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Sentara Healthcare

Trauma Registrar

Norfolk, VA · On-site +1

This position is remote only in Hampton Roads, VA. Training will be on-site at Sentara Norfolk ... Abstract clinical and demographic data from electronic medical records, EMS records, and provider ...

Sentara Healthcare

Trauma Registrar

Norfolk, VA · On-site +1

This position is remote only in Hampton Roads, VA. Training will be on-site at Sentara Norfolk ... Abstract clinical and demographic data from electronic medical records, EMS records, and provider ...

Sentara Healthcare

IT HEDIS & Analytics Manager

Norfolk, VA · On-site +1

$29.25 - $38.75/hr

The manager oversees HEDIS data feeds, production operations, platform support, data-quality ... Caring For Your Family and Your Career • Medical, Dental, Vision plans • Adoption, Fertility ...

Sentara Healthcare

Compensation Specialist

Norfolk, VA · On-site +1

The role also supports annual compensation processes through data validation, auditing, and ... Caring For Your Family and Your Career • Medical, Dental, Vision plans • Adoption, Fertility ...

Sentara Healthcare

Compensation Specialist

Norfolk, VA · On-site +1

The role also supports annual compensation processes through data validation, auditing, and ... Caring For Your Family and Your Career • Medical, Dental, Vision plans • Adoption, Fertility ...

Sentara Healthcare

Pharmacy IT Solutions Manager

Norfolk, VA · On-site +1

$63 - $74/hr

The manager functions as a subject matter expert for pharmacy systems, pharmacy claims data ... Caring For Your Family and Your Career • Medical, Dental, Vision plans • Adoption, Fertility ...

EverDriven

Customer Success Manager

Virginia Beach, VA · Remote

Guided by integrity, ownership, and collaboration, we move with urgency, lead with data, and never ... Position will be remote/WFH and requires up to 33% travel Benefits: * Medical, Dental, Vision ...

Riverside Health System

Coder RMG

Newport News, VA · On-site +1

$23 - $29.90/hr

... remote work eligible for candidates residing in the following states: FL, GA, ID, KS, KY, MS, NC ... Reviews charts and entire medical records, assigning ICD and CPT code combinations to each data ...

Riverside Health System

Certified Coder RMG

Newport News, VA · On-site +1

$23 - $29.90/hr

... remote work eligible for candidates residing in the following states: FL, GA, ID, KS, KY, MS, NC ... Reviews charts and entire medical records, assigning ICD and CPT code combinations to each data ...

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As of Sep 2, 2026, the average hourly pay for remote medical data encoder in Suffolk, VA is $55.85, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $50.10 and $64.95 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Remote Medical Data Encoder vs Remote Medical Coder?

AspectRemote Medical Data EncoderRemote Medical Coder
CertificationsTypically AHIMA or AAPC certification, coding credentialsSame certifications, often AHIMA or AAPC
Work EnvironmentRemote, healthcare facilities, insurance companiesRemote, hospitals, clinics, insurance companies
Job FocusConverting medical records into coded data for databasesAssigning codes to diagnoses and procedures for billing
Industry UsageHealthcare, insurance, data managementHealthcare, billing, insurance claims

Both roles require similar certifications and work remotely within healthcare settings. The main difference is that Remote Medical Data Encoders focus on converting medical records into coded data for databases, while Remote Medical Coders assign codes directly for billing and insurance purposes. Understanding these distinctions helps job seekers identify the best fit for their skills and career goals.

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Infographic showing various Remote Medical Data Encoder job openings in Suffolk, VA as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 2% As Needed, 14% Full Time, 57% Part Time, 13% Temporary, and 13% Nights. Highlights an 90% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $116,176 per year, or $55.9 per hour.

Trauma Registrar

Sentara Healthcare

Norfolk, VA • On-site, Remote

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 25 days ago

Sentara Health rating

6.8

Company rating: 6.8 out of 10

Based on 416 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

498th of 898 rated healthcare providers

Job description

City/State
Norfolk, VA
Work Shift
First (Days)
Overview:
Sentara Health is seeking to hire a qualified individual to join our team as a Trauma Registrar.
Position Status: Full-time (40 hours a week), dayshift
Position Location: This position is remote only in Hampton Roads, VA. Training will be on-site at Sentara Norfolk General for the first 6 weeks.
Standard Working Hours: 8:00AM - 5:00PM during training. Flexibility with working hours after successful completion of training.
Overview
The Trauma Registrar is responsible for collecting, abstracting, coding, validating, and maintaining trauma-related data for all eligible patients. This position ensures accurate and timely submission of data to the hospital trauma registry, the National Trauma Data Bank (NTDB), Trauma Quality Improvement Program (TQIP), and state or regional registries. The Trauma Registrar supports the trauma program's performance improvement and patient safety initiatives, accreditation efforts, and trauma-related research.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Identify trauma patients who meet the inclusion criteria.
  • Abstract clinical and demographic data from electronic medical records, EMS records, and provider documentation.
  • Code injuries using the Abbreviated Injury Scale (AIS) and assign ICD-10 and CPT codes as appropriate.
  • Enter abstracted information into trauma registry software accurately and within required timeframes.
  • Validate data for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with ACS, NTDB, and state trauma registry standards.
  • Maintain confidentiality and security of patient health information in compliance with HIPAA.
  • Provide trauma case data for quality improvement, research, and performance improvement reviews.
  • Prepare reports and statistical summaries for internal committees and external agencies.
  • Support trauma center verification/accreditation processes.
  • Participate in trauma multidisciplinary performance improvement meetings as needed.
  • Work with physicians, nurses, EMS providers, and quality staff to ensure accurate data collection.
  • Assist with trauma-related research projects and provide data for publication or benchmarking.
  • Maintain current knowledge of trauma registry practices, coding guidelines, and data quality standards.
  • Attend continuing education workshops, webinars, or professional conferences as assigned - 8 hours/ year required.

Education
  • High School Diploma or equivalent required
  • Associates' and/or Bachelor's degree in HIM or healthcare-related field, or nursing licensure preferred

Certification/Licensure
  • Completion of the ATS Trauma Registry Course is required within 12 months of hire
  • Completion of the AAAM AIS Coding Course is required within 12 months of hire
  • Completion of an ICD-10 trauma course is required within 12 months of hire, and a refresher course every 5 years
  • CAISS certification preferred, required within 24 months of hire
  • CSTR certification preferred

Experience
  • Administrative experience - 3 years required
  • Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology required
  • Two (2) years of experience in health information management, computer data management/data processing, or medical records preferred
  • Prior trauma registry experience strongly preferred
  • Proficiency in ICD-10, CPT, and AIS coding preferred

Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career
• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to 10,000
• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
• Emergency Backup Care
• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
• Life Insurance
• 401k/403B with Employer Match
• Tuition Assistance - 5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
• Student Debt Pay Down - 10,000
• Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Colleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met
Here at Sentara, we are committed to consistently enhancing our training, advancement tracks, work-life benefits, and more. Our goal is to make you feel more excited to be here every day!
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, located in Norfolk, VA, is a 525-bed tertiary care facility that is home to the only Level I Adult Trauma Center and burn trauma unit in Hampton Roads, and also serves as the primary teaching hospital for Eastern Virginia Medical School.
In addition to the high-quality heart program at Sentara Heart Hospital, our facility is home to Nightingale Regional Air Ambulance and several other dedicated facilities and specialized services. As a recognized accredited Comprehensive Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, our hospital specializes in heart and vascular, neurosciences, neurosurgery, urology, oncology, spine care, advanced imaging, behavioral health, maternity, and women's health, including a state-of-the-art neonatal intensive care unit.
Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.
In support of our mission "to improve health every day," this is a tobacco-free environment.
For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:
Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

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