The Trauma Program has the responsibility of Trauma Program data abstracting and reporting. The purpose of this position of Registrar is to maintain the integrity of the Trauma Registry (inpatient, outpatient, and other established criteria), which contains patient care data from the following phases of care: prehospital, emergency department, hospital course, and final outcomes. The incumbent is responsible for assuring the accuracy of all components of the database, producing reports, and participating in complex database management processes. The incumbent also monitors accounts for the Trauma Program and assists the manager to ensure proper use of the monies if needed. The incumbent serves as a liaison to Patient Financial Services to support the billing of facility fees for the Trauma service, per UCDH, Federal, State, County, and/or third-party payer policies and guidelines as needed. The Trauma Program also has the responsibility for providing public and professional trauma education. The incumbent is responsible for coordinating and facilitating the American College of Surgeons Advanced Trauma Life Support Course offered at UC Davis Health.

Apply By Date

(4/11/2024 at 11:59pm);

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience with databases, spreadsheets, and word processing programs and applications.
• Experience in abstracting and exposure to patient medical records
• Knowledge of medical and technical terminology and practices to include knowledge of pre-hospital care, emergency, and discharge information and characteristics of trauma patients.
• Analytical skills to begin with a stated problem, identify needed information and obtain it from a variety of sources, draw conclusions, develop and evaluate alternatives, develop solutions and monitor processes.
• Critical thinking skills required to determine formulas or queries to abstract information from trauma database.
• Comprehensive knowledge of medical diagnostic and procedural terminology required. Understanding of disease process, anatomy and physiology necessary to identify, assess and resolve issues of performance improvement and quality of care.
• Skills to accurately read handwritten and transcribed documents in the medical record, interprets information, and enters complete and accurate data into electronic database and/or manual data collection applications.
• Skills to work accurately under pressure with the flexibility to maintain effectiveness when there are multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Skills to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing with individuals possessing varying levels of comprehension.
• Tact and diplomacy skills required in obtaining information from widely varied hospital and public sources.
• Problem solving and decision-making skills to independently define a problem, identify the resources available, create viable solutions and take the necessary action.
• Knowledge of policies and procedures regarding data security and confidentiality to protect the inappropriate release of information.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Trauma One database.
• Prior completion of a human anatomy course.
• Experience with EPIC for Electronic Medical Records (EMR).
• Experience coordinating educational courses such as Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS), or a conference.
• Knowledge of ICD/CPT coding is desirable.
• Awareness of current information related to reimbursement regulations for the various payers is beneficial.
• Knowledge of trauma systems

Department Description

The Trauma Program is committed to achieving greater efficiencies in the delivery of health care services, reducing costs, and improving the quality of care delivered to trauma patients. This is accomplished using effective performance measures to collect reliable data and by addressing processes that have important direct or indirect effects on patient outcomes including those that cross internal and external organizational boundaries. The Trauma Program is also committed to community outreach, prevention, and education. UC Davis provides optimal care to the critically injured patient in accordance with regulations for Level 1 Adult and Level 1 Pediatric Trauma centers.

Position Information

• Salary or Pay Range: $37.56-$46.73
• Salary Frequency: Hourly
• Salary Grade: 113
• Payroll Title: PAT RCDS ABSTRACTOR 3
• Number of Positions: 1
• Appointment Type: Career
• Percentage of Time: 100%
• Shift Hours: 08
• Location: North Addition Office Building
• Union Representation: Yes, EX
• Benefits Eligible: Yes
• Hybrid/Remote/On-Site: On-Sitem

Benefits

Outstanding benefits and perks are among the many rewards of working for the University of California. UC Davis Health offers a full range of benefits, resources and programs to help you bring your best self to work, as well as to help you and your family achieve your health, wellness, financial and career goals. Learn more about the benefits below and eligibility rules by visiting our handy Benefits Summary and our Benefits Page

• If you are represented by a union, benefits are negotiated between the University of California (UC) and your union and finalized in a contract. Read your bargaining unit's employment contract, stay abreast of current negotiations and learn about collective bargaining at UC: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/labor/bargaining-units/index.html
• High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family’s needs
• UC pays for Dental and Vision insurance premiums for you and your family
• Extensive leave benefits including Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave
• Paid Holidays annually as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Paid time off for professional development as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Education Reimbursement Program as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth
• WorkLife and Wellness programs and resources
• On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services
• Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance and legal coverage
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer & Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program for qualified roles
• Retirement benefit options for eligible roles including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans. More information on our retirement benefits can be found here
• UC Davis cares about building a community, which is why we provide resources to enhance diversity, equity and inclusion as well as Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support our staff

Special Requirements

• This position is a critical position and subject to a background check and drug screen. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background investigation including criminal history, identity checks and drug screen.
• As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs, as may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

At UC Davis, we’re solving life’s most urgent challenges to bring a fuller, healthier, and more resilient world within reach. We grow from every challenge we take on and we don’t just maintain - we improve. We recognize that creating an inclusive and intellectually vibrant organization means understanding and valuing both our individual differences and our common ground. The most comprehensive solutions come from the most diverse minds, and you belong here. As you consider joining UC Davis, please explore our Principles of Community, our Clinical Strategic Plan and strategic vision for research and education, and our latest efforts to outgrow the expected. The University of California, Davis is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

For the University of California’s Affirmative Action Policy please visit:https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20.

For the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.

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