Medical University of South Carolina
Trauma Registrar
Medical University of South Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina, United States
Job Description Summary
The Trauma Registrar reports to the Trauma Registry Manager. Under general supervision, the Trauma Registrar is responsible for electronically administering the Trauma Registry Data System in accordance with the requirements of the American College of Surgeons and South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC). This position is also responsible for collecting, compiling, reporting, maintaining and entering accurate and complete data relative to current ICD-CM and AIS coding for the trauma registry. This is a remote position. Entity
Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Worker Type
Employee Worker Sub-Type
Regular Cost Center
CC005295 CHS - Quality QAPI Pay Rate Type
Hourly Pay Grade
Health-23 Scheduled Weekly Hours
40 Work Shift Job Description Responsibilities
The Trauma Registrar, under general supervision, is responsible for electronically administering the Trauma Registry Data System in accordance with the requirements of the American College of Surgeons and DHEC. This includes collecting, compiling, reporting, maintaining and entering accurate and complete data relative to current ICD-CM and AIS coding for the trauma registry. This is a remote position. Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent required; certification in coding (e.g., CPC, CCS) preferred. Basic knowledge of coding systems (ICD-10, CPT, etc.). Strong attention to detail and organizational skills. Good communication skills and willingness to learn. Expert use of Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Visio Certifications, Licenses, Registrations
RHIT, CCS, CCA, CPC, CPC-A, or other coding credential preferred. Additional Job Description
NOTE: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: Continuous – 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent – 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent – 0-2 hours per shift. Ability to perform job functions while standing. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions while sitting. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions while walking. (Frequent) Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work from elevated areas. (Frequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Infrequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to bend at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Frequent) Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous) Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous) Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs. unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift/lower objects 15 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift from 36 inches to overhead 15 lbs. (Infrequent) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance. (Continuous) Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous) Ability to work in a latex safe environment. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Frequent) Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Frequent) Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required. (Continuous) If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us! The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need. Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here:
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The Trauma Registrar reports to the Trauma Registry Manager. Under general supervision, the Trauma Registrar is responsible for electronically administering the Trauma Registry Data System in accordance with the requirements of the American College of Surgeons and South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC). This position is also responsible for collecting, compiling, reporting, maintaining and entering accurate and complete data relative to current ICD-CM and AIS coding for the trauma registry. This is a remote position. Entity
Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Worker Type
Employee Worker Sub-Type
Regular Cost Center
CC005295 CHS - Quality QAPI Pay Rate Type
Hourly Pay Grade
Health-23 Scheduled Weekly Hours
40 Work Shift Job Description Responsibilities
The Trauma Registrar, under general supervision, is responsible for electronically administering the Trauma Registry Data System in accordance with the requirements of the American College of Surgeons and DHEC. This includes collecting, compiling, reporting, maintaining and entering accurate and complete data relative to current ICD-CM and AIS coding for the trauma registry. This is a remote position. Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent required; certification in coding (e.g., CPC, CCS) preferred. Basic knowledge of coding systems (ICD-10, CPT, etc.). Strong attention to detail and organizational skills. Good communication skills and willingness to learn. Expert use of Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Visio Certifications, Licenses, Registrations
RHIT, CCS, CCA, CPC, CPC-A, or other coding credential preferred. Additional Job Description
NOTE: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: Continuous – 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent – 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent – 0-2 hours per shift. Ability to perform job functions while standing. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions while sitting. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions while walking. (Frequent) Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work from elevated areas. (Frequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Infrequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to bend at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Frequent) Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous) Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous) Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs. unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift/lower objects 15 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift from 36 inches to overhead 15 lbs. (Infrequent) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance. (Continuous) Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous) Ability to work in a latex safe environment. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Frequent) Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Frequent) Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required. (Continuous) If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us! The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need. Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here:
http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees
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