Assistant Trauma Registrar - REMOTE - 140157

The Assistant Trauma Registrar supports the Trauma Program by assisting with the collection, abstraction, entry, validation, and maintenance of trauma patient data for the trauma registry. This role helps ensure compliance with state, regional, and national trauma reporting requirements and supports performance improvement, research, and accreditation activities. Works collaboratively to ensure accurate and timely trauma data management.

Key responsibilities include assisting with identification and tracking of trauma patients meeting registry inclusion criteria; abstracting clinical data from electronic medical records, operative reports, EMS records, and ancillary documentation; entering trauma patient data into the trauma registry database accurately and within established timelines; reviewing records for completeness, consistency, and compliance with trauma registry standards; maintaining confidentiality and security of patient health information in compliance with HIPAA regulations; supporting trauma program performance improvement initiatives through data collection and reporting; participating in trauma registry education and ongoing professional development activities and performing other duties as assigned to support trauma services operations.

• Three years of related experience.

• Anatomy or medical terminology course.

• ICD 10 knowledge.

• Certificate from a trauma registry course.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing and be able to articulate complex ideas for all levels of audiences.

• Ability to be a self-starter who is accountable and requires minimal direction and supervision; a person who is open to new ideas; and a creative and flexible individual who is comfortable working in a large, complex organization.

• Knowledge of medical terminology, data entry skills, proficient with Microsoft Office software applications, and knowledgeable in using databases.

• Medical coding experience.
• EMT or LVN.
• Trauma registry experience.

• Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.
• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.