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Trauma Registrar - Full Time - Day

Hackensack Meridian Health

Neptune, New Jersey

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
Benchmarking, Communication Skills, Compensation Management, Computer Skills, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Data Entry, Data Quality, Healthcare, High School Diploma, ICD-10, Identify Issues, Leadership, Licensing, Medical Terminology, Microsoft Office, Performance Management, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Quality Metrics, Registrar, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Neptune, New Jersey
POSTED
7 days ago
Overview:

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better.

 

At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community.

 

Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

 

The Trauma Registrar is responsible for data collection, abstraction and the analysis of trauma registry data. This position evaluates and interprets patient data in reference to ICD-10 and AIS coding classification. Complies with NTDS standards in analyzing data for diagnoses.

Responsibilities:

A day in the life of a Trauma Registrar at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:

 

  • Principal job functions include trauma registry data collection, data entry, injury coding and scoring, and complication identification. Ensures charts are completed and closed within 60 days of patient discharge. 
  • Validates data through the completion of concurrent chart review to confirm quality standards are met.
  • Works with the Trauma Program leadership by collecting and tracking data points to assist with Performance Improvement initiatives.
  • Assists in preparing data for site visits, TQIP and NJ State submissions.
  • Acquires and maintains competencies, certifications, and continuing education in order to meet any facility accreditation or individual licensing requirements or unit based needs. These include, but may not be limited to, a trauma registry course certificate, a trauma-specific ICD-10 course certificate, and an AAAM AIS course certificate.
  • Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
  • Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.
Qualifications:

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

  • High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.
  • Experience using an Electronic Health Record (EHR), such as EPIC.
  • Experience working with a registry.
  • Knowledge of medical terminology.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

  • Bachelor's degree in healthcare or other related field.
  • Minimum of three (3) years experience as a Trauma Registrar for a Level I or Level II Trauma Center.

Licenses and Certifications Preferred:

  • Certified Specialist in Trauma Registry (CSTR) Certification.

 

If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!

Starting Minimum Rate: Minimum rate of $25.77 Hourly Job Posting Disclosure: HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package. The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to: Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness. Experience: Years of relevant work experience. Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training. Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies. Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location. Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization. Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered. Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts. In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.

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