Trauma Registrar - HCA Healthcare

Description

Introduction

Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a Trauma Registrar with TriCities Hospital you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back!

Benefits

TriCities Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
  
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
  
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
  
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
  
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
  
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  
• Colleague recognition program
  
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
  
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Would you like to unlock your potential with a leading healthcare provider dedicated to the growth and development of our colleagues? Join the TriCities Hospital family! We will give you the tools and resources you need to succeed in our organization. We are looking for an enthusiastic Trauma Registrar to help us reach our goals. Unlock your potential!

Job Summary and Qualifications

1 Uses technical expertise to execute all data management activities with the focus of maintaining the Trauma Registry database through data abstraction. Utilizes expertise in ICD-9 & ICD-10 Coding principles, Abbreviated Injury Scale, E-codes and interpretation of Emergency Medical Services pre-hospital reports. Must have a strong command of medical terminology and human anatomy and physiology in assuring accuracy and consistency of data. Will also abstract data on all patients requested by the Trauma Medical Director, Co-Director or Trauma Program Director, and Trauma Performance Improvement Manager.

2 As a team member of the Trauma Service department, the Trauma Registrar is responsible for medical record analysis, data abstraction, and overall data management specific to the trauma patient. Must perform functions consistent with the trauma registrar requirements for trauma accreditation as stated in the Virginia Trauma Center Designation Manual. Acts as a resource on trauma data and information.

3 Coordinates trauma registry information, assuring information is complete and in accordance with state regulations prior to submission.

4 Maintains and utilizes database software that will produce reports accurately reflecting trauma activity at Reston Hospital Center. May design and/or generate trauma related reports for medical and other professional staff in accordance with guidelines for requesting trauma registry data. Uses PI tools as appropriate such as run charts and diagrams to display data. Submits all required trauma data to the State Trauma Registry in a timely and accurate manner. Assists with the organization, coordination, and minute taking of various trauma related meetings and conferences.

5 Possess good working knowledge of computer software including, but not limited to, word processing, spreadsheet, and database in presentation of the data. Promotes a service of excellence in quality, teamwork, respectful communication, and maintenance of professional behavior.

6 Attends monthly / quarterly Interdisciplinary Trauma Committee meetings as needed reporting on registry and performance improvement data. Attends quarterly State Trauma meetings as needed. Participates in community education and outreach activities as requested. Provides injury prevention written material as requested for patients, families and the community. Provides education to nursing and medical staff as needed as determined by program director.

7 Obtained certifications or attend two courses within 12 months of being hired: (1) the American Trauma Society’s (ATS) Trauma Registrar Course or equivalent provided by a state trauma program; and (2) The Association of the Advancement of Automotive Medicine’s Injury Scaling Course as required by ACS Trauma Verification.

8 Maintains 8 hours per year or 24 hours in a 3 year period of continuing education that is specific to trauma service job duties and/or delivery of trauma care.

9 Other duties as assigned.

What qualifications you will need:

• EXPERIENCE

  Required- Thorough understanding of ICD-9 & ICD-10 coding; computer applications including word

  processing, spreadsheet, and medical records database/system; accurate keyboarding skills; verbal & written

  communication skills on a level to work actively and effectively with medical and professional staff; team building

  and problem solving skills. Minimum of 2 years prior Health Information Management records system, Allied

  Health Profession, HIM coding, or like experience required for non-credentialed staff

  Preferred - Additional hospital and / or pre-hospital care experience preferred.

  EDUCATION

  Required- High School or equivalent, medical terminology and human anatomy/physiology are required.

  Preferred - Related college degree preferred. Accredited Records Technician (ART) and /or Trauma

  Registrar certification or candidate working toward such certifications preferred.

TriCities Hospitalhas provided quality healthcare services since 1915. We give patient's access to trained physicians and advanced technology. With more than a century of pioneering healthcare, our 140+ bed hospital is one of the leading acute care facilities for the Tri-Cities Region. A top performing hospital recognized by the Joint Commission, TriCities Hospital has also received recognition from the American Association of Respiratory Care. Our emergency room is stroke and chest pain accredited.

TriCities Hospital has provided quality healthcare services since 1915. We give patient's access to trained physicians and advanced technology. With more than a century of pioneering healthcare, our is one of the leading acute care facilities for the Tri-Cities Region. A recognized by the Joint Commission, TriCities Hospital has also received recognition from the American Association of Respiratory Care. Our emergency room is .

At TriCities Hospital, our care like family culture extends to our patients, our people and our community. We are committed to each other because when we join together, our patients are cared for in the safest and most compassionate way.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

Be a part of an organization that invests in you! We are reviewing applications for our Trauma Registrar opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your application and help us raise the bar in patient care!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.