Trauma Registry Manager- Enterprise

West Virginia University Hospital, Inc; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Trauma Registry Manager to lead data validation processes and support quality initiatives. This role involves collaborating with trauma program directors, mentoring staff, and ensuring accurate submissions for benchmarking. The ideal candidate will have extensive trauma coding experience, a relevant degree, and proficiency in EMR systems. Join a dynamic team focused on improving patient outcomes through data-driven insights in a remote work environment, with opportunities for travel and professional growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of trauma coding experience in an acute care setting.
• Completion of AAAM Abbreviated Injury Scale (AIS) Coder Training.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the trauma registry process and data abstraction.
• Generate reports and ensure compliance with standards.

Skills

Trauma-related coding experience

Data management

Report writing

Mentoring

Time management

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in Health Information Management

Tools

MS Office

EMR systems (e.g., EPIC)

Job description

Job Description

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This position will collaborate with the Trauma Program Director and trauma registrars to ensure validation processes for the Trauma Registry, supporting operations, quality initiatives, and research efforts. The registry manager will oversee activities such as data gathering, abstraction, entry, coding, analysis, validation, maintenance, reporting, and clerical duties like filing and organizing. The manager will liaise with WVU Medicine trauma centers and outside agencies, mentor staff, and ensure accurate submissions to WVOEMS, NTDB, and TQIP for state and national benchmarking and verification.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor's degree from an accredited Health Information Management Program.
• Completion of AAAM Abbreviated Injury Scale (AIS) Coder Training.
• At least 5 years of trauma-related coding experience in an acute care setting, including AIS/ISS and ICD-10-CM/PCS coding.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications such as RHIT, RHIA, CSTR, or CAISS, or comparable trauma registry experience.
• Understanding of Trauma Quality Improvement processes, patient safety programs, and regulatory standards.
• Experience with mentoring, team leadership, performance metrics, and EMR systems like EPIC.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

Responsibilities include overseeing the trauma registry process, data abstraction, collaboration with stakeholders, report generation, maintaining compliance with standards, mentoring staff, and representing WVU Medicine at various meetings and conferences. Other duties may be assigned as needed.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift or push 11-20 pounds.
• Sitting at a desk/computer for extended periods.

Working Environment

• Remote work environment.
• Travel required.

Skills and Abilities

• Proficiency with computers, MS Office, report writing, and database management.
• Independent work capability with excellent time management.
• Experience with performance audits and establishing professional relationships.
• Ability to mentor adult learners.

Additional details include scheduled weekly hours (40), exempt status, and employment with WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals.