Title: Trauma Registrar, Remote

Department: Trauma Services

Primary Location: MN-Minneapolis-Downtown Campus

Standard Hours/FTE Status: FTE = 1.00 (80 hours per pay period)

Shift Detail: Day

Job Level: Staff

Employee Status: Regular

Eligible for Benefits: Yes

Union/Non Union: Non-Union

Min: $24.24

Max: $36.36

Job Description:

SUMMARY:

We are currently seeking a Trauma Registrar to join our team. This full-time will primarily work remotely (days M-F).

Purpose of this position: Under supervision by the Trauma Program Manager, the Trauma Registrar is responsible for the detailed review, abstraction and input of patient information into the trauma and burn registry databases.

Current List of non-MN States where Hennepin Healthcare is an Eligible Employer: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Nevada, North Carolina, North Dakota, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Washington, Wisconsin.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Concurrently and retrospectively, collects data from patient electronic health records and a variety of computer-generated sources, on all trauma and burn patients admitted or referred to Hennepin Healthcare HCMC and/or with a Trauma Team Activation
Gathers accurate information to process records and determines trauma or burn patient eligibility inclusion criteria and accurately enters data into the trauma and/or burn registries
Encodes the data, including ICD-10 coding, trauma registry coding, abbreviated injury scoring (AIS) and injury severity scoring (ISS), National Trauma Data Standards (NTDS) Data Dictionary, American Burn Association (ABA) Data Dictionary, and MNTrauma Data Dictionary, using pre-established guidelines
Record keeping such as, weekly time studies, tracking progression of completed and uncompleted cases, and continuing education credits
Accurate data entry of all injuries, procedures, complications and required data fields as established by the NTDS, ABA, and MNTrauma data dictionaries, and HHS-HCMC specific trauma registry data elements
Maintenance of code files and data dictionary
Actively participates in data validation processes for accuracy and consistency of abstracting
Participates in TQIP webinars, monthly education experiences, regularly scheduled registrar meetings, and Trauma Services huddles and staff meetings
Attends Minnesota Trauma Registry Alliance (MTRA) meetings as appropriate
Assists with preparation for trauma and burn center verification site visits
Assists with quality projects and research activities as directed
Additional responsibilities related to the Trauma Registry as assigned by the Lead Trauma Registrar, Trauma Program Manager, Trauma Medical Director, Trauma Data Analyst, Trauma PIPS Coordinators, Pediatric Trauma Coordinator or Burn Program Coordinator

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Qualifications:

Completion of an Associate&#39;s Degree or Bachelor&#39;s Degree in Health Information Management

OR-

An approved equivalent combination of education and work experience that includes the following:

2-3 years of experience with medical terminology, anatomy, coding, data abstraction and data management

Experience and working knowledge of the ICD-10 coding classification system, with the ability to search for all appropriate codes using the index

AND-

Successful completion of the following courses within 6 months of employment (if not done previously):

ATS Trauma Registrar Course

Trauma ICD-10 Diagnosis and Procedure Coding Course

AAAM Injury Severity Scoring Course

Preferred Qualifications:

RHIT (Registered Health Information Technician) or RHIA (Registered Health Information Administrator)
Certified Abbreviated Injury Scale Specialist (CAISS)
Certified Specialist in Trauma Registry (CSTR)
Trauma Registrar experience at a Level I or II Trauma Center
Burn Registrar experience at a verified Burn Center
Successful completion of the ATS Trauma Registrar Course
Successful completion of a Trauma ICD-10 Diagnosis and Procedure Coding Course
Successful completion of AAAM Injury Severity Scoring Course
Working knowledge of ESO TraumaBase, ESO Burn Registry, or BData/BCQP burn registry databases

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft programs and EMR software
Abide by strict confidentiality regulations as defined by HIPAA and hospital policy
Ability to research information
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills

You've made the right choice in considering Hennepin Healthcare for your employment. We offer a wealth of opportunities for individuals who want to make an impact in our patients' lives. We are dedicated to providing Equal Employment Opportunities to both current and prospective employees. We are driven to connect talented individuals with life-changing career opportunities, enabling you to provide exceptional care without exception. Thank you for considering Hennepin Healthcare as a future employer.

Please Note: Offers of employment from Hennepin Healthcare are conditional and contingent upon successful clearance of all background checks and pre-employment requirements.

Total Rewards Package:

We offer a competitive pay rate based on your skills, licensure/certifications, education, experience related to this position, and internal equity.
We provide an extensive benefits program that includes Medical; Dental; Vision; Life, Short and Long-term Term Disability Insurance; Retirement Funds; Paid Time Off; Tuition reimbursement; and license and Certification reimbursement (Available ONLY for benefit eligible positions).
For a complete list of our benefits, please visit our career site on why you should work for us.

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