Trauma Registrar- Trauma Administration - Full Time - Remote - Ukiah Valley

Job description
Job Description

Adventist Health Ukiah Valley has been deeply connected to the community we serve since 1956. We are comprised of a 50-bed acute care medical center, level IV trauma center, level II intensive care nursery services, extensive physical rehabilitation program, outpatient surgery and diagnostic center and advanced wound care center. Ukiah is a unique small town that charms you with its rich character, arts, vineyards and natural surroundings. Ukiah beckons you to explore all that the valley has to offer amidst our 300 days of sunshine each year. We are also conveniently located just two hours north of San Francisco and 45 minutes from the Pacific Coast.

Job Summary

Maintains current and accurate procedures and practices and maintains an up-to-date data dictionary and daily operations manual. Performs a variety of data collection activities from direct chart abstraction and enters into a comprehensive computerized data management system. Liaises between administration, quality department and trauma stakeholders to provide reports on a scheduled and ad hoc basis. Collects trauma data for injury research, prevention and quality improvement tracking. Assures accuracy and confidentiality in the handling of all trauma registry related matters and is concerned with and active in the improvement of Trauma Program within the facility.

Job Requirements

Education and Work Experience:
• High School Education/GED or equivalent: Preferred
• Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred
• Completed an ICD-10 course or an ICD-10 refresher course every 5 years: Required within one year of hire
• Accrue at least 24 hours of trauma-related CE during the verification cycle: Required within one year of hire
• Participate in and pass AAAM's Abbreviated Injury Scale (AIS) course for the version used by Cerner: Required within one year of hire

Licenses/Certifications
• Trauma Registrar Certification: Preferred
• Certified Abbreviated Injury Scale Specialist (CAISS) certification: Preferred

Facility Specific License/Certifications
• Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQI BLS) certification: Required
• Injury Scale Specialist (CAISS): Required
• ICD_CM_PROFICIENCY (AAPC-CPB): Required

Essential Functions
• Performs accurate data abstraction and data entry. Reviews and updates daily trauma log. Identifies all reportable cases for inclusion into the trauma registry. Cross checks with other systems to ensure capture of all trauma patients. Updates trauma log and provides missing data elements in the log and in the registry as information becomes available.
• Accountable for the integrity of the information extracted and input into the trauma registry. Reviews and updates daily trauma log. Identifies all reportable cases for inclusion into the trauma registry. Cross checks with other systems to ensure capture of all trauma patients. Updates trauma log and provides missing data elements in the log and in the registry as information becomes available.
• Responsible for gathering information and preparing reports. Maintains pertinent meeting minutes as requested. Provides overall support for the trauma office.
• Maintains and adheres to strict schedules for reporting and other regulatory requirements.
• Participates in the trauma performance improvement (PI) program through attending daily trauma rounds, assists with identifying issues or trends when abstracting charts or through other means. Brings PI issues to the attention of direct leadership for direction on resolution. Tracks and prepares reports of all PI issues identified.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

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About Us

Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.