, ICD-9 & 10 codes, and medical procedure coding strongly preferred.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Medical Terminology Course or equivalent experience.

Qualifications

• Per the American College of Surgeons Regulations for Trauma Registrars, each registrar must complete a Trauma Registry Course, ICD-10 Coding Course, and AAAM Coding Course within one year of hire.
• Each Trauma Registrar must maintain eight trauma-related continuing education hours each year.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits program including health, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement.