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Job TitleTrauma Registrar

                        

LocationCanton

                    

FacilityCleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital

                     

DepartmentTrauma-Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital

                      

Job CodeB1803W

                     

ShiftDays

                       

Schedule7:00am-3:30pm/8:00am-4:30pm

                       

Job Summary

                         

Job Details

Trauma Registrar - RHIT New Grads welcome to apply!  

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Mercy Hospital where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Officially becoming a full member of the Cleveland Clinic Health System in 2021, Mercy Hospital offers a wide variety of medical specialties to the communities in and around Stark County. Here, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.   

Under the direction and supervision of the Trauma Medical Director and Trauma Program Manager, the Trauma Registrar abstracts and codes medical record data on trauma patients according to guidelines established by the American College of Surgeons, Trauma Quality Improvement Program (TQIP), the State of Ohio Trauma Registry, and the regional trauma system. The registrar performs all data collection, abstraction and entry of all trauma patients into the trauma registry and assigns ICD-9/ICD-10, ISS, AIS, E-Codes, and Trauma Scores. 

A caregiver in this position works a hybrid schedule Monday through Friday, 20 hours per week. Shift can start as early as 7:30 a.m.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:  

Complete identification of patient records for entry into the trauma registry. 

Collect, abstract, and accurately enter trauma patient information into the trauma registry in a timely manner. 

Complete final entry of patient data no later than 60 days post discharge. 

Participate in data validation and maintain department standard.  

Comply with all internal/external reporting requests and requirements. 

Assist in the preparation for American College of Surgeons trauma center verification. 

Ensure data is abstracted and submitted to meet the American College of Surgeons and State of Ohio data submission deadlines. 

Close charts according to the American College of Surgeons guidelines. 

Complete 8 hours of trauma registry related continuing education per year as recommended by the American College of Surgeons. 

Obtain required certifications/education as directed by the American College of Surgeons.  Generally includes AAAM AIS, trauma registry and ICD 10 (or updated versions). 

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

Knowledge of and skills using Epic and Excel.  

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

Associate’s degree in healthcare or two years of experience including medical terminology. 

Certified Specialist in Trauma Registry (CSTR), Registered Information Technician (RHIT), or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS). 

Previous data registry experience including knowledge in case abstraction, data entry, ICD-9 or ICD-10 coding, and AIS/ISS scoring. 

Strong background in anatomy and medical terminology.  

Knowledge of TraumaBase.  

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Physical Requirements

Frequently sitting at computer, eye strain, wrist and back strain.  Frequent high degree of dexterity in computer work.

Personal Protective Equipment

Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

                       

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