Trauma Registry Data Tech II – Accuracy & Coding

UnityPoint Health; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Dental and health insurance

Daily Pay

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

UnityPoint Health is seeking a Trauma Data Technician II to support the Trauma Registry through accurate data abstraction, coding, and entry. This role ensures completeness and integrity of trauma data to support performance improvement, education, research, and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate will have experience in trauma registry data collection, coding, and data analysis, with a focus on accuracy and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• At least 6 months of data collection experience required.
• Preferred: 2+ years of medical office, coding, or medical technician experience.
• 6+ months of Trauma registry experience and knowledge of Trauma Services operations.
• 6+ months experience with data analysis and report writing.

Responsibilities

• Accurately abstract and enter clinical, demographic, and follow-up data into the trauma registry within required timeframes
• Code trauma injuries using AIS, NTDS, and the Iowa Trauma Patient Data Dictionary, maintaining ≥95% accuracy
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, EMS, and trauma team members to ensure complete and standardized records
• Conduct quality control, validate data, and submit registry information to required agencies (e.g., Iowa Department of Public Health, TQIP)
• Extract and prepare data to support performance improvement, research, and reporting
• Maintain registry software, updates, and strict patient confidentiality
• Participate in trauma performance improvement meetings, educational sessions, and outreach initiatives to enhance registry knowledge and support program goals

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

UnityPoint Health is seeking a Trauma Data Technician II to support the Trauma Registry through accurate data abstraction, coding, and entry. This role ensures completeness and integrity of trauma data to support performance improvement, education, research, and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate will have experience in trauma registry data collection, coding, and data analysis, with a focus on accuracy and confidentiality.