TRAUMA REG COORD

Education

Minimum Level of Education Required:  High School completion / GED

Additional requirements:

Preferred educational qualifications: Health Information Management or related field

Licensure/Certification/Registration

CSTR-Certified Specialist in Trauma Registry required 

American Trauma Society registry course or other approved state

ICD-10 Course within the past 5 years

AAAM AIS Course

Certified Abbreviated Injury Scale Specialist (CAISS) within 1 year of hire

Experience

Minimum Level of Experience Required:  1 - 3  years of job-related experience

Preferred experience:  Knowledge of EPIC and ESO TraumaBase preferred

Other experience requirements: Experience or knowledge in medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology required. 

Must be a High School graduate and have one of the following:

Previous registry experience.

Associate degree in Health Information Management (HIM), Computer Science, or other related field.  A bachelor’s degree is preferred.   

Knowledge/Skills

• Must be able to multitask with constant interruptions while maintaining a pleasant demeanor
• Basic computer knowledge
• Strong organization skills
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills