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Eskenazi Health

TRAUMA REGISTRAR

Eskenazi Health, Indianapolis, Indiana, us, 46262

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Division:

Eskenazi Health

Sub-Division:

Hospital

Req ID:

24880

Schedule:

Full Time

Shift:

Days

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Eskenazi Health serves as the public hospital division of the Health & Hospital Corporation of Marion County. Physicians provide a comprehensive range of primary and specialty care services at the 327-bed hospital and outpatient facilities both on and off of the Eskenazi Health downtown campus as well as at 10 Eskenazi Health Center sites located throughout Indianapolis.

FLSA Status Non-Exempt

Job Role Summary The Trauma Registrar creates and maintains clinical and statistical data as required by the Smith Level I Shock Trauma Center for all inpatient and selected outpatient trauma victims. This position abstracts data elements required for entry into the computerized trauma registry, retrospectively and concurrently.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Creates and maintains clinical and statistical data as required by the Smith Level I Shock Trauma Center for all inpatient and selected outpatient trauma victims

Abstracts data elements required for entry into the computerized trauma registry, retrospectively and concurrently

Maintains files by patient name and date for all patients diagnosed with traumatic injury after December 1, 1987

Maintains a 95% accuracy rate when performing all duties

Assists with creating monthly statistical reports in accordance with established guidelines

Researches through additional data collection systems for pertinent information for accurate data collection

Assists in providing a secure data storage device

Performs routine backups of Collector and other associated programs

Scans current data base for errors

Originates, creates and stores queries and reports on an as-needed-basis

Provides reports in a concise and thorough format

Communicates regularly with the Trauma Program Manager

Assists clinical personnel in research projects and continuous quality improvement activities as related to the trauma registry data

Job Requirements

Associate's degree in Medical Records Technology

Minimum of three years working with medical records

Certified Coding Specialist or at least 4 years of relevant health care experience (i.e., LPN, Paramedic) with computer skills may also be considered

Completion of the American Trauma Society's Trauma Registrar Course or equivalent by the Indiana State Department of Health Division of Trauma and Injury Prevention; and the Association of the Advancement of Automotive Medicine's Injury Scaling Course within 12 months of hire

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of trauma statistical reports, performance improvement and injury prevention

Proficiency in the use of ICD-9/10 coding, AIS, Tri-Code, ISS and AAAM Coding

Evidence of advanced computer skills including, but not limited to, database maintenance and development; Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Power Point, and Access; ability to utilize statistical computer software

Knowledge of advanced medical terminology

Computer literate and proficient in using and coding word processing software

Knowledge of and proficiency in using ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-CM coding system, Glasgow Coma and Revised Trauma Scoring Scales systems

Knowledge of advanced medical terminology

Familiarization with anatomy

Skills in filing (alpha/numeric, terminal digit), data entry, basic clerical duties

Effective oral and written skill necessary for corresponding with all levels of hospital personnel

Accredited by The Joint Commission and named one of the nation's 150 best places to work by Becker’s Hospital Review for four consecutive years and Forbes list of best places to work for women, and Forbes list of America’s best midsize employers’ Eskenazi Health’s programs have received national recognition while also offering new health care opportunities to the local community. As the sponsoring hospital for Indianapolis Emergency Medical Services, the city’s primary EMS provider, Eskenazi Health is also home to the first adult Level I trauma center in Indiana, the only verified adult burn center in Indiana, the first community mental health center in Indiana and the Eskenazi Health Center Primary Care – Center of Excellence in Women’s Health, just to name a few.

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