Trauma Registrar

Role: Trauma Registrar

Location: Kansas City, KS 66160
Duration: 3 months contract to hire
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM (9-hour day shift)

Work Setting: Onsite for orientation, then fully remote

Certifications Required - AIS-15 Coding Certificate

Job Summary

The Trauma Registrar is responsible for collecting, reviewing, coding, and maintaining trauma patient data in compliance with trauma registry standards and the American College of Surgeons (ACS) requirements. This role supports trauma program quality improvement initiatives through accurate data abstraction, validation, and reporting.

Required Qualifications

Minimum 1 year of Trauma Registry experience
Minimum 5 years of ICD-10 coding experience
AIS-15 Coding Certificate (required)
Experience working with the National Trauma Database (NTDB)
Current knowledge of American College of Surgeons (ACS) Trauma Registry standards and criteria
Strong analytical, data abstraction, and medical record review skills

Key Responsibilities

Abstract and code trauma patient records using ICD-10 and AIS coding guidelines
Maintain accurate and complete trauma registry data
Ensure compliance with ACS trauma program requirements
Perform data validation, quality assurance, and reporting activities
Collaborate with clinical teams to obtain and verify patient information
Submit trauma data to required state and national databases
Support trauma program performance improvement initiatives