Manager Trauma Registry- Augusta
Wellstar Health System
Summary
Responsible for the day-to-day activities and supervision of Trauma Registry staff in order to meet data submission, reporting, and compliance requirements in support of the goals of the AU Health Trauma Program. Responsible for the coordination of all registry activities and performs functions of case finding, data retrieval, analysis, follow-up and dissemination of trauma registry data.
Job description
Job Summary
Responsible for the day-to-day activities and supervision of Trauma Registry staff in order to meet data submission, reporting, and compliance requirements in support of the goals of the AU Health Trauma Program. Responsible for the coordination of all registry activities and performs functions of case finding, data retrieval, analysis, follow-up and dissemination of trauma registry data.
Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions
- Manages day-to-day administrative operations of the Trauma Registry department to include managing Registry staff, invoice processing, supply ordering, and human resources documentation.
- Accurately abstracts and enters data into the trauma registry software.
- Oversees registry validation process and downloads to the state's Trauma Patient Registry, Georgia Quality Improvement Program (GQIP) and national TQIP.
- Onboards new Trauma Registrars and oversees registry continuing education activities.
- Actively participates in statewide Trauma Registry Subcommittee.
- Assists with data requests for Multidisciplinary Trauma Conferences.
- Ensures compliance with the American College of Surgeons' (ACS) verification standards, Committee on Trauma requirements and the state of Georgia requirements to maintain and support a designated Trauma Program.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.
Requirements
- Associate's degree in Health Information Management or Nursing
- Minimum 3 years experience in trauma registry
- Experience with TQIP data standards
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Knowledge of medical record-keeping procedures, medical terminology, anatomy, and applicable regulations
- Knowledge of personal computer operations and computer skills necessary for trauma data storage and retrieval
Company overview
Wellstar Health System is one of Georgia's largest and most comprehensive integrated healthcare systems, founded in 1993 and headquartered in Marietta, Georgia. As a non-profit health system, Wellstar operates with a mission to enhance the health and well-being of every person it serves through its PeopleCare approach. The system employs approximately 29,469 to 33,000 team members across multiple hospitals, health parks, medical offices, outpatient centers, pediatric centers, nursing facilities, and hospice and home care services. Wellstar is nationally recognized for operating Georgia's largest integrated trauma network and features the second-largest Emergency Department in the United States. The organization provides more than $1 billion annually in charity care and community programs, demonstrating its commitment to community health. Wellstar has earned numerous accolades including recognition on Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For, Best Workplaces in Health Care, and PEOPLE Companies that Care lists. The system embraces innovation through its venture firm Catalyst by Wellstar, which nurtures early-stage healthcare companies, and maintains academic partnerships with institutions like the Medical College of Georgia for caregiver training. With specialties spanning cardiovascular care, oncology, women's health, pediatrics, musculoskeletal services, and numerous other medical disciplines, Wellstar delivers comprehensive healthcare across all stages of life.