Trauma Registry Specialist I – Impactful Data & Reporting

Baylor Scott & White Health; Texas; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan with match up to 5%

Tuition Reimbursement

PTO from Day 1

Job summary

Baylor Scott & White Health is seeking a Trauma Registrar to identify trauma registry patients, abstract data from medical records, and assist with timely reporting to state agencies. The role supports regulatory compliance and data accuracy within the Trauma Program Leadership team.

Essential functions include daily patient identification, data abstraction, data validation, and collaboration with physicians to ensure complete reporting for quality improvement and designation maintenance.

Qualifications

• Education: HS diploma or GED equivalent.
• Experience: 2 years of experience in trauma data or related registry.
• Certifications: CSTR preferred; AIS/ICD courses within 12 months; TDRC within 12 months; CAISS/CSTR within 36 months.

Responsibilities

• Identify daily patients meeting National Trauma Databank standard trauma registry inclusion criteria.
• Concurrently abstract clinical and administrative data from the medical record for hospital, accreditation, and regulatory reporting.
• Ensure accuracy and confidentiality in handling trauma registry matters.
• Run reports to promote process improvements and optimize patient care.
• Participate in data validation and chart auditing processes.
• Consult with physicians or clinical staff to obtain trauma case reporting information.
• Assist with timely reporting to relevant agencies.
• Work with trauma program leadership to maintain trauma designation status.
• Support Performance Improvement and Injury Prevention initiatives with accurate data abstraction.

Skills

Medical terminology

Trauma Registry

ICD coding

AIS/ISS scoring

Data entry

Interrater reliability

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma/GED

AIS course within 12 months

ICD course within 12 months

TDRC course within 12 months

CSTR/CAISS certification within 36 months

Job description

Baylor Scott & White Health is seeking a Trauma Registrar to identify trauma registry patients, abstract data from medical records, and assist with timely reporting to state agencies. The role supports regulatory compliance and data accuracy within the Trauma Program Leadership team.

Essential functions include daily patient identification, data abstraction, data validation, and collaboration with physicians to ensure complete reporting for quality improvement and designation maintenance.