Trauma Registrar

Position Summary

The Trauma Registrar is responsible for assurance for validity of all trauma registry information, to include the accurate identification of appropriate patients, and all aspects of trauma coding.

Located in downtown Orlando, Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center (ORMC) has served the Central Florida community for more than 100 years. With 898 acute-care and rehabilitative beds, it is among the largest acute-care facilities in the region and the only Level I Trauma Centers in Central Florida. The hospital has earned recognition from U.S. News & World Report as a "Best Hospital" in Central Florida and rated high performing in 12 adult procedures and conditions. Orlando Health ORMC holds the most Beacon Awards for Excellence in the state, awarded by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses to units that employ evidence-based practices to improve patient and family outcomes, and is the only adult-care hospital in Orlando to achieve Magnet Recognition, the gold standard for nursing's contribution to quality patient care, safety, research and service excellence. Orlando Health ORMC is the flagship hospital of the Orlando Health system of care, which includes 24 award-winning hospitals and ERs, 9 specialty institutes, 14 urgent care centers, 100+ primary care practices and more than 60 outpatient facilities that span Florida's east to west coasts and beyond. Collectively, we provide care for more than 142,000 inpatient and 3.9 million outpatient visits each year. Orlando Health is committed to providing you with benefits that go beyond the expected, with career-growing FREE education programs and well-being services to support you and your family through every stage of life. We begin your benefits on day one and offer flexibility wherever possible so that you can be present for your passions. "Orlando Health Is Your Best Place to Work" is not just something we say, it's our promise to you.

Responsibilities

* Identifies trauma patients based on specific criteria, abstract complex clinical data, perform data entry, and calculate an accurate severity score within the trauma registry.
* Performs trauma related ICD-10 diagnostic coding and related procedure coding.
* Completes all aspects of Abbreviated Injury Scale coding.
* Analyzes and abstracts data with accuracy.
* Performs peer review audits for data validation.
* Maintains at least 95% validity on all critical data elements.
* Assures registry validity through frequent custom report review and registry utilities.
* Assures all data points of registry are properly completed and updated.
* Follows State guidelines to assure all essential elements are properly recorded.
* Maintains concurrent registry through daily abstraction on discharged clients and current admissions.
* Assures ongoing registry analysis for promotion of prevention activities, research, and injury/demographic reviews.
* Manages data according to the Orlando Health policies and guidelines.
* Assists with projects under the direction of the Manager, Clinical Specialty Data that support education, research, and goals of the

trauma program.

Qualifications

Education/Training

* Associate degree or higher; or completion of Trauma Registrar Course; or one year of direct trauma registry or ICD-10 coding experience.
* Knowledge of essential medical terminology related to trauma and emergency medical services.
* Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and Windows OS.
* Completion of AAAM's Abbreviated Injury Scale Course, a Trauma Registry course, and ICD-10 within one year of hire.

Experience

Four (4) years in health-related field, with a strong emphasis on data integrity, abstraction, and analysis. Associate degree or higher, may substitute for two (2) years of experience.

Icd10 coding experience highly preferred

Education/Training

* Associate degree or higher; or completion of Trauma Registrar Course; or one year of direct trauma registry or ICD-10 coding experience.
* Knowledge of essential medical terminology related to trauma and emergency medical services.
* Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and Windows OS.
* Completion of AAAM's Abbreviated Injury Scale Course, a Trauma Registry course, and ICD-10 within one year of hire.

Experience

Four (4) years in health-related field, with a strong emphasis on data integrity, abstraction, and analysis. Associate degree or higher, may substitute for two (2) years of experience.

Icd10 coding experience highly preferred

* Identifies trauma patients based on specific criteria, abstract complex clinical data, perform data entry, and calculate an accurate severity score within the trauma registry.
* Performs trauma related ICD-10 diagnostic coding and related procedure coding.
* Completes all aspects of Abbreviated Injury Scale coding.
* Analyzes and abstracts data with accuracy.
* Performs peer review audits for data validation.
* Maintains at least 95% validity on all critical data elements.
* Assures registry validity through frequent custom report review and registry utilities.
* Assures all data points of registry are properly completed and updated.
* Follows State guidelines to assure all essential elements are properly recorded.
* Maintains concurrent registry through daily abstraction on discharged clients and current admissions.
* Assures ongoing registry analysis for promotion of prevention activities, research, and injury/demographic reviews.
* Manages data according to the Orlando Health policies and guidelines.
* Assists with projects under the direction of the Manager, Clinical Specialty Data that support education, research, and goals of the

trauma program.