Trauma Registrar
Core
Maintains a trauma registry database for VCU Health System's adult and pediatric trauma programs to support Level 1 Trauma Center verification and quality improvement.
Role type
Medical data abstractor and coder (trauma registry)
Builds
Trauma registry database for regulatory verification and performance improvement
Domain
Healthcare / Trauma Surgery
Required skills
ICD-10 coding, Abbreviated Injury Scale (AIS) scoring, medical terminology, data abstraction, MS Office proficiency, data entry, chart review
Preferred skills
CPC/CCS/RHIT certification, trauma or surgery registry experience, ICD-10 coding courses
Technologies
Electronic medical records, prehospital databases, Windows-based software, MS Excel, MS Word
Responsibilities
Identify cases for registry inclusion, abstract data from EMR and prehospital sources, assign ICD-10 codes and AIS scores, perform daily chart reviews, report complications and quality issues, assist with performance improvement activities
Seniority
Entry to Mid-level, hands-on IC