Trauma Registrar I (Must Live in Colorado)

Job description

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

Department

Job Summary

This position, under minimal supervision, ensures all aspects of care for the trauma patient are entered into the trauma registry. This position is responsible for abstracting data from the electronic health record in accordance with the National Trauma Data Bank (NTDB) and state of Colorado standards. Performs a variety of functions to support the collection and coordination of Trauma Performance Improvement statistics with emphasis on data entry into a comprehensive computerized management system. Collects trauma data for injury research and prevention as well as quality improvement tracking and assures accuracy and confidentiality in the handling of all Trauma registry related matters and is concerned with and active in the improvement of trauma Registry Program within the facility. Works collaboratively with the Trauma Nurse Coordinators and Performance Improvement Nurse

Essential Functions:

• Collect and enter data points into the trauma registry to support the trauma program reporting requirements. (20%)
• Abstracts the required average volume of charts on a monthly basis. (20%)
• Confidently navigates an electronic health record for required data (10%)
• Abstracts, analyzes, and codes details of medical record for trauma registry information (10%)
• Collect and enter data points into the trauma registry to support the trauma programs performance improvement activities. (10%)
• Collect and enter data points to support the research activities for trauma (10%)
• Maintain current knowledge of the Trauma Data dictionary, TQIP and NTDB updates (10%)
• Maintain current knowledge in data aggregation, policies and procedures (5%)
• Participates in departmental educational activities (5%)

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED required

Work Experience:

• 1 year coding experience OR previous working with trauma registry databases and handling medical information in a health care setting required

Licenses:

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.
• Familiarity with coding for billing or data purposes using ICD -10, AIS, or CPT preferred
• Familiarity with Electric Medical Records such as EPIC, Cerner, Meditech, etc. preferred

Shift

Work Type

Salary

Benefits

At Denver Health, we take care of the people who take care of our community. Our benefits are built to support your life, your family, and your future — with generous paid time off, fully paid parental leave, exceptional retirement contributions, comprehensive health coverage, and nationally recognized well-being programs. We invest in your growth through tuition assistance, career advancement pathways, and professional development — while also offering meaningful financial advantages through loan forgiveness eligibility and employer contributions. When you join Denver Health, you’re joining a mission-driven organization that invests in you.

Here is a small list of our benefit programs:

• 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%
• Generous medical, dental, vision plans in addition to employer paid disability and life insurance.
• Comprehensive 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. Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.