Trauma RegistrarIdentifies, abstracts, data enters and codes trauma patient records using TraumaBase. The registrar has contact with various departments throughout the hospital. The registrar will demonstrate knowledge and ability in trauma registry methodology, case abstraction, data entry, coding and simple ad hoc reporting.Minimum Level of Education Required: High School completion / GEDPreferred educational qualifications: Health information management systems (HIMS)Position specific testing requirement: Medical terminology and Basic anatomyMinimum Level of Experience Required: 1 - 3 years of job-related experiencePrior job title or occupational experience: Trauma Registry, HIMS, Health Unit CoordinatorPrior specific functional responsibilities: Data abstraction and ability to use computer programsPreferred experience: Previous registry experience or Health Unit Coordinator or HIMS.Proficient in Microsoft Office; especially Excel, computerized databases, Electronic Medical recordsDemonstrates ability to collate and assess raw data, ability to analyze dataExcellent oral and written communication skills, maintains confidentiality; HIPAA compliance, strong attention to detailAmerican Trauma Society Registrar Course or State equivalent within 1 year of hire required by the American College of SurgeonsAssociation of advancement of automotive medicine injury scaling course within 1 year of hire required by the American College of SurgeonsAchieve 8 hours of registry specific continuing education required by the American College of SurgeonsSuccessfully achieve Certified Specialist in Trauma Registry within 2 years of hire and with no more than 2 attempts.