Senior Trauma Registrar

Job description

Sentara Health is seeking to hire a qualified individual to join our team as a Trauma Registrar.

This is a Remote position that can sit in one of the following states:

Alabama

Delaware

Florida

Georgia

Idaho

Indiana

Kansas

Louisiana

Maine

Maryland

Minnesota

Nebraska

Nevada

New Hampshire

North Carolina

North Dakota

Ohio

Oklahoma

Pennsylvania

South Carolina

South Dakota

Tennessee

Texas

Utah

Virginia

Washington (state)

West Virginia

Wisconsin

Wyoming

Position Status : Full-time (40 hours a week), dayshift

Standard Working Hours : 8:00AM - 5:00PM

Overview

The Trauma Registrar is responsible for collecting, abstracting, coding, validating, and maintaining trauma-related data for all eligible patients. This position ensures accurate and timely submission of data to the hospital trauma registry, the National Trauma Data Bank (NTDB), Trauma Quality Improvement Program (TQIP), and state or regional registries. The Trauma Registrar supports the trauma program’s performance improvement and patient safety initiatives, accreditation efforts, and trauma-related research.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Identify trauma patients who meet the inclusion criteria.

Abstract clinical and demographic data from electronic medical records, EMS records, and provider documentation.

Code injuries using the Abbreviated Injury Scale (AIS) and assign ICD-10 and CPT codes as appropriate.

Enter abstracted information into trauma registry software accurately and within required timeframes.

Validate data for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with ACS, NTDB, and state trauma registry standards.

Maintain confidentiality and security of patient health information in compliance with HIPAA.

Provide trauma case data for quality improvement, research, and performance improvement reviews.

Prepare reports and statistical summaries for internal committees and external agencies.

Support trauma center verification/accreditation processes.

Participate in trauma multidisciplinary performance improvement meetings as needed.

Work with physicians, nurses, EMS providers, and quality staff to ensure accurate data collection.

Assist with trauma-related research projects and provide data for publication or benchmarking.

Maintain current knowledge of trauma registry practices, coding guidelines, and data quality standards.

Attend continuing education workshops, webinars, or professional conferences as assigned – 8 hours/ year required.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent required

Associates' and/or Bachelor's degree in HIM or healthcare-related field, or nursing licensure preferred

Certification/Licensure

Completion of the ATS Trauma Registry Course is required within 12 months of hire

Completion of the AAAM AIS Coding Course is required within 12 months of hire

Completion of an ICD-10 trauma course is required within 12 months of hire, and a refresher course every 5 years

CAISS certification Required

CSTR certification Required

Experience

Administrative experience - 3 years required

Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology required

Two (2) years of experience in health information management, computer data management/data processing, or medical records preferred

Prior trauma registry experience strongly preferred

Proficiency in ICD-10, CPT, and AIS coding preferred

Compensation Range : $25.75-$42.92

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We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits.

The base pay range for full-time employment is $29.89 - $49.01 hourly.

Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Compensation within the range may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs.

medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance

401(k)/403(b) with employer match

paid time off (vacation, sick time, and holidays)

paid parental and military leave

educational assistance or student loan repayment

voluntary benefits

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, located in Norfolk, VA, is a 525-bed tertiary care facility that is home to the only Level I Adult Trauma Center and burn trauma unit in Hampton Roads, and also serves as the primary teaching hospital for Eastern Virginia Medical School. In addition to the high-quality heart program at Sentara Heart Hospital, our facility is home to Nightingale Regional Air Ambulance and several other dedicated facilities and specialized services. As a recognized accredited Comprehensive Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, our hospital specializes in heart and vascular, neurosciences, neurosurgery, urology, oncology, spine care, advanced imaging, behavioral health, maternity, and women’s health, including a state-of-the‑art neonatal intensive care unit.ed Imaging Center at Sentara Princess Anne Hospital is conveniently located in the heart of Virginia Beach and offers high-speed digital diagnostic equipment that provides faster and more precise results. The center provides one of the region's most advanced imaging technologies interpreted by board certified radiologists specializing in various areas of imaging.

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Worksite address

norfolk, VA, 23500, US

Who can apply

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