TRAUMA REGISTRAR

System Support; MIDDLETOWN (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Medical Center is seeking a Trauma Registrar to identify, abstract, and code trauma patient records using TraumaBase. The role involves data entry, coding, and collaboration with multiple hospital departments to ensure accurate, HIPAA-compliant records.

The candidate should have 1–3 years of trauma registry experience, strong Excel skills, and proficiency with electronic medical records, enabling thorough data analysis and reliable reporting.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Preferred qualifications: HIMS knowledge.
• 1–3 years trauma registry experience or related roles.

Responsibilities

• Identify, abstract, and code trauma patient records using TraumaBase.
• Enter and verify data accurately for trauma registries.
• Collaborate with hospital departments to ensure data completeness and quality.

Skills

Excel

EMR systems

Data analysis

Attention to detail

HIPAA compliance

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Health information management systems (HIMS)

Tools

TraumaBase

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position: Trauma RegistrarDepartment: Trauma ServicesShift:Status:Facility: Atrium Medical CenterIdentifies, abstracts, data enters and codes trauma patient records using TraumaBase. The registrar has contact with various departments throughout the hospital. The registrar will demonstrate knowledge and ability in trauma registry methodology, case abstraction, data entry, coding and simple ad hoc reporting.EducationMinimum Level of Education Required: High School completion / GEDAdditional requirements:Preferred educational qualifications: Health information management systems (HIMSPosition specific testing requirement: Medical terminology and Basic anatomyExperienceMinimum Level of Experience Required: 1 - 3 years of job-related experiencePrior job title or occupational experience: Trauma Registry, HIMS, Health Unit CoordinatorPrior specific functional responsibilities: Data abstraction and ability to use computer programsPreferred experience: Previous registry experience or Health Unit Coordinator or HIMS.Knowledge/SkillsProficient in Microsoft Office; especially Excel, computerized databases, Electronic Medical records,Demonstrates ability to collate and assess raw data, ability to analyze data.Excellent oral and written communication skills, maintains confidentiality; HIPAA compliance, strong attention to detailAmerican Trauma Society Registrar Course or State equivalent within 1 year of hire required by the American College of SurgeonsAssociation of advancement of automotive medicine injury scaling course within 1 year of hire required by the American College of SurgeonsAchieve 8 hours of registry specific continuing education required by the American College of SurgeonsSuccessfully achieve Certified Specialist in Trauma Registry within 2 years of hire and with no more than 2 attempts