Trauma Registrar - Level III Trauma (Coding/ICD-10 experience required) - Remote (Days)

Discover Vanderbilt Health: With eight hospitals and over 180 clinics, we are the region’s largest comprehensive academic health system. Vanderbilt Health has a long tradition of providing world‑class care to the people of the Mid‑South, living out our mission of moving medicine forward through preeminent programs in patient care, education and research. Here you’ll find a spirit of collaboration and a supportive community where your expertise is valued, your knowledge expanded and your uniqueness celebrated. We are committed to fostering an environment where talented, compassionate people are united in bringing the most advanced care to our neighbors throughout the region. 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 American 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. 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. Collection/abstraction of 300+ data points and entry into the NTRACS Trauma Registry database on all trauma patients admitted to VUMC and MCJCH as a Level I Trauma Center. Data Management – data integrity, reports and data presentation. Anatomy and Conditions of Injury. Coding and Scoring Concepts. Registry – NTDB, State(s) and internal registry. Communicates with department staff including physicians, managers, nursing staff, process improvements and research coordinators. Participates in validation of 5–10% of Registry data entry, tracks inconsistencies, and educates co‑workers as needed. Maintains knowledge of current trends and developments by participating in:

Taking monthly TQIP quizzes and reports. TQIP Open Forum webinars.

Participates in registry specific coursework and continuing education courses per year, and meetings and activities. Data Entry and Reporting. Abstracts data and performs data entry by determining appropriateness of patient entry, within timelines of quality measures (≥95) and discharge requirements. Codes diagnoses and hospital procedures ICD10 and enters into Trauma Registry. Submits trauma data to registry and databank and various Level1 Trauma centers. 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: November2026. Benefits

This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within Vanderbilt Health, supported by a comprehensive benefits package which may include health, disability, retirement and/or wellness offerings to enhance your well‑being and professional growth. Position Qualifications

Position Qualifications: Responsibilities: Certifications: Work Experience: Relevant Work Experience Experience Level: 1 year Education: High School Diploma or GED. Core Accountabilities & Capabilities

Organizational Impact: Performs tasks that are typically routine that may impact team’s performance with occasional guidance. Problem Solving / Complexity of work: Utilizes some discretion and research to solve routine problems. Breadth of Knowledge: Applies knowledge of standards, established processes and procedures that apply to your own job. Team Interaction: Provides guidance to entry level co‑workers. Supporting Colleagues:

Develops Self and Others: Continuously improves own skills by identifying development opportunities. Builds and Maintains Relationships: Seeks to understand colleagues’ priorities, working styles and develops relationships across areas. Communicates Effectively: Openly shares information with others and communicates in a clear and courteous manner.

Delivering Excellent Services:

Serves Others with Compassion: Invests time to understand the problems, needs of others and how to provide excellent service. Solves Complex Problems: Seeks to understand issues, solves routine problems, and raises proper concerns in a timely manner. Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Listens carefully to understand the issues and provides accurate information and support.

Ensuring High Quality:

Performs Excellent Work: Checks work quality before delivery and asks relevant questions to meet quality standards. Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Demonstrates basic knowledge of conditions that affect safety and reports unsafe conditions to the appropriate person or department.

Managing Resources Effectively:

Demonstrates Accountability: Takes responsibility for completing assigned activities and thinks beyond standard approaches to provide high‑quality work/service. Stewards Organizational Resources: Displays understanding of how personal actions will impact departmental resources. Makes Data Driven Decisions: Uses accurate information and good decision making to consistently achieve results on time and without error.

Fostering Innovation:

Generates New Ideas: Willingly proposes/accepts ideas or initiatives that will impact day‑to‑day operations by offering suggestions to enhance them. Applies Technology: Absorbs new technology quickly; understands when to utilize the appropriate tools and procedures to ensure proper course of action. Adapts to Change: Embraces changes by keeping an open mind to changing plans and incorporates change instructions into own area of work.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled. Company Profile

We invite you to explore careers at Vanderbilt Health, where we value collaboration, embrace continuous learning and foster an environment where everyone can thrive. We’re the largest private employer in Middle Tennessee, with a growing team and an expanding footprint across towns and communities throughout the region. We employ more than 43,000 people who work in inpatient and outpatient clinical care, research and graduate medical education. Our employees also serve in critical supporting roles in administration, information technology and informatics, finance, legal and community affairs, communications and marketing, fundraising, groundskeeping and facilities, and many other departments. Our growing academic health system has more than 2,100 licensed hospital beds at eight hospitals: Vanderbilt University Hospital, Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt, Vanderbilt Psychiatric Hospital, Vanderbilt Stallworth Rehabilitation Hospital, Vanderbilt Bedford Hospital, Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital, Vanderbilt Tullahoma‑Harton Hospital, Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital. Vanderbilt Health is the Mid‑South's largest provider of specialty care, with hundreds of outpatient clinic and surgical locations throughout the region, and Tennessee’s only National Cancer Institute‑designated Comprehensive Cancer Center for adults and children. We are one of the nation’s busiest critical care centers, home to Middle Tennessee’s only Level 1 Trauma Center and Burn Center for adults and children, and Middle Tennessee’s only Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. We are the nation’s largest transplant center, and last year we performed the most heart transplants than any center worldwide. Vanderbilt Health is an epicenter for biomedical research, winning over $1 billion in annual research awards from government, industry, foundations and donors. We are also a national leader in medical training and education, with the largest clinical training center in the Mid‑South and the only training center in Tennessee for many adult and pediatric specialties. We’re honored to be consistently considered among the nation’s best hospitals for quality, safety and patient satisfaction. Three of our hospitals – Vanderbilt University Hospital, Vanderbilt Psychiatric Hospital and Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital – have been awarded a Five‑Star Quality Rating from Medicare. We support each other and encourage excellence among every member of our workforce. High‑achieving employees stay at Vanderbilt Health for professional growth opportunities, competitive compensation and benefits, and a sense of community and purpose. Join us in advancing health care. Our vision: The world leader in advancing personalized health Our mission: Personalizing the patient experience through our caring spirit and distinctive capabilities.

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