Trauma Registry Specialist — Quality & Outcomes Data

Lexington Medical Center; West Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day-one benefits

403(b) match plan

Employer paid life insurance

Disability coverage

Student loan forgiveness

Job summary

Lexington Health in West Columbia, South Carolina is seeking a Trauma Registrar for our Level III Trauma Center. You will identify qualifying trauma cases, abstract demographics and injury data from EMS, ED and inpatient records, and input them into the trauma registry with strict confidentiality.

Responsibilities include applying AIS/ISS and ICD-10 coding, preparing monthly summaries, supporting performance improvement initiatives, and ensuring compliance with ACS, DHEC and NTDB standards.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree required; Trauma Registry Certification preferred.
• Two years healthcare experience; trauma registry knowledge a plus.
• Certification in Trauma Registry and AIS within 1 year of hire; CSTR within 36 months.

Responsibilities

• Identify qualifying trauma cases for inclusion into the registry per ACS standards.
• Abstract demographics and injury data from EMS, ED and inpatient records.
• Enter data into the registry, maintaining confidentiality and security.
• Apply AIS/ISS and ICD-10 codes to compile indicators for leadership and accreditation bodies.
• Prepare monthly trauma reports and support performance improvement initiatives.

Education

Associate's degree

Trauma Registry Certification

Tools

AIS/ISS coding

ICD-10 coding

NTDS

Job description

Lexington Health in West Columbia, South Carolina is seeking a Trauma Registrar for our Level III Trauma Center. You will identify qualifying trauma cases, abstract demographics and injury data from EMS, ED and inpatient records, and input them into the trauma registry with strict confidentiality.

Responsibilities include applying AIS/ISS and ICD-10 coding, preparing monthly summaries, supporting performance improvement initiatives, and ensuring compliance with ACS, DHEC and NTDB standards.