Trauma Registrar​/UKHC

Position Information

• Department: H7000:
  Trauma and Acute Care Surgery Services
• Job Title:
  
  Trauma Registrar/UKHC
• Working Title:
  
  Trauma Registrar/Adult/UKHC
• Requisition Number: RE53493
• Location:
  
  Lexington, KY
• Grade Level: 09
• Salary Range: $43,/year
• Type of Position:
  Staff
• Position Time Status:
  Full-Time
• Required
  
  Education:
  
  BS
• Required Related
  
  Experience:
  
  3 years
• Required Certifications (within 1 year of hire): AIS course, Trauma Registry course, ICD-10 Trauma Injury Coding course
• Shift: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.
  
  -4:30 p.m.; salaried/exempt; may require additional hours
• Remote:
  Yes
• Supervisory Responsibilities:
  
  None
• Preferred Experience:
  
  Coding, medical terminology, electronic medical records; same certifications within 12 months
• Final date to receive applications: 03/19/2026
• Equivalencies Information: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./equivalencies

The Trauma Registrar is a data steward in the trauma program, converting complex clinical information into structured data that drives quality improvement, accreditation, research, and clinical practice guideline decisions. This position directly reports to the Lead Trauma Registrar and indirectly to the Trauma Program Manager. The Registrar will comply with all appropriate University of Kentucky Hospital and Trauma Services policies, vision, and values.

A minimum of three years of coding experience is required, with trauma registry experience preferred. Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, disease processes, clinical/therapeutic modalities, ICD-10-CM coding, personal computer usage, quality-of-care audit procedures, and the ability to retrieve statistical information from a computerized database and compile it into a comprehensive and understandable report is essential. The Registrar must possess attention to detail, independence, and solid organizational skills.

Occasional standing or walking, lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects weighing up to or over 25 pounds; regular sitting at a computer workstation with repetitive motions such as typing; occasional job-related travel.

• In-depth computer skills, including Microsoft Office
• Strong understanding of coding and registrar processes
• Thorough understanding of data analysis
• Ability to complete educational coursework within one year of hire to obtain certifications

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. The University follows federal and state constitutions as well as all applicable laws on nondiscrimination. Equal opportunities are provided for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations. Candidates may be required to pass pre-employment screenings, including a national background check and/or drug screen.