Remote Trauma Research Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Payroll Title:
BLANK AST 3 Department:
TRAUMA ADMINISTRATION Hiring Pay Scale
$29.42 - $42.16 / Hour Worksite:
Remote Appointment Type:
Career Appointment Percent:
100% Union:
CX Contract Total Openings:
1 Work Schedule:
Days, 8-Hour Shifts, Monday-Friday
#140157 Assistant Trauma Registrar - REMOTE
Filing Deadline: Wed 7/22/2026
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DESCRIPTION
The Assistant Trauma Registrar supports the Trauma Program by assisting with the collection, abstraction, entry, validation, and maintenance of trauma patient data for the trauma registry. This role helps ensure compliance with state, regional, and national trauma reporting requirements and supports performance improvement, research, and accreditation activities. Works collaboratively to ensure accurate and timely trauma data management.
Key responsibilities include assisting with identification and tracking of trauma patients meeting registry inclusion criteria; abstracting clinical data from electronic medical records, operative reports, EMS records, and ancillary documentation; entering trauma patient data into the trauma registry database accurately and within established timelines; reviewing records for completeness, consistency, and compliance with trauma registry standards; maintaining confidentiality and security of patient health information in compliance with HIPAA regulations; supporting trauma program performance improvement initiatives through data collection and reporting; participating in trauma registry education and ongoing professional development activities and performing other duties as assigned to support trauma services operations.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Three years of related experience.
• Anatomy or medical terminology course.
• ICD 10 knowledge.
• Certificate from a trauma registry course.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing and be able to articulate complex ideas for all levels of audiences.
• Ability to be a self-starter who is accountable and requires minimal direction and supervision; a person who is open to new ideas; and a creative and flexible individual who is comfortable working in a large, complex organization.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, data entry skills, proficient with Microsoft Office software applications, and knowledgeable in using databases.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Medical coding experience.
• EMT or LVN.
• Trauma registry experience.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.
• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.

Pay Transparency Act
Annual Full Pay Range: $61,429 - $88,030 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)
Hourly Equivalent: $29.42 - $42.16
Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).
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