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Tufts Medicine Trauma Registrar in Melrose, Massachusetts
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MelroseWakefield Hospital, part of the Tufts Medicine system, has been offering the highest quality and accessible healthcare to the local community for over 130 years. With two hospital campuses, Level III Trauma Center, Level III Special Care Nursery, Breast Health Center, Cardiovascular Center and over 20 locations and 50 specialties, MelroseWakefield Hospital offers many opportunities to grow your career.
If you are passionate about providing care in your local community, come join our team!
Job Overview
This position is primarily responsible to assist in the overall daily operation of the Trauma Registry which requires facilitating and organizing the process of case identification, data entry, and data retrieval. Utilizes the medical record and other supporting documents for data entry, obtain follow-up from affiliate hospitals, abstract data for required reporting and data submission to State and Federal Data Registries. Provides Trauma Registry reports and conducts audits as requested. Assists with the preparation for Trauma Service meetings.
Hours: Part-Time / 32 hours a week / Days
Job Description
Minimum Qualifications :
High school diploma or equivalent.
Three (3) years of related experience.
Preferred Qualifications :
Associate’s degree.
Five (5) years of related experience.
Duties and Responsibilities : The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.
Acts as the concurrent data collector for the Trauma Service.
Facilitates the recording and analysis of injury related patient data, according to the defined Trauma Registry Inclusion Criteria established by the Trauma Service.
Organizes and facilitates case identification, data retrieval and other supporting documents necessary for data entry and abstraction.
Follows up with affiliate hospitals in order to comply with all state and federal legislation concerning the collection, reporting and confidentiality of patient data.
Prepares data for reporting to required State and Federal Data Registries. Provides Trauma Registry Reports as requested.
Runs appropriate reports to capture specific trauma patient populations on a monthly basis to assist in data analysis, performance improvement and to further establish a trauma database that supports and audits other activities of the Trauma Service.
What We Offer:
Competitive salaries
Medical, dental, vision insurance that start on day one
403(b) retirement plan with company match
Generous earned time benefits
Tuition reimbursement
Clinical mobility tracks
Free on-campus parking
About MelroseWakefield Hospital:
MelroseWakefield Hospital and Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford are two campuses with one community in mind: the people of north suburban Boston. MelroseWakefield Hospital and Lawrence Memorial Hospital are distinguished by the range of high-quality clinical care and services. Our teams welcome everyone with hospitality and humanity. We focus on reducing health disparities through 40+ local health programs across a system of hospitals, urgent care locations, outpatient services, and community physicians.
Core to our values, MelroseWakefield Hospital’s commitment to community is demonstrated by our many local health programs throughout our service area and participation in partnerships with community agencies and events, and education programs in more than 10 communities to support the wellness and health of our residents.
Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community healthcare to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, MelroseWakefield Hospital, Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford, Care at Home - an expansive home care network, and large integrated physician network. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at Tufts Medicine. Tufts Medicine does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation by emailing us at careers@tuftsmedicine.org .