Trauma Registrar - FT - Day Jobs in Borough of Neptune City at Hackensack Meridian Health

Overview

“Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.” 

Come join our Amazing team here at Hackensack Meridian Health! We offer EXCELLENT benefits, Scheduling Flexibility, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Discounts and much more!!!

The Trauma Registrar is responsible for data collection, abstraction and the analysis of trauma registry data. This position evaluates and interprets patient data in reference to ICD-10 and AIS coding classification. Complies with NTDS standards in analyzing data for diagnoses.

Responsibilities

• Principal job functions include trauma registry data collection, data entry, injury coding and scoring, and complication identification. Ensures charts are completed and closed within 60 days of patient discharge.
• Validates data through the completion of concurrent chart review to confirm quality standards are met.
• Works with the Trauma Program leadership by collecting and tracking data points to assist with Performance Improvement initiatives.
• Assists in preparing data for site visits, TQIP and NJ State submissions.
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Qualifications

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.
• Experience using an Electronic Health Record (EHR), such as EPIC.
• Experience working with a registry
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree in healthcare or other related field.
• Minimum of 3 years experience as a Trauma Registrar for a Level I or Level II Trauma Center.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• Any trauma registry course certification (Example: American Trauma Society (ATS) Trauma Registry) at hire or to obtain within 3 months of hire. Incumbents in this role as of 1/29/24 shall obtain by 12/31/24.
• Trauma-specific ICD-10 Course Certification at hire or to obtain within 3 months of hire. Incumbents in this role as of 1/29/24 shall obtain by 12/31/24.
• AAAM AIS Course Certificate at hire or to obtain within 3 months of hire. Incumbents in this role as of 1/29/24 shall obtain by 12/31/24.

Licenses and Certifications Preferred:

• Certified Specialist in Trauma Registry (CSTR) Certification.

HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH (HMH) IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding, genetic information, refusal to submit to a genetic test or make available to an employer the results of a genetic test, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, national origin, nationality, ancestry, disability, marital status, liability for military service, or status as a protected veteran.

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