The Trauma Registrar is responsible for converting complex clinical information into structured trauma registry data that supports quality improvement, accreditation, research, and clinical practice guideline decisions.
This role reports to the Lead Trauma Registrar and indirectly to the Trauma Program Manager. The position involves reviewing clinical documentation, coding trauma-related information, retrieving statistical data from a computerized database, and preparing clear reports for the trauma program.
This is a salaried exempt position with a Monday through Friday schedule and may require additional hours based on departmental needs. The role is remote.
Required Education
- Bachelor of Science degree
Required Experience
- 3 years of related coding experience
- Trauma registry experience preferred
Required Certifications
- AIS (Abbreviated Injury Scale) course within 1 year of hire
- Trauma Registry course within 1 year of hire
- ICD-10 Trauma Injury Coding course within 1 year of hire
Required Knowledge and Skills
- Medical terminology
- Anatomy and physiology
- Disease processes
- Clinical and therapeutic modalities
- ICD-10-CM coding
- Personal computer usage
- Quality of care audit procedures
- Ability to retrieve statistical information from a computerized database and compile comprehensive reports
- Strong attention to detail
- Independence and organizational skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office
- Understanding of coding and registrar processes
- Data analysis skills
- Experience with electronic medical records preferred
Location
Lexington, Kentucky, US
Employment Type
Full-time
Experience Level
Associate
Salary Range
$43,680 - $71,323
Remote work allowed
Yes
Posted
2 weeks ago