Trauma Registry Data Specialist

vumc.org; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderbilt University Medical Center is seeking a meticulous Trauma Registrar to accurately collect, abstract, and enter trauma data into the NTRACS Trauma Registry. You will assign ICD-10 codes, review records for accuracy, and collaborate with clinical teams to ensure high-quality data for regulatory reporting and performance improvement.

Preferred candidates have AIS training/certification, familiarity with Epic EMR, and prior trauma registry experience.

Qualifications

• Experience with medical record review and data abstraction.
• Knowledge of ICD-10 coding and healthcare documentation standards.
• AIS training/certification preferred.
• Experience using Epic EMR systems.

Responsibilities

• Abstract and enter trauma patient data into the trauma registry.
• Review medical records for accuracy, completeness, and reporting standards.
• Assign and validate ICD-10 codes and other injury data elements.
• Collaborate with clinical teams to ensure high-quality trauma data for performance improvement and regulatory reporting.
• Participates in registry data validation and data entry with quality checks.

Skills

Data abstraction

ICD-10 coding

Medical terminology

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

Vanderbilt University Medical Center is seeking a meticulous Trauma Registrar to accurately collect, abstract, and enter trauma data into the NTRACS Trauma Registry. You will assign ICD-10 codes, review records for accuracy, and collaborate with clinical teams to ensure high-quality data for regulatory reporting and performance improvement.

Preferred candidates have AIS training/certification, familiarity with Epic EMR, and prior trauma registry experience.