Trauma Registry Data Specialist

Virginia Commonwealth University Health; United States; On-site; USD 34,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University Health seeks a Trauma Registrar to support adult or pediatric trauma programs and verification requirements for Level 1 designation. You will abstract data from EMR and prehospital databases, assign ICD-10 codes, and maintain the registry with accuracy for state and national reporting.

Required proficiency in MS Office and medical terminology; preferred CAISS/CARESS certification pathways. Evening/weekend coverage may be needed based on case volumes and surveys.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with MS Office including email, MS Word and MS Excel.
• Associate degree in medical terminology and Anatomy/Physiology or medical records coding.
• Completion of ICD-10 coding courses (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Perform daily chart reviews for selected patients and enter data into the registry.
• Assign ICD-10 and other specialized codes to procedures, comorbidities and complications.
• Interpret medical information and support performance improvement efforts.
• Ensure timely reporting of data to regulatory agencies and the organization.

Skills

MS Office

MS Word

MS Excel

Medical terminology

ICD-10 coding

Education

Associate degree in medical terminology/Anatomy & Physiology or medical records coding

ICD-10 coding courses (preferred)

Tools

EMR systems

Windows-based software

Job description

Virginia Commonwealth University Health seeks a Trauma Registrar to support adult or pediatric trauma programs and verification requirements for Level 1 designation. You will abstract data from EMR and prehospital databases, assign ICD-10 codes, and maintain the registry with accuracy for state and national reporting.

Required proficiency in MS Office and medical terminology; preferred CAISS/CARESS certification pathways. Evening/weekend coverage may be needed based on case volumes and surveys.