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Organization: Level III Trauma
Job Summary:
- Responsible for collection, abstraction, and data entry of trauma patient information in the NTRACS Trauma Registry of Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
- Identified and performs data collection, abstraction and entry of all trauma patients accurately.
- Assigns all ICD10CM, ICD10PCS and AIS codes into the Trauma Registry.
- Supports the registry requirements for verification as a Level 1 Trauma Center by the State of Tennessee, National Trauma Data Bank (NTDB), Trauma Quality Improvement Program (TQTIP) and America College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma (ACS).
- Responsible for complete abstraction for a patient’s pre-hospital care, ED summary, diagnosis, procedures and discharge information.
All Candidates must attach an up-to-date resume to their application to be considered. Please see below.
We are seeking a detail-oriented Trauma Registrar to support our Trauma Program by accurately collecting, reviewing, and maintaining trauma patient data in accordance with state and national registry requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Abstract and enter trauma patient data into the trauma registry.
- Review medical records for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with reporting standards.
- Assign and validate ICD-10 codes and other required injury-related data elements.
- Collaborate with clinical teams to ensure high-quality trauma data for performance improvement and regulatory reporting.
Required Qualifications:
- Experience with medical record review, data abstraction, and medical terminology.
- Knowledge of ICD-10 coding and healthcare documentation standards.
- Strong computer skills and attention to detail.
Preferred Qualifications:
- AIS (Abbreviated Injury Scale) training and/or certification.
- Knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
- Experience using Epic electronic medical record (EMR) systems.
- Previous trauma registry or trauma program experience.
Work Schedule & Location:
- Monday - Friday during standard business hours
- Full-time, 40 hours per week
- Anticipated start date: November 2026
Ready to Apply?
Current Vanderbilt employees: Apply via the internal job board in Workday. Search for “internal jobs”, enter your work information manually and upload your resume.
All Candidates: Upload a current resume and ensure that it meets the following:
- Is current and includes all related work experience.
- Includes start and end dates (month and year) for each position
- Is listed in chronological order (most recent position first)
- Clearly outlines job responsibilities
- Is submitted in Microsoft Word or PDF format (screenshots cannot be accepted)
This position is ideal for a healthcare professional with strong analytical skills, coding knowledge, and a passion for supporting quality patient care through accurate trauma data management.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
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