Trauma Registrar II (Must Live in Colorado)

About the role

We are recruiting for a mission-driven Trauma Registrar II (Must Live in Colorado) to join our team! We're with you for life’s journey. At Denver Health, purpose isn’t just something we believe in—it’s something we live every day, for life’s journey. Our Values Respect | Belonging | Accountability | Transparency

Essential Functions

• Independently abstract trauma patient data from the electronic health record. (20%)
• Accurately code injuries using ICD-10 and Abbreviated Injury Scale (AIS). (10%)
• Assign and validate Injury Severity Scores (ISS). (10%)
• Ensure registry data completeness and accuracy for state and national submissions. (10%)
• Maintain monthly productivity expectations for chart abstraction. (10%)
• Participate in trauma program performance improvement data collection and reporting. (10%)
• Conduct data validation and participate in registry quality audits. (10%)
• Maintain knowledge of updates to the NTDB Data Dictionary and TQIP requirements. (5%)
• Assist with trauma registry data requests for research and injury prevention initiatives. (5%)
• Collaborate with Trauma Nurse Coordinators, trauma surgeons, and quality staff. (5%)
• Assist with orientation or mentoring of new Trauma Registrars. (5%)

Education and Work Experience

• High School Diploma or GED required
• 1-2 years of actual trauma registry or clinical data abstraction experience required

Licenses and Certifications

• AIS-Certified Abbreviated Injury Scale - AAAM - Association for the Advancement of Automotive Medicine required
• ICD-10 Certification required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Possess good computer keyboarding skills.
• Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems.
• Knowledge of organizational structure, work flow, and operating procedures.
• Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to read and interpret clinical data from a medical record.
• Familiarity with ICD 10 Diagnosis and procedure coding preferred.
• Familiarity with Abbreviated Injury Scale/ Injury Severity Scores (AIS/ISS) preferred.
• Experience with computer databases preferred.
• Proficiency navigating electronic health records.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and clinical documentation.

Shift and Work Type

Shift: Days (United States of America)

Work Type: Regular

Benefits

• Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, inclusive of vacation, personal/sick, and 7 Holidays
• 100% paid parental leave up to 6 weeks
• Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contribution up to 9.5%
• Comprehensive health coverage
• Nationally recognized well-being programs including on-site employee fitness center located on Denver Health main campus and nationally recognized RESTORE Center
• Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)
• Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more
• Tuition reimbursement & assistance
• Education, coaching, and professional development opportunities through the Workforce Development Center (WFDC) that support internal career growth and advancement pathways
• Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program
• National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer

About Denver Health

Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic healthcare system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver’s 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, the Public Health Institute at Denver Health, Denver Health Medical Plan and Denver Health Foundation. As Colorado’s primary, and essential, safety-net healthcare system, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided millions in uncompensated care for the uninsured each year. Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer. Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We value the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community. All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made.