Registrar Trauma PRN - Las Cruces, United States - MountainView Regional Medical Center

Description

The Trauma Program Registrar is responsible for collecting, abstracting and coding data for trauma patients and entering in the State Trauma Registry.

The Trauma Registrar works both independently and in collaboration with the trauma program manager, trauma medical director, and other members of the health care team and the management staff.

He/she ensures adherence to data management protocols set forth in order to maintain trauma status. Works with billing in regards to trauma coding and medical records.

Work as EMS liaison, in gathering data for PI review and assisting in inventory of Emergency Preparedness Supplies and training drills.

Assists with quality control activities, information requests, and quality improvement studies as requested.

The Trauma Program Registrar is self-directed and self-motivating, plans and conducts work with minimal direction, and reports the progress of work to the Trauma Program Manager.

Position Qualifications


Education:

Required:
High School Diploma or GED


Preferred:
EMT, PCT, C.N.A, C.M.A


Preferred:
Worked in Medical Billing

Experience


Required:
One (1) year of clinical / acute care experience.


Preferred:
Experience in trauma, emergency and/or critical care


Preferred:
Proficient in medical terminology, data entry and computer skills.

Ability to establish and maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
Ability to accept and implement change.
Ability to problem solving make decisions.

Licenses/Certificates


Required:

• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) - Due by close of business on the last day of the month after one (1) full month of work.
• AAAM AIS Coding Course within 1 year of hire.(Association for the Advancement of Automotive Medicine Abbreviated Injury Scale).

At MountainView we pride ourselves on fostering an environment that is warm and welcoming where everyone feels heard, supported and valued.

An environment that embodies a "family" culture that emphasizes not only the high standards in the care we deliver but also in the personal connections and relationships that form the heart of our institution.

Our healthcare professionals and support staff work together as a close-knit family, united by a shared commitment to healing and improving the lives of our patients and each other.

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