TRAUMA REGISTRY ABSTRACTOR

Job Description

Harborview Medical Center’s Trauma Program has an outstanding opportunity for a Trauma Registry Abstractor Program Coordinator.

WORK SCHEDULE

• 20 hours per week
• Day Shift
• 100% Remote

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

Harborview has partnered with the US Department of Defense (DOD) to provide trauma-specific training for military healthcare workers. This partnership project is referred to as Mission Zero. The DOD has secured grant funds to help offset the operational costs for institutions participating in Mission Zero.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Identify patients for inclusion into the trauma registry based on Harborview Medical Center and Washington State Department of Health criteria
• dentification and entry of all Harborview specific and/or Washington State Department of Health data points into the trauma registry software system
• Evaluate specific data fields within the medical record, determine which data is compatible with defined registry requirements, and resolve any discrepancies
• Independently identify, troubleshoot, and report suspected documentation or data abstraction errors to Trauma Registry Supervisor
• Partner with Abstraction team peers and Registry leadership for continuous process improvement with data abstraction accuracy and workflow efficiency. Emphasis is given to strategic, innovative, resource-conscious solutions
• Promptly identify and report clinical care or quality improvement concerns noted during chart abstraction to the Trauma QI Manager for tracking and follow up
• Collaborate with Trauma Registry and clinical multidisciplinary team on all concerns regarding registry data collection, state and national submission concerns
• Assists with onboarding and mentoring support to new Trauma Registry staff
• Serve as resource and content expert to trauma registry staff from referring facilities regarding best practices to meet state and national data abstraction standards

REQUIREMENTS

• High school graduation or equivalent AND two years of experience in the program specialty
• Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration

ABOUT HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER

As the region's only Level I Trauma and verified burn center, Harborview Medical Center is a comprehensive healthcare facility owned by King County and operated by UW Medicine.  It is dedicated to providing specialized care for a broad spectrum of patients from throughout the Pacific Northwest, including the most vulnerable residents of King County.  It provides exemplary patient care in leading-edge centers of emphasis, including emergency medicine, trauma and burn care, neurosciences, ophthalmology, vascular surgery, HIV/AIDS, rehabilitation, mental health and substance abuse care.

Harborview employees are committed to the vital role the institution plays in the immediate community, as well as the entire Northwest region. 

Challenge. Collaboration. Compassion.

ABOUT UW MEDICINE – WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER

UW Medicine is Washington’s only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine’s mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow’s physicians, scientists and other health professionals.

All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.

Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.

Compensation, Benefits and Position Details

Pay Range Minimum:

$22.28 hourly

Pay Range Maximum:

$29.77 hourly

Other Compensation:

-

Benefits:

For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/

Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

Temporary or Regular?

This is a regular position

FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):

50.00%

Union/Bargaining Unit:

SEIU Local 925 Nonsupervisory

About the UW 

Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives – on our campuses, in our state and around the world.  

UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty. 

Our Commitment 

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or [email protected]. 

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.