Trauma Registrar

Cooper University Hospital • Camden, NJ

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About The Position

At Cooper University Health Care, our commitment to providing extraordinary health care begins with our team. Our extraordinary professionals are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhanced access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies and research protocols. We have a commitment to our employees to provide competitive rates and compensation programs. Cooper offers full and part-time employees a comprehensive benefits program, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement. We also provide attractive working conditions and opportunities for career growth through professional development.
Discover why Cooper University Health Care is the employer of choice in South Jersey.
The Trauma Registrar is responsible for following all policies and procedures associated with the coding classification schemes to assign diagnostic and procedural codes to the trauma patient population. Participates in the American College of Surgeons accreditation/site survey process by assisting with compilation, preparation and presentation of data. Supports and participates in the research efforts of the Division of Trauma and Cooper University Hospital.
Participates in the data validation and report preparation and generation as needed
Assist with the creation of an Institutional Data Dictionary and provide timely review
Supports and participates in the research efforts of the Division of Trauma And Cooper University Hospital
Participates in the American College of Surgeons accreditation/site survey process by assisting with compilation, preparation and presentation of data
Responsible for training of new employees and overseeing monthly registrar education
Responsible for following all policies and procedures associated with the coding classification schemes to assign diagnostic and procedural codes to the trauma patient population
Abstracts data from patient charts in an accurate and timely manner with minimal variances

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Trauma registrar, or similar health-related experience such as a RN, EMT, CNA, medical coder, HIM, etc. required
• High School Diploma or Equivalent Required AND Medical Terminology Course or Equivalent Experience.
• Per the American College of Surgeons Regulations for Trauma Registrars each registrar must complete a Trauma Registry Course, ICD-10 Coding Course and AAAM Coding Course within one year of hire.
• Each Trauma Registrar must maintain eight trauma related continuing education hours each year

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in Trauma, chart auditing, AAAM Coding, ICD9 & 10 codes, medical procedure coding strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Following all policies and procedures associated with the coding classification schemes to assign diagnostic and procedural codes to the trauma patient population
• Participating in the American College of Surgeons accreditation/site survey process by assisting with compilation, preparation and presentation of data
• Supporting and participating in the research efforts of the Division of Trauma and Cooper University Hospital
• Participating in the data validation and report preparation and generation as needed
• Assisting with the creation of an Institutional Data Dictionary and provide timely review
• Training new employees and overseeing monthly registrar education
• Abstracting data from patient charts in an accurate and timely manner with minimal variances

Benefits

• health
• dental
• vision
• life
• disability
• retirement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED