Wilmington, North Carolina
Why This Role Matters
The Trauma Registrar plays a critical role in ensuring the accuracy of the data collected in accordance with state and national mandated regulations to support Novant Health maintain their Trauma Center status.
What You Will Do
- Schedule - Monday - Friday, daytime hours.
Abstract and collect data from the electronic medical record.
Enter data into the trauma database using trauma data dictionary standards.
Code trauma injuries in the trauma database using AIS injury coding and ICD-10 injury coding.
Run data reports from the trauma database.
Upload data to the state and national trauma databases.
Track and report trauma data metrics for regulatory standards.
Participates in monthly trauma data validation processes.
Attends monthly trauma meetings and participate in process improvement initiatives.
Participate in yearly trauma registrar education.
What You Will Need
Required:
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Completion of the following within 12 months of hire date: AIS Coding Course, Trauma Registrar Course, and ICD-10 Course.
- Ongoing completion of continuing education, with a minimum of 12 hours annually.
- Working knowledge of medical terminology, basic anatomy and physiology.
- Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Basic data entry and computer skills.
- The ability to work in a team setting.
Preferred:
- Associate Degree in Health Information Management or Medical Coding.
- RHIT, CPC, CCA or CCS licensure.
- Certified Abbreviated Injury Scale Specialist (CAAISS) licensure.
- Certified Specialist in Trauma Registry (CSTR) licensure.
- Trauma Registry or other health related experience such as: LPN, EMT, CNA, RHIT, or Medical Coder.
- Working knowledge of AIS Injury coding.
- Working knowledge of ICD-10 coding.
- Previous use of EPIC electronic medical record system.
What’s In It for You:
- Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- Retirement fund with matching contributions.
- Tuition assistance for qualifying team members.
- Employee assistance programs and discounts.