Trauma Registrar - Trauma Services - Full time Days

Northeast Georgia Health System

2d • Remote

About The Position

Are you highly detailed, tech-savvy, and passionate about accurate clinical data? Join our Trauma Services team as a Remote Trauma Registrar, where your expertise supports quality improvement, patient care, and trauma program performance across our organization. As a Trauma Registrar, you play a vital role in maintaining the Trauma Registry by ensuring timely, precise abstraction and entry of clinical data. Your contributions directly support compliance, trauma outcomes reporting, and state and national trauma initiatives.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum one (1) year of experience with a clinical registry (Trauma, Cardiac, Stroke, Cancer, etc.).
• At least two (2) years of healthcare experience with strong knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy/physiology, ICD-10 coding, and chart abstraction.
• Excellent computer proficiency, including: Microsoft Office Word and strong Excel skills
• Ability to operate standard office equipment
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, communication, and time‑management skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Specialist in Trauma Registry (CSTR)—or willingness to obtain within two years of eligibility.
• Previous Trauma Registrar experience (strongly preferred).
• Experience running or creating trauma registry reports and/or demonstrated ability to build charts and graphs in Excel (preferred).
• AAAM Scaling Course and ATS Registry Course (or equivalent) required within the first 12 months.
• Maintains at least 8 hours of trauma registry-related continuing education annually.

Responsibilities

• Identify trauma patients who meet registry inclusion criteria using state guidelines, ICD-10 codes, and clinical documentation.
• Abstract complex medical records, including demographics, pre-hospital care, diagnoses, procedures, complications, and inpatient details.
• Assign AIS, ISS, and ICD-10 codes accurately.
• Enter and validate patient data in the Trauma Registry and ensure accuracy before submission.
• Complete 80% of trauma records within 60 days of patient discharge.
• Generate basic reports, charts, and graphs to support trauma program needs.
• Participate in trauma-related meetings, staff education, and state registry activities.
• Support performance improvement initiatives and team communication.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees