Position Summary: 

The Trauma Registry retrieves, abstracts, and enters clinical and demographic information into the trauma registry database in accordance with current American College of Surgeons and State of MT coding guidelines. The incumbent is responsible for reporting quality and system issues to the Trauma Coordinator that affect the integrity of the Trauma program.

Minimum Qualifications:

Required

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Trauma Registry Course completion within 1 year of hire
• 2 years’ clinical experience in healthcare (Emergency Department or acute care preferred)

Preferred

• College or vocational training in healthcare
• Montana Licensure (Emergency Medical Technician)
• Prior work experience in medical coding or trauma registrar
• Experience with healthcare quality system

Essential Job Functions:

In addition to the essential functions of the job listed below, employees must have on-time completion of all required education as assigned per DNV requirements, Bozeman Health policy, and other registry requirements.

• Organize and maintain data systems, which conforms to the standard of the trauma registry operation
• Process patient data as established by the American College of Surgeons and the State of MT
• Analyze patient data to determine opportunities for improvement
• Run reports off of Report Writer to assist trauma coordinator to identify trends and statistics
• Chart analysis and completion for submission of data to the National Trauma Data Bank and state of MT central registry
• Monthly attendance at Trauma Committee and take notes
• Assist in community prevention and education activities such as Stop the Bleed and Driver’s Educations programs

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrates sound judgement, patience, and maintains a professional demeanor at all times
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Exercises tact, discretion, sensitivity and maintains confidentiality
• Computer applications, MS Office, EMR, internet applications and standard office equipment
• Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work while meeting multiple deadlines
• Self-directed, completes assignments accurately, thoroughly and with minimal oversight
• Advanced math skills; ability to collect, analyze, interpret and/or present complex data.
• Detail oriented, organizational skills and the ability to prioritize
• Strong emotional intelligence, interpersonal and teamwork skills

Schedule Requirements

• This role requires regular and sustained attendance.
• The position may necessitate working beyond a standard 40-hour workweek, including weekends and after-hours shifts.
• On-call work may be required to respond promptly to organizational, patient, or employee needs.

Physical Requirements

• Lifting (Rarely – 30 pounds): Exerting force occasionally and/or using a negligible amount of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects or people.
• Sit (Continuously): Maintaining a sitting posture for extended periods may include adjusting body position to prevent discomfort or strain.
• Stand (Occasionally): Maintaining a standing posture for extended periods may include adjusting body position to prevent discomfort or strain.
• Walk (Occasionally): Walking and moving around within the work area requires good balance and coordination.
• Climb (Rarely): Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like using feet and legs; may also use hands and arms.
• Twist/Bend/Stoop/Kneel (Occasionally): Twisting, bending, stooping, and kneeling require flexibility and a wide range of motion in the spine and joints.
• Reach Above Shoulder Level (Occasionally): Lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling objects as necessary above the shoulder, requiring strength and stability.
• Push/Pull (Occasionally): Using the upper extremities to press or exert force against something with steady force to thrust forward, downward, or outward.
• Fine-Finger Movements (Continuously): Picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than using the whole hand as in handling.
• Vision (Continuously): Close visual acuity to prepare and analyze data and figures and to read computer screens, printed materials, and handwritten materials.
• Cognitive Skills (Continuously): Learn new tasks, remember processes, maintain focus, complete tasks independently, and make timely decisions in the context of a workflow.
• Exposures (Rarely): Bloodborne pathogens, such as blood, bodily fluids, or tissues. Radiation in settings where medical imaging procedures are performed. Various chemicals and medications are used in healthcare settings. Job tasks may involve handling cleaning products, disinfectants, and other substances. Infectious diseases due to contact with patients in areas that may have contagious illnesses.

*Frequency Key:  Continuously (100% - 67% of the time), Repeatedly (66% - 33% of the time), Occasionally (32% - 4% of the time), Rarely (3% - 1% of the time), Never (0%).

77346060 Trauma Services (BHDH)