Trauma Registrar III

denverhealth; United States; On-site; USD 37,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off starting at 28 days per

Parental leave

Retirement plan with employer contrib

Medical, dental, vision plans

RTD EcoPass

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

PSLF eligible

Job summary

Denver Health is seeking a Trauma Registrar III to join the Trauma Service. The role focuses on advanced trauma data abstraction, registry validation, and data analysis to support program performance improvement and regulatory compliance.

The incumbent will mentor registry staff and assist with NTDB, TQIP, and state submissions. Key duties include conducting audits, guiding registry quality assurance, and supporting research initiatives and accreditation activities.

Qualifications

• Advanced trauma data abstraction and injury coding with accuracy
• Internal registry audits and validation reviews
• Support NTDB/TQIP and state trauma registry submissions

Responsibilities

• Provide mentorship to registry staff and train new registrars
• Participate in trauma program research initiatives and injury prevention projects
• Assist with registry operations, quality assurance, and reporting requirements

Skills

Trauma data abstraction

ICD-10 coding

Data analysis

Audits and validation

NTDB/TQIP submissions

Mentoring

Workflow optimization

Education

AIS-Certified Abbreviated Injury Scale - AAAM

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are recruiting for a mission-driven Trauma Registrar III to join our team! We're with you for life's journey. At Denver Health, purpose isn't just something we believe in-it's something we live every day, for life's journey.

Our Values

Respect | Belonging | Accountability | Transparency

Department

Trauma Service

Job Summary

The Trauma Registrar III serves as a senior registry specialist responsible for advanced trauma data abstraction, registry validation, and data analysis supporting trauma program performance improvement, research, and regulatory compliance. This position provides mentorship to registry staff and assists with registry operations, quality assurance, and reporting requirements for NTDB, TQIP, and state trauma programs.

Essential Functions

• Perform advanced trauma data abstraction and injury coding with expert accuracy. (20%)
• Conduct internal registry audits and validation reviews. (15%)
• Assist with NTDB, TQIP, and state trauma registry submissions. (10%)
• Analyze trauma registry data to support performance improvement initiatives. (10%)
• Assist the Trauma Data Specialist in training new registrars upon hiring. (10%)
• Participate in trauma program research initiatives and injury prevention projects. (10%)
• Serve as a subject matter expert on trauma registry standards and coding rules. (10%)
• Mentor and train Trauma Registrar I and II staff. (5%)
• Assist Adult Trauma Program Manager and Trauma Data Specialist with trauma registry workflow optimization and process improvement. (5%)
• Participate in trauma program committees and accreditation preparation activities (e.g., ACS verification). (5%)

Education

• High School Diploma or GED Required

Work Experience

• 2-3 years actual trauma registry experience Required
• ICD-10 certification Required

Licenses

• AIS-Certified Abbreviated Injury Scale - AAAM - Association for the Advancement of Automotive Medicine required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Possess good computer keyboarding skills.
• Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems.
• Knowledge of organizational structure, work flow, and operating procedures.
• Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to read and interpret clinical data from a medical record.
• Familiarity with ICD 10 Diagnosis and procedure coding preferred.
• Familiarity with Abbreviated Injury Scale/ Injury Severity Scores (AIS/ISS) preferred.
• Experience with computer databases preferred.
• Experience with TQIP benchmarking and data analysis
• Experience supporting ACS trauma verification
• Experience with trauma registry quality validation processes

Work Type

Regular

Salary

$26.88 - $38.98 / hr

Benefits

• Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, inclusive of vacation, personal/sick, and 7 Holidays
• 100% paid parental leave up to 6 weeks
• Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contribution up to 9.5%
• Generous medical, dental, vision plans in addition to employer paid disability and life insurance.
• Comprehensive well-being programs including on-site employee fitness center located on Denver Health main campus and nationally recognized RESTORE Center
• Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)
• Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more
• Tuition reimbursement & assistance
• Education, coaching, and professional development opportunities through the Workforce Development Center (WFDC) that support internal career growth and advancement pathways
• Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program
• National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer

About Denver Health

Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic healthcare system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver's 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, the Public Health Institute at Denver Health, Denver Health Medical Plan and Denver Health Foundation.

As Colorado's primary, and essential, safety-net healthcare system, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization t