Trauma Burn Registrar

Job Description Summary

The Trauma Burn Registrar reports to the Quality & Safety Director in collaboration with the Burn Program Manager. Under general supervision, the Burn Registrar is responsible for electronically administrating the American Burn Association (ABA) Burn Care Quality Platform Registry in accordance with the requirements of the American Burn Association.

This position is also responsible for collecting, compiling, reporting, maintaining, and entering accurate and complete data relative to demographics, current burn ICD diagnosis and procedure codes, burn specific data required for ABA verification.

It is preferred for this position to work on site in Charleston, SC, but remote options are available.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Regular

Cost Center

CC004030 CHS - Burn Program (Main)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-23

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; certification in coding (e.g., CPC, CCS) preferred.
• Basic knowledge of coding systems (ICD-10, CPT, etc.).
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Good communication skills and willingness to learn.

• Expert use of Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Visio

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations:

• RHIT, CCS, CCA, CPC, CPC-A, or other coding credential preferred.

Additional Job Description

NOTE: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: 1) Continuous – 6-8 hours per shift; 2) Frequent – 2-6 hours per shift;  3) Infrequent – 0-2 hours per shift

Ability to perform job functions while standing. (Frequent)

Ability to perform job functions while sitting. (Frequent)

Ability to perform job functions while walking. (Frequent)

Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent)

Ability to work indoors. (Continuous)

Ability to work from elevated areas. (Frequent)

Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Infrequent)

Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent)

Ability to bend at the waist. (Frequent)

Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent)

Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent)

Ability to reach in all directions. (Frequent)

Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous)

Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous)

Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Continuous)

Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs. unassisted. (Infrequent)

Ability to lift/lower objects 15 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted. (Infrequent)

Ability to lift from 36 inches to overhead 15 lbs. (Infrequent)

Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous)

Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance. (Continuous)

Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous)  *(Selected Positions)

Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous)

Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous)

Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous)

Ability to work in a latex safe environment. (Continuous)

*Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Frequent)    *(Selected Positions)

*Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Frequent)  *(Selected Positions

*Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required. (Continuous)

(Selected Positions)*

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

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