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Trauma Lead Registrar/Pediatrics/UKHC

KY Staffing, Lexington, Kentucky, us, 40598

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Trauma Lead Registrar/Pediatrics/UKHC

University of Kentucky Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status. 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 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 Specific Questions: * Do you have at least three full years of experience in medical coding? * Which of the following best describes your experience with trauma registries? * Do you currently have Abbreviated Injury Scale (AIS), Trauma Registry Course, and ICD-10 course certificates? * Please indicate the number of years of experience you have in data management within a healthcare setting. * Please describe your experience working with ICD-10-CM or other clinical coding systems. Include any formal training or certifications you've completed. (Open Ended Question) Applicant Documents: Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter Optional Documents Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities Apply Here