Job Details

Remote Trauma Registrar / Trauma Clinical Data Analyst

Remote | Must work Mountain Time hours

Summary

The Trauma Registrar / Clinical Data Analyst is responsible for identifying trauma patients, abstracting medical records, coding injuries and procedures, and maintaining accurate trauma registry data in compliance with state and national requirements. This role supports trauma program quality improvement, reporting, and accreditation efforts.

Required Qualifications

• 1+ year of nursing experience or EMS exposure
• 1+ year of trauma registry data entry experience
• 1+ year of ICD-10 and AIS coding experience
• Experience using DI/ESO V5 Trauma Registry
• Completion (or willingness to complete and pass):
• AAAM/AIS (Injury Severity Score) Coding Course
• ICD-10 Coding Course
• ATS Trauma Registry Course

Preferred Qualifications

• CAISS (Certified Abbreviated Injury Scale Specialist)
• Report Writer experience using DI/ESO V5

Key Responsibilities

• Identify trauma patients meeting state and national registry criteria
• Abstract and enter accurate trauma data concurrently and retrospectively
• Assign ICD-10-CM, AIS, and ISS codes using standard medical references
• Maintain trauma registry data quality and perform case audits
• Submit data to State Trauma Registry, TQIP, and National Data Bank
• Generate reports for quality improvement, accreditation, and benchmarking
• Serve as a trauma data subject matter expert to clinical and non-clinical staff
• Support trauma program research and quality initiatives
• Maintain confidentiality and compliance with privacy regulations

Reporting & Collaboration

• Collaborate with Trauma Coordinator, administration, physicians, and committees
• Participate in trauma meetings, outreach activities, and regional committees
• Assist with education programs, trauma courses, and documentation logistics
• Coordinate follow-up communication with referral hospitals and agencies

Additional Expectations

• Maintain an 80% concurrent / 20% retrospective data entry workflow
• Support trauma accreditation and re-verification efforts
• Assist with evaluation of registry software and system updates
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Trauma Coordinator