Job Title: Trauma Registrar Location: Castro Valley, CA Pay Rate: $40-45/hr. Duration: 13 Weeks Contract
Schedule & Notes: Day 5x8-Hour (08:00 - 17:00) Job Duties: Manages the trauma registry database system for the Trauma Services department. Collects, compiles and presents data regarding the incidence, severity and causes of traumatic injuries, ensuring accuracy, timeliness and accessibility of information. Maintains clinical and/or research databases for identified programs/ specialty clinics. Collects data used for multiple purposes, which may include process improvement activities and clinical effectiveness/ research studies. May prepare information for patient/family education and/ or participate in community outreach activities. Identifies patients with diagnosis meeting Trauma criteria; abstracts medical records for trauma registry information, coding diagnoses according to scoring data. Submits trauma registry data to the county/state as appropriate. Maintains all quality assurance issues related to the registry. Produces reports from the trauma registry for injury research, performance/quality improvement and administration Skills Required: Proficient knowledge of ICD-9 coding. Ability to review and abstract information from the medical record and/or various external database. Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology sufficient to evaluate, abstract, and code specific diagnosis and treatment information from patient medical records. Data abstraction principles and guidelines, basic math and ability to perform basic analytical calculations. Must have working knowledge of regulations regarding confidentiality, release of medical information and the role of regulatory agencies in assigned setting. Proven sound judgment and ability to work within delegated authorities. Must demonstrate written and verbal interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills, thorough knowledge of english grammar and spelling. Ability to read, write, hear, and verbally communicate in English to the degree required to perform the job. Computer proficiency in Microsoft software to include Excel, Access and Word