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Lead Trauma Program Registrar - Baptist Trauma Center - Days

Integris Health, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States, 73116


INTEGRIS Health Baptist Medical Center , Oklahoma's largest not-for-profit health system has a great opportunity for a Lead Trauma Program Registrar in Oklahoma City, OK. In this position, you'll work full time days 8a-5p with our trauma center providing exceptional care to those who have entrusted INTEGRIS Health with their healthcare needs. If our mission of partnering with people to live healthier lives speaks to you, apply today and learn more about our recently enhanced benefits package for all eligible caregivers such as, front loaded PTO, 100% INTEGRIS Health paid short term disability, increased retirement match, and paid family leave. We invite you to join us as we strive to be The Most Trusted Partner for Health.

Under general direction of the Trauma Program Manager, oversees the daily operations of the Trauma Registry function of the Trauma Program. Ensures trauma cases are abstracted and compliant with American College of Surgeons (ACS), National Trauma Data Bank, Trauma Quality Improvement Program and Oklahoma State requirements. May provide day-to-day assistance to registry staff in order to assist in prioritization of work and to ensure that all functions operate smoothly.

Has working knowledge of the American College of Surgeons and Oklahoma State Department of Health inclusion criteria and ability to review reports and/or charts for possible candidates and select qualifying patients.

Serves as site coordinator for the trauma registry.

Assists with information regarding the Trauma Registry.

Makes work assignments for the Trauma Registrars.

Ensures that all cases are entered, and the record is closed within 60 days of discharge per ACS Requirements.

Ensures that patient confidentiality is met in regard to HIPAA compliance.

Supports the Trauma Program by coordinating various clinical data collection initiatives for performance improvement, state reporting and designation, national reporting, and ACS Trauma Center verification.

Ensures appropriate and timely submissions of Trauma Registry Data to all applicable entities, including the ACS TQIP Program and State.

Enter and submit trauma patient data, through the trauma registry software, according to established state and national protocols.

Identify and abstract trauma registry data cases by referencing primary and secondary sources of information.

Complete each identified patient record in a timely manner as requested by the trauma program leadership.

General Responsibilities:

Serves as member of the Trauma Operations Committee.

Serve as a resource person in the development, maintenance, and troubleshooting of assigned database initiatives.

Serves as a Resource for the training and growth of Trauma Registry personnel.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Education:

Graduate of Health Information Management baccalaureate, accredited Nursing Program

OR

an equivalent combination of education and experience in a health-related field. This to include: experience in coding, abstracting data or emergency room activities for the required education/certification.

Experience:

Understanding of medical terminology required. Utilizing electronic medical records. Excellent organizational skills.

Licensure/Certifications/Registrations Required:

Must have previously attended (or attends within 12 months of Hire) the following courses: The American Trauma Society’s Trauma Registrar Course or equivalent provided by a state trauma program, The Association of the Advancement of Automotive Medicine’s Injury Scaling Course, ICD-10 Coding Course that must be refreshed every five years.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of principles and practices of clinical trauma care, the trauma registry, medical records, coding and registry report writing.

Database management skills, especially in abstracting and coding trauma related data from medical records and laboratory reports that are computerized.

Good computer and interpersonal skills, professional behavior, and the ability to collaborate with others across the healthcare spectrum.

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