Registrar, Trauma Center - Full-Time, Days

About Our Client:The organization operates within the academic healthcare sector, focusing on delivering trauma care. It addresses the challenge of accurately collecting, maintaining, and analyzing trauma patient data to support treatment and follow-up. The program maintains comprehensive trauma registries and generates reports to support trauma care quality and research. About the Opportunity:The REGISTRAR, TRAUMA CENTER is responsible for managing trauma-specific patient data by ensuring accurate collection, coding, and reporting within the trauma registry database. This role supports clinical staff by verifying data quality and contributes to trauma care improvements through rigorous data management and reporting. Responsibilities:Examine and interpret trauma data from medical records for coding and registry entry.Verify clinical information with medical staff to ensure accurate trauma diagnoses and treatments.Collect patient follow-up and survival information for registry updates.Calculate and report patient follow-up rates regularly.Audit trauma registry data for accuracy and completeness through reviews and quality projects.Participate in meetings and provide reports to trauma committees.Maintain patient data confidentiality and registry operational standards.Identify and report computer or registry system issues.Assist in maintaining department equipment and supplies.Maintain American Health Information Management Association credentials through continuing education.Perform additional related duties as assigned. Requirements:Associate’s degree in Health Information Management, Healthcare Administration, Computer Science, or related field.Registered Health Information Technician or Administrator certification (RHIT, RHIA) by the American Health Information Management Association. Preferred Qualifications:Proficiency with trauma registry databases, hospital information systems, and Microsoft Office applications.Knowledge of coding systems including AIS, ICD-9, ICD-10, and trauma registries like Illinois Department of Public Safety Trauma Registry and National Trauma Database.Strong interpersonal and communication skills.Ability to assess clinical source documents and apply coding rules accurately.Skills in problem-solving, organization, and prioritization in a dynamic environment.Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Pay Range and Compensation Package:The pay range and compensation package for this role will be determined based on the candidate's experience, skills, and other relevant factors. Equal Opportunity Statement: Our client is an equal opportunity employer. They celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or national origin. Note:RemoteHunter is a recruitment partner of this role. Please note that all employment decisions, including candidate assessment, interviews, hiring, compensation, and employment terms, are made exclusively by the hiring employer.