Remote Trauma Registry Specialist

Sentara Healthcare Inc; Norfolk (VA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Sentara Health is seeking a Trauma Registrar to collect, abstract, code, validate, and maintain trauma data for eligible patients. You will ensure timely submission to the trauma registry, NTDB, TQIP, and state registries, supporting performance improvement and research initiatives.

The role requires strong knowledge of AIS coding, ICD-10, and CPT, with on-site training at Sentara Norfolk General initially, then remote-friendly work in Hampton Roads, VA.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Associates' or Bachelor's degree in HIM or healthcare-related field, or nursing licensure preferred.
• Administrative experience in health information management is required.

Responsibilities

• Identify trauma patients who meet inclusion criteria.
• Abstract clinical and demographic data from EMR/EMS and provider notes.
• Code injuries using AIS and assign ICD-10/CPT codes as appropriate.
• Enter data into trauma registry software within deadlines.
• Validate data for accuracy and compliance with ACS/NTDB standards.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient information per HIPAA.

Skills

Administrative experience

Medical terminology knowledge

HIPAA compliance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associates' or Bachelor's in HIM/healthcare or nursing licensure

Tools

Trauma registry software

ICD-10 coding tools

Job description

Sentara Health is seeking a Trauma Registrar to collect, abstract, code, validate, and maintain trauma data for eligible patients. You will ensure timely submission to the trauma registry, NTDB, TQIP, and state registries, supporting performance improvement and research initiatives.

The role requires strong knowledge of AIS coding, ICD-10, and CPT, with on-site training at Sentara Norfolk General initially, then remote-friendly work in Hampton Roads, VA.