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Role Description

The Clinical Registrar in Trauma Services is responsible for medical record analysis, data abstraction, and overall data management specific to the trauma patient.

• Reviews all data management activities with focus on maintaining the Trauma Registry database through data abstraction.
• Utilizes expertise in ICD-9 Coding principles, Abbreviated Injury Scale, E-codes and interpretation of Emergency Medical Services prehospital reports.
• Performs first level medical record reviews in the trauma patient population.
• Collects relevant patient data in accordance with accepted guidelines.
• Develops, runs, and maintains reports based on state audit filters.
• Provides administrative support to department.
• Assists with organization and coordination of various trauma related conferences and maintains conference minutes.
• Collects, maintains, and analyzes data; develops documents and spreadsheets.
• May schedule appointments and answer calls.
• May design and/or generate trauma-related reports for medical and other professional staff in accordance with guidelines for requesting Trauma Registry Data.
• Submits all required trauma data to the State Registry in a timely and accurate manner.
• Participates in community education and outreach activities.
• Provides injury prevention written material to patients, families and the community.
• Organizes educational presentations, exhibits, and community events for professionals and the community.
• Represents Carilion Clinic at conferences and professional meetings.
• Promotes programs and arranges exhibits at various community presentations and events in collaboration with the management team and Strategic Development.
• Actively participates in quality and performance improvement projects and initiatives.

Qualifications

• High School or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience with Health Information Management records system, Allied Health Profession, HIM coding, or like experience required for non-credentialed staff.
• Accredited Records Technician (ART) and/or Trauma Registrar certification preferred.

Requirements

• Must be familiar with medical terminology and human anatomy/physiology.
• Thorough understanding of ICD-9 codes.
• Computer applications including word processing, spreadsheet, and medical records database/system.
• Accurate keyboarding skills.
• Verbal & written communication skills on a level to work actively and effectively with medical and professional staff.
• Team building and problem-solving skills.
• Good working knowledge of computer software including, but not limited to, word processing, spreadsheet, and database in presentation of the data.
• Must be familiar with access to and use of hospital data/information systems.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits
• Employer Funded Pension Plan, vested after five years (Voluntary 403B)
• Paid Time Off (accrued from day one)
• Onsite fitness studios and discounts to our Carilion Wellness centers
• Access to our health and wellness app, Virgin Pulse
• Discounts on childcare
• Continued education and training