Trauma Registry Specialist - Data Quality & Coding Expert

Jobtailor; Roswell (GA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks a Trauma Registry Specialist to manage the hospital's registry, ensuring data accuracy and NTDB/TQIP compliance. You will coordinate data collection, coding, and validation while collaborating with clinicians and IT for quality reporting.

The role requires RHIT or equivalent experience, strong data extraction skills, and proficiency with Epic/3M registry software. On-site in Georgia with a focus on quality improvement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years Trauma Registry coding experience with RHIT required
• Minimum 3 years Trauma Registry coding experience without RHIT required
• RHIT, CSTR, and CAISS certifications listed as preferred
• ATS Trauma Registry Course required upon hire
• AAAM AIS-08 Coding Course required upon hire

Responsibilities

• Manage all Trauma Registry components: data collection, abstraction, entry, and validation.
• Abstract data from EHRs, activation logs, and PI data sheets.
• Assign ICD-10-CM/PCS and AIS codes, including injury severity scores.
• Identify activation levels and report to Charge Capture for reimbursement.
• Ensure records meet hospital, state, and national registry criteria.
• Maintain NTDB/TQIP, state registries rules, and data quality.
• Attend Trauma Services meetings and support system development.
• Liaise with registry software vendors and IT personnel.
• Extract, analyze, and present registry statistics and quality reports.
• Complete timely uploads to NTDB, TQIP, and the State Trauma Registry.

Skills

Trauma Registry Management

ICD-10-CM/PCS Coding

Data Abstraction and Validation

Epic and 3M Experience

Data Entry

Quality Assurance

Communication with Healthcare Team

Attention to Detail

Data Extraction

Education

Associate degree in Health Information Management

RHIT Certification

CSTR Certification

CAISS Certification

ATS Trauma Registry Course

AIS-08 Coding Course (AAAM)

AIS-15 Coding Course

Tools

Epic

3M

Registry Software

Job description

Jobtailor seeks a Trauma Registry Specialist to manage the hospital's registry, ensuring data accuracy and NTDB/TQIP compliance. You will coordinate data collection, coding, and validation while collaborating with clinicians and IT for quality reporting.

The role requires RHIT or equivalent experience, strong data extraction skills, and proficiency with Epic/3M registry software. On-site in Georgia with a focus on quality improvement.