Trauma Registrar - Manistee & Frankfort, MI - Full Time - Day Shift - Munson Healthcare

Acknowledges that safety is a self-responsibility. Knows the physical requirements of the job and work within those guidelines. Performs job duties safely at all times, utilizing learned body mechanics and transferring/lifting techniques. Plans actions to promote safety. Reports any unsafe situation/equipment according to Hospital procedure. 

Data abstraction and entry into the trauma registry. This includes identification of all reportable cases for inclusion in the registry from ER patient log. In addition, concurrent abstraction from in-house charts in coordination with the Trauma Coordinator and other Trauma Service Data Collection Assistants will be an expectation. Report generation for Trauma PI and all research activities related to the MMC Trauma population would be a routine function of the Registry role. Furthermore, membership and active participation in Michigan and local Trauma Registry Committees/Councils is an essential piece of this function. 

Performs clerical duties. This includes typing letters, reports, minutes, and procedures. Maintenance of Trauma manuals, mailing lists and logs is also included. 

Accurately codes medical information using AIS, ISS and where appropriate ICD-9-CM after obtaining appropriate training opportunities for maintenance of accurate ISS scores for the MMC Trauma Registry. 

May assist with development of PowerPoint presentations, lecture and presentation materials for Trauma Service educational and outreach activities. May include assistance with clerical activities for TNCC and ENPC courses. 

Development of data acquisition forms, charts, and reports from Access or Excel when necessary. 

Communicates with physicians to request clarification on a condition/procedure or to request the addition of same to enhance DRG reimbursement or the severity index or to be consistent with established guidelines.