Trauma Registry Specialist, Trauma Registration, Full-Time, Days, Remote, MUST RESIDE IN CALIFORNIA

About MarinhealthAre you looking for a place where you are empowered to bring innovation to reality? Join MarinHealth, an integrated, independent healthcare system with deep roots throughout the North Bay. With a world-class physician and clinical team, an affiliation with UCSF Health, an ever-expanding network of clinics, and a new state-of-the-art hospital, MarinHealth is growing quickly. MarinHealth comprises MarinHealth Medical Center, a 327-bed hospital in Greenbrae, and 55 primary care and specialty clinics in Marin, Sonoma, and Napa Counties. We attract healthcare’s most talented trailblazers who appreciate having the best of both worlds: the pioneering medicine of an academic medical center combined with an independent hospital's personalized, caring touch.MarinHealth is already realizing the benefits of impressive growth and has consistently earned high praise and accolades, including being Named One of the Top 250 Hospitals Nationwide by Healthgrades, receiving a 5-star Ranking for Overall Hospital Quality from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and being named the Best Hospital in San Francisco/Marin by Bay Area Parent, among others.CompanyMarin General Hospital dba MarinHealth Medical CenterCompensation Range$33.35 - $50.02Work Shift8 Hour (days) (United States of America)Scheduled Weekly Hours40Job Description SummaryThe Trauma Registry Specialist is responsible for maintaining and completing current and accurate Trauma Registry (inpatient, outpatient trauma patient) databases, which contain patient-care information from the following phases of care: pre-hospital, emergency room, hospital course, and final outcome. Completed work and decisions made are not reviewed when performed within established departmental guidelines. Work is assigned according to patient census data. Work and decisions are subject to review when guidelines require extension and/or interpretation and when proposed solutions affect the work within the Department. Guidelines include policies, procedures, and precedents of the Department, and MarinHealth Medical Center.Job SpecificationsJob Requirements, Prerequisites and Essential Functions:EducationHigh school graduate or equivalent College course work in business, computers, data-entry, or related fields is desirableExperience1-2 years’ experience in abstracting data from medical records, preferably ED/Trauma relatedExperience in data collection using ICD-10 clinical manager codes preferredLicense And CertificationsCertified Tumor Registrar (CTR) preferred at hire.Prerequisite SkillsDemonstrated ability to understand medical terminology and the ability to identify and abstract medical data from paper and electronic medical recordsDemonstrated ability to work accurately work accurately under department timelines, exercising good judgement with minimal supervisionStrong typing and computer skills (data entry/retrieval techniques)Demonstrated computer and software troubleshooting skills, including spreadsheets and word processingAbility to read and interpret written and transcribed documents in the medical record, and ability to enter complete data into on-line computer systemExcellent written and verbal communication/interpersonal skills and the ability to deal with individuals of varying comprehension levelsMust possess tact and diplomacy skills to obtain information from a variety of hospital and public sourcesDemonstrated ability to analyze and interpret dataPrimary Customer Served (Age Specific Criteria)This position is not a patient care position, and as such, this section does not apply.Patient Privacy (HIPAA Compliance)Employees in this position have access to protected health information. The protected health information a person in this position can access includes demographics, date of service, insurance/billing, medical record summary information, and all other information that may be contained in patient records. This position requires patient health information to perform the functions outlined as part of this position description.Duties And ResponsibilitiesEssential (Not Modifiable)GeneralCommitment to Quality (initiative, judgment, and decision-making)Understands how this position’s duties relate to the overall functions of the hospital and to the provision of high-quality serviceDemonstrates flexibility, adaptability, and professional behavior when faced with changes and challengesDemonstrates the ability to assess a situation, consider alternatives, develop options, and choose an appropriate course of actionSeeks guidance and direction as necessary for performance of duties. Assesses appropriate resources prior to making decisionsDemonstrates a personal commitment to continuous quality improvementsTakes responsibility for ongoing personal development, professional growth, and continuing educationCustomer RelationsDemonstrates customer/guest relations skills (such as active listening, paraphrasing, empathy, and positive communication) with internal and external contactsDevelops and maintains cooperative working relationships with all members of the departmentDevelops and maintains cooperative working relationships with facility personnel outside of the departmentInteracts with patients, families, visitors, physicians, and others in a courteous mannerMaintains the confidentiality of patient and facility records and informationPlanning and Time UtilizationOrganizes activities to achieve maximum productivity and efficiency during assigned shiftCompletes routine and priority tasks within established time framesDemonstrates the ability to recognize and deal with prioritiesPerforms duties in an independent manner with minimal supervision or directionReadily offers to assist othersPolicies and ProceduresDemonstrates a thorough understanding of the facility’s fire, safety, and disaster procedures, as contained in the applicable facility manuals, and can verbalize/demonstrate roleFollows safety procedures, operates equipment, and performs job-related duties in a safe manner which prevents accidentsAttends and actively participates in department and facility meetings and classes, including fire, safety, and disaster programsObserves the department dress and grooming code and wears facility identification badgePromptly reports unsafe conditions, and all required repairs or maintenance on equipment, to appropriate staff membersMaintains a clean and safe work environmentDemonstrates use of correct body mechanics in performing workAttendance and ReliabilitySick time or personal days off are within Hospital/Department guidelinesProvides proper notification of absence or tardiness within time framesIs ready to begin work at start of assigned shiftFollows through on work not previously completed and reports incomplete assignments appropriatelyAttends to personal affairs on own time to avoid disrupting the work scheduleCompletes time card accurately by the end of the pay periodSpecificAbstracts data and data input supporting registry concurrencyAbstracts data from multiple sources, including the patient medical record, admission logs and nursing recordsAbstracts from various patient records, required information including treatment during hospitalization, complications and hospital discharge statusInputs into database information on identified hospital course variables and hospital discharge variablesReviews data input to assure accuracy and completeness of Registry recordsPerforms data validation for accuracy and completeness of registry records.Reviews medical record, interprets information, and enters complete and accurate data into on-line computer systemSubmits requests to Medical Records Dept. for chart retrievalAssists in the management of daily operations of the trauma registryAssists with statistical reports in support of Trauma Program Operations and the Trauma Performance Improvement ProgramIn collaboration with the Trauma Specialist, prepares required data for EMS/Trauma Committees for Marin County, State and Regional Trauma CommitteesAssists Trauma Specialist in preparing reports to support ongoing program planningProvides data input and reports to support and direct the Process Improvement ProgramsMonitors Compliance with Trauma Service standards of Patient CareAudits Trauma Registry in compliance with American College of Surgeon StandardsReports performance improvement issues to Trauma Program Manager/Trauma DirectorFollows through on research of performance improvement issues identifiedSecondary (modifiable)All other duties as assigned.AccommodationQualified applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation during the application process by contacting Human Resources at 415-925-7040 or TalentAcquisition@mymarinhealth.org.C.A.R.E.S. StandardsMarinHealth seeks candidates ready to model our C.A.R.E.S. standards—Communication, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, Safety—which foster a healing, trust-based environment for patients and colleagues.Health & ImmunizationsTo protect employees, patients, and our community, MarinHealth requires measles, mumps, varicella, and annual influenza immunizations as a condition of employment (and annually thereafter). COVID-19 vaccination/booster remains strongly recommended. Medical or religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law.CompensationThe posted pay range complies with applicable law and reflects what we reasonably expect to pay for this role. Individual pay is set by skills, experience, qualifications, and internal/market equity, consistent with MarinHealth’s compensation philosophy. Positions covered by collective bargaining agreements are governed by those agreements.Equal EmploymentAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability status, and any other classifications protected by federal, state, and local laws.