Trauma Registrar - Kettering - Trauma -Ft/First

Overview

Kettering Health is a not-for-profit system of 13 medical centers and more than 120 outpatient facilities serving southwest Ohio. We are committed to transforming the health care experience with high-quality care for every stage of life. Our service-oriented mission is in action every day, whether it's by providing care in our facilities, training the next generation of health care professionals, or serving others through international outreach.

Department Overview

Kettering Health Main Campus

• Kettering Health Main Campus, formerly Kettering Medical Center, is the flagship hospital of Kettering Health and has been serving Kettering, Ohio and the Greater Dayton area since 1964.

• The facility includes the Benjamin and Marian Schuster Heart Hospital, maternity service with a level III neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), and level II Emergency Care.

• In 2020, KH Main Campus received an "A" from the Leapfrog Group, a national patient safety watchdog, ranking among the safest hospitals in the United States.

• Received 4 Star Baby-Friendly Hospital status by the Ohio Hospital Association.

• Awarded as one of the 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals by IBM Watson Health in 2020.

• Kettering received the Outstanding Patient Experience Award by Healthgrades (2017-2019).

• Accredited by the American College of Emergency Physicians as a Level 3 Geriatric Emergency Department.

• 465-bed hospital (includes newborn beds)

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

High school graduate required. College degree or education related to health information systems, medical records information systems or data systems preferred.

Work Experience:

Experience as a certified coding specialist with knowledge of registry methodology, experience in ICD-10/AIS coding or experience as a trauma registrar preferred.

License, Certification and Registrations:

Certification as a CSTR-Certified Specialist in Trauma Registry by the American College of Surgeons after 2 years of hire.

Skills:

Proficiency in a word processing program required; Microsoft Word preferred. Proficiency using computer database programs required; Microsoft Access preferred. Knowledge and skill in methods of filing and retrieval of information.

Typing skills of 60 wpm required.

Ability to plan, initiate responsibilities and follow through with a minimum of direct supervision