Trauma Registry Data Collection Specialist

Make a Difference Through Data That Saves Lives

At ChristianaCare, every trauma patient has a story, and every data point helps improve care. As a Trauma Registry Data Collection Specialist, you will play a vital role in supporting our nationally recognized trauma program by ensuring the accuracy and integrity of trauma data used to drive quality improvement, performance measurement, accreditation, research, and ultimately, better patient outcomes.

This is an ideal opportunity for a detail-oriented healthcare professional with strong analytical skills, medical terminology knowledge, and a passion for contributing to high-quality patient care behind the scenes.

What You'll Do

As a member of the Trauma Program team, you will:

• Review and analyze medical records to identify trauma cases meeting national inclusion criteria.
• Abstract complex clinical data and enter information into the trauma registry database accurately and efficiently.
• Assign and sequence ICD-10 injury and procedure codes in accordance with established coding guidelines.
• Apply diagnostic, operative, laboratory, pathology, radiology, and other clinical findings to accurately capture trauma-related injuries and procedures.
• Support injury severity scoring, mortality reporting, quality metrics, and trauma program performance improvement initiatives.
• Monitor charts to identify care gaps and opportunities for process improvement.
• Perform data validation and quality reviews to ensure the integrity and accuracy of registry information.
• Generate routine and ad hoc reports that support operational, regulatory, and quality improvement needs.
• Assist with maintaining compliance with accreditation, regulatory, and institutional data standards.
• Collaborate with trauma leadership, clinical teams, and data professionals to support ongoing trauma program excellence.

What Makes This Role Unique

In this position, you'll work closely with Trauma Program leadership and clinical experts to help evaluate outcomes, identify trends, and support initiatives that improve care for critically injured patients. Your expertise will directly influence the quality and effectiveness of trauma services across our health system.

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree.
• Two years of clerical or administrative experience in an acute care healthcare setting.
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology and human anatomy.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to maintain accuracy while reviewing complex medical records.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize workload, and manage multiple responsibilities.

Preferred

• Degree in Health Information Management, Medical Coding, or a related field.
• Experience working with a trauma registry.
• Experience with electronic health records (EHR).
• Knowledge of:
  • ICD-10 coding
  • Trauma injury coding
  • Data abstraction and registry databases
  • Performance improvement methodologies
  • Physiology and disease processes
  • Clinical patient care workflows
  • Abbreviated Injury Scale (AIS) coding

Professional Development

We are committed to your professional growth. Within 12 months of orientation, the successful candidate will obtain the following specialized trauma registry certifications:

• Trauma Registry Course (American Trauma Society)
• ICD-10 Trauma Injury Coding Course (American Trauma Society)
• Abbreviated Injury Scale (AIS) Course and Certification (Association for the Advancement of Automotive Medicine)

Flexible Schedule

• This position affords a flexible schedule with a hybrid of on-site and remote after one year. This is a part-time position of day shift of 20 hours per week.

Why ChristianaCare?

When you join ChristianaCare, you become part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to serving our community with excellence, compassion, and innovation. Your work will help ensure trauma patients receive the highest quality care while supporting one of the region's leading trauma programs.

If you're passionate about healthcare data, quality improvement, and making a meaningful impact on patient outcomes, we'd love to hear from you.

Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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EEO Posting Statement

ChristianaCare offers a competitive suite of employee benefits to maximize the wellness of you and your family, including health insurance, paid time off, retirement, an employee assistance program.  To learn more about our benefits for eligible positions visit https://careers.christianacare.org/benefits-compensation/