Trauma Registrar (Full time) Jefferson Abington

Job Details

Under the supervision of the Trauma Program Manager establishes and maintains efficient operations of the Trauma Registry to meet the Pennsylvania Trauma System Foundation and other data collection and other reporting requirements. He/she provides additional support to the Trauma Program through other delegated coordination and secretarial responsibilities.

Job Description

Essential Functions

• Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.

• Abstracts data from the medical record for data collection

• Performs data entry and verification function for the Trauma Registrar according to established deadlines and written procedures to assure timeliness and accuracy of database.

• Identifies trauma cases, using established criteria by retrieving appropriate information for inclusion into trauma registry

• Maintains accurate records to ensure complete and organized trauma database.

• Compiles and submits designated reports and summaries according to established deadlines and to assist in efficient and effective program operation

• Provides staff assistance to Program Manager for effective and efficient program operations and to meet regulatory body requirements.

• Obtain/maintain education required by Pennsylvania Trauma System Foundation Standards of Accreditation

• Attend state and national meetings as requested

Education:

High school diploma or GED

AND

Experience:

Post high school training in anatomy and physiology, medical terminology.

Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, and clinical/therapeutic modalities.

ICD 10-CM coding preferred.

RHIA, RHIT or CSTR or equivalent in training/experience preferred.

Knowledge of ICD10-CM coding and AIS scoring preferred

Database experience preferred

Minimum Certifications, Registration or License Requirements:

CSTR/CAISS certification preferred.

Additional Information

Microsoft Office, including Excel

Work Shift

Workday Day (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Employee Entity

Abington Memorial Hospital

Primary Location Address

1200 Old York Road, Abington, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University , home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health , nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.

Benefits

Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps ), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.

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