Texas Health Resources
Part‑time Trauma Registrar
Part‑time (29 hours week) Trauma Registrar in the newly developed Trauma Program at Texas Health Resources, Denton, Texas.
Work Location Texas Health Denton, 3000 N I‑35 Denton, Texas 76201
Working Hours Part‑time, days – 29 hours per week
Department Highlights
Opportunity to work closely with the Trauma Program Manager.
Available training: AAAM Injury Coding, Trauma Registry Certification, ICD‑10 Course certificates.
Requirements
HS diploma or equivalent (required)
Associate’s degree in Health Information or related field (preferred)
ATC or equivalent Trauma Registrar Course (preferred)
AAAM injury coding course (preferred)
1 year experience with chart auditing, quality improvement, data entry (required)
1 year medical records experience (preferred)
Trauma Registrar Certification upon hire (preferred)
Experience with CAISS, coding certificate, or RHIT (preferred)
Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, disease processes, and statistics
Positive interpersonal and communication skills
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Proficiency with computers; familiarity with CareConnect, Excel, and Collector
Ability to use external resources to obtain/analyze trauma‑related data
Position Responsibilities
Provide quality, safe patient care and exceptional customer service.
Create and maintain a collaborative work environment.
Champion actions to reduce/eliminate patient risks.
Incorporate customer needs and expectations into daily operations.
Collaborate with staff, physicians, patients, family and external customers to determine expectations.
Complete daily analysis of medical records for trauma patients to determine registry reporting eligibility.
Maintain registry, and orderly records of data to be coded and abstracted.
Address case discovery, patient rounds and performance improvement processes daily.
Communicate current regulatory requirements and monitor compliance.
Perform queries for reports from the trauma registry database.
Analyze data to fulfill administrative and medical staff requests.
Download essential data to the Texas Department of Health Bureau of Epidemiology on a monthly basis and the National Trauma Data Bank annually.
Collect patient care data, identify and report significant findings to the Trauma Program Manager/Coordinator and Trauma Medical Director.
Monitor trauma patient records for quality‑improvement indicators.
Provide quality, patient‑centered care that is safe, timely, effective, efficient and equitable.
Establish collegial relationships with physicians and support effective communication among physicians, staff and other departments.
Promote a professional image in demeanor, appearance, attitude and behaviors.
Integrate team‑building strategies and principles of group process in interactions.
Provide safe patient care at affordable costs delivered by compassionate caregivers.
Identify ineffective and costly processes and take action to improve them.
Remain flexible with scheduling to help meet departmental/patient needs.
Assume responsibility for and participate in projects as needed.
Coordinate care across a broader continuum, including injury prevention, pre‑hospital, acute, emergent and rehabilitation.
Integrate ACS guidelines for trauma patient care into the continuum.
Coordinate efforts in the progressive growth of the trauma system.
Contribute to unit‑based programs and research strategies.
Additional Perks
401k, PTO, medical, dental, paid parental leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment program and other benefits.
High‑quality patient care delivery through nursing education and research innovations.
Strong Unit Based Council.
Supportive team environment with outstanding growth opportunities.
To learn more, visit the Texas Health Careers site for benefits, job listings and awards.
Questions or concerns? Email recruitment@texashealth.org.
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Work Location Texas Health Denton, 3000 N I‑35 Denton, Texas 76201
Working Hours Part‑time, days – 29 hours per week
Department Highlights
Opportunity to work closely with the Trauma Program Manager.
Available training: AAAM Injury Coding, Trauma Registry Certification, ICD‑10 Course certificates.
Requirements
HS diploma or equivalent (required)
Associate’s degree in Health Information or related field (preferred)
ATC or equivalent Trauma Registrar Course (preferred)
AAAM injury coding course (preferred)
1 year experience with chart auditing, quality improvement, data entry (required)
1 year medical records experience (preferred)
Trauma Registrar Certification upon hire (preferred)
Experience with CAISS, coding certificate, or RHIT (preferred)
Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, disease processes, and statistics
Positive interpersonal and communication skills
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Proficiency with computers; familiarity with CareConnect, Excel, and Collector
Ability to use external resources to obtain/analyze trauma‑related data
Position Responsibilities
Provide quality, safe patient care and exceptional customer service.
Create and maintain a collaborative work environment.
Champion actions to reduce/eliminate patient risks.
Incorporate customer needs and expectations into daily operations.
Collaborate with staff, physicians, patients, family and external customers to determine expectations.
Complete daily analysis of medical records for trauma patients to determine registry reporting eligibility.
Maintain registry, and orderly records of data to be coded and abstracted.
Address case discovery, patient rounds and performance improvement processes daily.
Communicate current regulatory requirements and monitor compliance.
Perform queries for reports from the trauma registry database.
Analyze data to fulfill administrative and medical staff requests.
Download essential data to the Texas Department of Health Bureau of Epidemiology on a monthly basis and the National Trauma Data Bank annually.
Collect patient care data, identify and report significant findings to the Trauma Program Manager/Coordinator and Trauma Medical Director.
Monitor trauma patient records for quality‑improvement indicators.
Provide quality, patient‑centered care that is safe, timely, effective, efficient and equitable.
Establish collegial relationships with physicians and support effective communication among physicians, staff and other departments.
Promote a professional image in demeanor, appearance, attitude and behaviors.
Integrate team‑building strategies and principles of group process in interactions.
Provide safe patient care at affordable costs delivered by compassionate caregivers.
Identify ineffective and costly processes and take action to improve them.
Remain flexible with scheduling to help meet departmental/patient needs.
Assume responsibility for and participate in projects as needed.
Coordinate care across a broader continuum, including injury prevention, pre‑hospital, acute, emergent and rehabilitation.
Integrate ACS guidelines for trauma patient care into the continuum.
Coordinate efforts in the progressive growth of the trauma system.
Contribute to unit‑based programs and research strategies.
Additional Perks
401k, PTO, medical, dental, paid parental leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment program and other benefits.
High‑quality patient care delivery through nursing education and research innovations.
Strong Unit Based Council.
Supportive team environment with outstanding growth opportunities.
To learn more, visit the Texas Health Careers site for benefits, job listings and awards.
Questions or concerns? Email recruitment@texashealth.org.
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