Newport News, Virginia Hiring Range $23.90 - $31.10/Hourly Actual pay is determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, education, credentials, skills, internal equity, and business needs. Please note: This position is not remote. Overview Responsible for following all policies and procedures associated with the coding classification schemes to assign diagnostic and procedural codes to the trauma patient population. Contributes to the proper management of health information through consistent and accurate code assignment processes adhering to all regulatory coding principles. Responsible for overseeing trauma registry activity, including maintenance of a comprehensive trauma registry meeting the requirements of the Virginia Trauma Designation process. This position is responsible for downloading accurate data to the state and national data registries. Additionally, this individual coordinates the collection and analysis of statistical data related to the clinical outcomes for the designated patient populations, supporting the DNV initiatives for outcomes research. The Registrar works to improve the quality of the trauma program through the tracking and dissemination of various quality indicators. What you will do Maintains annual competencies. Promotes RHS through physician relationships. Facilitates medical staff participation in quality management and program leadership. Demonstrates the ability to work within RHS's policies and procedures regarding work assignments, attendance, and interpersonal relations. Participates in public relations, marketing, and outreach programs to promote the trauma system program and to provide trauma prevention education to the community. Abstracts data from patient charts in an accurate and timely manner with minimal variances.
Qualifications
Education
High School Diploma or GED, (Required)
Experience
2 years Anatomy and medical terminology background and/or coding experience (Preferred) 1 year Healthcare and medical record experience (Preferred) Licenses and Certifications Certified Specialist in Trauma Registries (CSTR) - American Trauma Society (ATS) Certification Examination for Trauma Registrars within 2 Years(Required) To learn more about being a team member with Riverside Health System visit us at https://www.riversideonline.com/careers. If loving your work is important to you, consider a career at Riverside. By joining our team, you can make a difference in people's lives. Our mission is to care for others as we would care for those we love. We extend that sense of caring to every patient, resident and customer, as well as to each member of our team. We offer care at all stages of life, in hundreds of locations, giving you room to grow your career, along with great benefits and perks. At Riverside Health, your trust and safety are our top priorities. Unfortunately, job scams are on the rise across the country, and we want to help you feel confident in knowing what is — and is not — part of our hiring process. Learn more about how to recognize a legitimate Riverside job opportunity and what to do if you suspect a scam by visiting this site.