Trauma Registrar | Rapid City Hospital

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Primary Location Rapid City, SD USA Department RCH Trauma Services Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Starting Pay Rate Range $20.92 - $26.15 (Determined by the knowledge, skills, and experience of the applicant.)

Job Summary The Trauma Registrar is responsible for maintaining the Trauma Registry by accurately and efficiently abstracting patient records and entering data under the direction of the Director of Trauma Services. Provides a range of secretarial duties to support the Trauma Services Office. Monument Health offers competitive wages and benefits on qualifying positions. Some of those benefits can include:

*Supportive work culture *Medical, Vision and Dental Coverage *Retirement Plans, Health Savings Account, and Flexible Spending Account *Instant pay is available for qualifying positions *Paid Time Off Accrual Bank *Opportunities for growth and advancement *Tuition assistance/reimbursement *Excellent pay differentials on qualifying positions *Flexible scheduling

Job Description Essential Functions: • Accurately and efficiently collects and enters trauma patient data into the trauma registry which includes but is not limited to: demographic data, dates & times, physiologic data, procedures, morbidity and performance improvement indicators as requested • Assists with the development, assembly, revision and distribution of trauma committee minutes, forms, orders, manuals, reports, and policies as directed. • Answers telephone with a pleasant voice, proper identification of self and department; offers assistance and relays messages appropriately. • Assists with organizing professional outreach education programs (i.e. TNCC, ATLS, Trauma symposiums, in-services, etc.) • Completes data collection and entry in a timely and accurate manner. • Maintains all reference materials necessary for trauma registry coding and abstracting. • Assists with registry reports as requested and reviews monthly summary reports to assure data completeness. • Obtains documentation from pathology, the coroner and/or appropriate EMS agencies as requested. • Utilizes ICD-10 coding and patient criteria established by the Trauma Committee to identify patients to be entered into the trauma registry from the ED log and electronic medical record. Accurately and efficiently maintains the trauma patient log and trauma project list on a daily basis. • All other duties as assigned.

Additional Requirements Required: Education - High School Diploma/GED Equivalent in General Studies Certifications - W ithin 18 months of being hired: (1) American Trauma Society Trauma Registrar Course - American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma (ACS COT) or equivalent provided by a state trauma program and (2) the Abbreviated Injury Scale (AIS©) - Association for the Advancement of Automotive Medicine (AAAM)

Preferred: Experience - 1+ years of Coding Experience; 1+ years of Emergency Department Experience; 1+ years of Intensive Care Unit Experience; 1+ years of Trauma Registry Experience Certifications - Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - South Dakota Board of Nursing; Medical Records Coder Certification - Accredited University or accredited training professionals

Physical Requirements: Sedentary work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.

1. Displays a positive attitude and flexibility in changing situations, 3. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, 6. Ability to manage and multi-task several requests at one time, 7. Must be detail oriented and possess a high degree of accuracy, 9. Must be able to interpret regulations and policies to ensure compliance within the department, Basic Computer skills, Medical Terminology

Job Category Revenue Cycle Job Family Health Information Management Shift Requires the ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department

Employee Type Regular

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Monument Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

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