Christiana Care Health System
Overview
ChristianaCare is a dynamic health care organization focused on improving health outcomes and making high-quality care more accessible and affordable. Our network includes primary care and outpatient services, home health care, urgent care centers, three hospitals (1,430 beds), a freestanding emergency department, a Level I trauma center, a Level III neonatal intensive care unit, a comprehensive stroke center, and regional centers of excellence in heart and vascular care, cancer care and women's health. We are hiring a Trauma Registrar in Wilmington Hospital to obtain, interpret, and abstract data in the trauma registry to accurately code injuries and procedures, guide performance improvement and care management, and positively impact patient outcomes. What We Offer Robust benefits package. Medical, dental & eyecare starting day one. Generous paid time off, competitive pay, tuition reimbursement and paid parental leave. Additional benefits include dependent care assistance, pet insurance, financial coaching, fitness & wellness reimbursements and discounts on multiple services and events. Flexible dayshift schedule. Extensive training and certifications: Trauma Registry Course (American Trauma Society); ICD-10 Trauma Injury Coding Course (American Trauma Society); Abbreviated Injury Scale (AIS) Course and Certification (AAAM). Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Assesss appropriate inclusion/exclusion of data based on National Trauma Data Standards. Attains and maintains proficiency in data abstraction and entry. Reviews and interprets inpatient, diagnostic, operative, emergency medicine, or other patient records to assign appropriate ICD-10 injury and procedure codes. Performs coding and abstraction tasks to support data quality and statistics, for calculation of injury severity scoring, and for risk for mortality reporting. Applies information on diagnostic reports to accurately code injuries and procedures in the trauma registry database in accordance with ICD-10 and AIS coding guidelines. Abstracts pertinent data, determines and sequences codes for injury diagnoses and procedures, and enters all information into the trauma registry. Organizes a work plan to achieve assigned project goals or implements an established work plan; makes suggestions to improve efficiency of work. Routinely reviews medical records to verify quality measures are met and identifies open care gaps. Attains and maintains proficiency in quality measure definitions and how this applies to other duties. Evaluates and maintains clear documentation of project achievements based on established goals. Assists in identifying issues with data collection methods; ensures methods for collection meet/exceed accreditation, regulatory, and institutional standards. Performs data validations as assigned within the required time frame. Requirements
Associate's degree required; degree in Health Information Management or Medical Coding preferred. Two years clerical/administrative experience in Acute Care setting required. Two years of experience working with trauma registry preferred. Strong knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy required. Experience using the electronic health record preferred. Knowledge of or experience in data abstraction and entry into a registry database, ICD-10 coding, AIS injury coding, performance improvement, physiology and disease processes is preferred. Schedule:
This is a full-time day shift position. Hourly Pay Range: $22.29 - $33.44. This pay rate/range represents ChristianaCare's good faith and reasonable estimate of compensation at the time of posting. The actual salary offered will depend on factors such as skills, relevant experience, and qualifications. ChristianaCare is an equal opportunity employer, committed to prohibiting discrimination and considering 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 by law. Post End Date
Dec 2, 2025 EEO Posting Statement
ChristianaCare offers a competitive benefits package to support the wellness of you and your family. For more information about our benefits, visit the ChristianaCare benefits page.
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ChristianaCare is a dynamic health care organization focused on improving health outcomes and making high-quality care more accessible and affordable. Our network includes primary care and outpatient services, home health care, urgent care centers, three hospitals (1,430 beds), a freestanding emergency department, a Level I trauma center, a Level III neonatal intensive care unit, a comprehensive stroke center, and regional centers of excellence in heart and vascular care, cancer care and women's health. We are hiring a Trauma Registrar in Wilmington Hospital to obtain, interpret, and abstract data in the trauma registry to accurately code injuries and procedures, guide performance improvement and care management, and positively impact patient outcomes. What We Offer Robust benefits package. Medical, dental & eyecare starting day one. Generous paid time off, competitive pay, tuition reimbursement and paid parental leave. Additional benefits include dependent care assistance, pet insurance, financial coaching, fitness & wellness reimbursements and discounts on multiple services and events. Flexible dayshift schedule. Extensive training and certifications: Trauma Registry Course (American Trauma Society); ICD-10 Trauma Injury Coding Course (American Trauma Society); Abbreviated Injury Scale (AIS) Course and Certification (AAAM). Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Assesss appropriate inclusion/exclusion of data based on National Trauma Data Standards. Attains and maintains proficiency in data abstraction and entry. Reviews and interprets inpatient, diagnostic, operative, emergency medicine, or other patient records to assign appropriate ICD-10 injury and procedure codes. Performs coding and abstraction tasks to support data quality and statistics, for calculation of injury severity scoring, and for risk for mortality reporting. Applies information on diagnostic reports to accurately code injuries and procedures in the trauma registry database in accordance with ICD-10 and AIS coding guidelines. Abstracts pertinent data, determines and sequences codes for injury diagnoses and procedures, and enters all information into the trauma registry. Organizes a work plan to achieve assigned project goals or implements an established work plan; makes suggestions to improve efficiency of work. Routinely reviews medical records to verify quality measures are met and identifies open care gaps. Attains and maintains proficiency in quality measure definitions and how this applies to other duties. Evaluates and maintains clear documentation of project achievements based on established goals. Assists in identifying issues with data collection methods; ensures methods for collection meet/exceed accreditation, regulatory, and institutional standards. Performs data validations as assigned within the required time frame. Requirements
Associate's degree required; degree in Health Information Management or Medical Coding preferred. Two years clerical/administrative experience in Acute Care setting required. Two years of experience working with trauma registry preferred. Strong knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy required. Experience using the electronic health record preferred. Knowledge of or experience in data abstraction and entry into a registry database, ICD-10 coding, AIS injury coding, performance improvement, physiology and disease processes is preferred. Schedule:
This is a full-time day shift position. Hourly Pay Range: $22.29 - $33.44. This pay rate/range represents ChristianaCare's good faith and reasonable estimate of compensation at the time of posting. The actual salary offered will depend on factors such as skills, relevant experience, and qualifications. ChristianaCare is an equal opportunity employer, committed to prohibiting discrimination and considering 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 by law. Post End Date
Dec 2, 2025 EEO Posting Statement
ChristianaCare offers a competitive benefits package to support the wellness of you and your family. For more information about our benefits, visit the ChristianaCare benefits page.
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