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Trauma Registrar

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Valhalla, NYFull-time$30.46–38.29/hrPosted 1mo agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago
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At a glance

Compensation
$30.46–38.29/hr
Location
Valhalla, NY
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

Job overview

WMCHealth is hiring a Trauma Registrar. The Trauma Registrar collects, abstracts, codes, and reports data for patients with traumatic injuries. This role involves reviewing medical records, communicating with trauma team staff to identify reportable cases, and collecting information related to injury severity, cause, care course, and outcome. The incumbent codes and enters data into the New York State Trauma Registry database according to program guidelines.

Key focus areas include Review a variety of medical records to collect information related to trauma patients, Identify patient records that meet criteria for inclusion in the New York State Trauma Registry, and Read and interpret various components of the medical record to abstract and code for entry.

Successful candidates bring Experience In Healthcare And/Or Health Information Coding, High School Or Equivalency Diploma, and Knowledge Of New York State Trauma Registry. Important skills include Collecting Data, Abstracting Data, Coding Data, Reporting Data, Reviewing Medical Records, and Communicating With Trauma Team Staff.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Collecting DataAbstracting DataCoding DataReporting DataReviewing Medical RecordsCommunicating With Trauma Team StaffIdentifying Reportable CasesCollecting Information Related to Severity and Cause of InjuryCollecting Information Related to Course of Care and OutcomeEntering Data Into New York State Trauma Registry DatabaseIdentifying Patient Records for New York State Trauma RegistryReading and Interpreting Medical RecordsAbstracting for Trauma Registry DatabaseCoding for Trauma Registry DatabasePreparing Exclusion Report for Trauma RegistryResearching Additional InformationObtaining Follow-Up InformationMaintaining Trauma Related Data Collection SystemPerforming Quality Control ActivitiesEnsuring Accuracy of DataRunning ReportsCompiling ReportsDistributing ReportsParticipating in Trauma Registry FunctionsKnowledge of New York State Trauma Registry GuidelinesKnowledge of Medical TerminologyGood Knowledge of ICD CodesAbility to Read, Understand and Apply Guidelines for Trauma AbstractingAbility to Accurately Abstract and Stage InformationAbility to Understand and Code Medical Records

Qualifications

Experience in Healthcare and/or Health Information CodingHigh School or Equivalency DiplomaAssociate's DegreeBachelor's DegreeCPCCSTRCAISS

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match

Full job description

Trauma Registrar

Company: NorthEast Provider Solutions Inc.

City/State: Valhalla, NY

Category: Clerical/Administrative Support

Department: Trauma

Union: No

Position: Full Time

Hours: Mon-Fri, 8a-430p

Shift: Day

Req #: 48838

Posted Date: Jul 08, 2026

Hiring Range: $30.46-$38.29

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External Applicant link (https://pm.healthcaresource.com/cs/wmc1/#/preApply/33495) Internal Applicant link

Job Details:

Job Summary:

Trauma Registar is responsible for collecting, abstracting, coding and reporting data regarding patients with traumatic injuries. Incumbent reviews medical records and communicates with trauma team staff to identify reportable cases and to collect information related to severity and cause of injury and course of care and outcome, and codes and enters the data into the New York State Trauma Registry database according to program guidelines.

Responsibilities:

  • Reviews a variety of medical records to collect information related to trauma patients

  • Identifies patient records that meet criteria for inclusion in the New York State Trauma Registry, using ICD diagnosis and other criteria defined by the Registry

  • Reads and interprets the various components of the medical record, such as physician documentation, radiology reports, laboratory reports and all treatment modalities, in order to abstract and code for entry into the Trauma Registry Database

  • Prepares exclusion report for Trauma Registry when appropriate

  • Researches additional information not given in medical record by, for example, contacting other physicians or institutions

  • Obtains follow-up information for entry into database

  • Maintains the components of the trauma related data collection system consistent with all regulatory and procedural policies

  • Performs quality control activities and ensures accuracy of data

  • Runs, compiles and distributes a variety of routine and specialized reports for hospital administration and staff

  • Participates in all functions related to Trauma Registry, as required.

Qualifications/Requirements:

Experience:

Experience in healthcare and/or health information coding, along with a combination of education, training and experience that has supplied the necessary knowledge, skills and experience to perform the essential functions of the job,required.

Education:

High school or equivalency diploma, required, Associates or Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Licenses / Certifications:

CPC, CSTR ,CAISS preferred.

Other:

Special Requirements: Knowledge and understanding of the guidelines of the New York State Trauma Registry for trauma abstracting. Knowledge of medical terminology; good knowledge of the ICD codes; ability to read, understand and apply the appropriate guidelines for trauma abstracting; ability to accurately abstract and stage information from the various components of patient medical records; ability to understand and code medical records.

About Us:

NorthEast Provider Solutions Inc.

Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes:

  • Health Insurance

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement Savings Plan

  • Flexible Savings Account

  • Paid Time Off

  • Holidays

  • Tuition Reimbursement

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External Applicant link (https://pm.healthcaresource.com/cs/wmc1/#/preApply/33495) Internal Applicant link

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