University of Kentucky
Posting Details
Posting Details
Job Title Trauma Lead Registrar/Pediatrics/UKHC
Requisition Number RE51259
Working Title Trauma Lead Registrar/Peds
Department Name H3060:Children's/Maternal/Psychiatric Svcs
Work Location Lexington, KY
Grade Level 10
Salary Range $48,360-81,328/year
Type of Position Staff
Position Time Status Full-Time
Required Education
AA
Click here for more information about equivalencies: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience
3 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification
Trauma Registrar Certified Specialist in Trauma Registry (CSTR) and Abbreviated Injury Scale (AIS) certifications within two years of hire.
Physical Requirements
Lifting, pushing objects up to 25lbs, sitting for long periods of time, typing long periods, repetitive motion
Shift
Monday through, Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm (40hrs/wk, salaried)
Job Summary
The Trauma Registrar Lead is a member of the Trauma Services and is responsible for obtaining, abstracting, correcting, and entering appropriate patient data both concurrently and retrospectively for trauma patients. The Trauma Registrar Lead is an essential member of the trauma team responsible for developing a comprehensive multidisciplinary program for the care of the trauma patient. This position directly reports to the Trauma Program Manager for Pediatrics. The Trauma Registrar Lead will comply with all appropriate University of Kentucky Hospital and Trauma Services policies, vision, and values. Associate's degree required, bachelor's degree preferred. Three to five years coding and/or registry experience preferred, as well as knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, disease processes, clinical/therapeutic modalities, ICD10-CM coding, personal computer usage, quality of care audit procedures and ability to retrieve statistical information from a computerized database and compile information into a comprehensive and understandable report.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Medical terminology, anatomy/physiology, medical coding knowledge/trauma ICD/AIS, maintain productivity/deadlines, familiarity with electronic health records, computer skills
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? Yes
Preferred Education/Experience
Associate's Degree or higher preferred; Three to five years coding and/or registry experience preferred. Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy/physiology/disease processes/clinical/therapeutic.
Deadline to Apply 08/21/2025
Our University Community
We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
Posting Details
Job Title Trauma Lead Registrar/Pediatrics/UKHC
Requisition Number RE51259
Working Title Trauma Lead Registrar/Peds
Department Name H3060:Children's/Maternal/Psychiatric Svcs
Work Location Lexington, KY
Grade Level 10
Salary Range $48,360-81,328/year
Type of Position Staff
Position Time Status Full-Time
Required Education
AA
Click here for more information about equivalencies: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience
3 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification
Trauma Registrar Certified Specialist in Trauma Registry (CSTR) and Abbreviated Injury Scale (AIS) certifications within two years of hire.
Physical Requirements
Lifting, pushing objects up to 25lbs, sitting for long periods of time, typing long periods, repetitive motion
Shift
Monday through, Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm (40hrs/wk, salaried)
Job Summary
The Trauma Registrar Lead is a member of the Trauma Services and is responsible for obtaining, abstracting, correcting, and entering appropriate patient data both concurrently and retrospectively for trauma patients. The Trauma Registrar Lead is an essential member of the trauma team responsible for developing a comprehensive multidisciplinary program for the care of the trauma patient. This position directly reports to the Trauma Program Manager for Pediatrics. The Trauma Registrar Lead will comply with all appropriate University of Kentucky Hospital and Trauma Services policies, vision, and values. Associate's degree required, bachelor's degree preferred. Three to five years coding and/or registry experience preferred, as well as knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, disease processes, clinical/therapeutic modalities, ICD10-CM coding, personal computer usage, quality of care audit procedures and ability to retrieve statistical information from a computerized database and compile information into a comprehensive and understandable report.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Medical terminology, anatomy/physiology, medical coding knowledge/trauma ICD/AIS, maintain productivity/deadlines, familiarity with electronic health records, computer skills
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? Yes
Preferred Education/Experience
Associate's Degree or higher preferred; Three to five years coding and/or registry experience preferred. Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy/physiology/disease processes/clinical/therapeutic.
Deadline to Apply 08/21/2025
Our University Community
We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.