Trauma Registrar - Southside Medical Center

Trauma Registrar – Southside Medical Center

Bon Secours invites applications for the Trauma Registrar role at Southside Medical Center
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The Trauma Registrar is responsible for data collection and abstraction for state and national trauma databases, supporting verification as a Level III Trauma Center and compliance with American College of Surgeons registry standards.

• Identify cases for registry inclusion from sources such as the Master Patient Index, ED log, and Trauma Log per National Trauma Data Base guidelines.
• Abstract data from electronic medical records, prehospital databases, autopsy reports, and other sources to substantiate injured patients.
• Assign ICD‑10 CM diagnosis and comorbidity codes, ICD‑PCS procedure codes, and verify AIS severity and survival probability codes per official coding guidelines.
• Perform daily chart review and data entry for patients meeting registry criteria.
• Report complications and quality issues to the Trauma PI Coordinator promptly.
• Adhere to data management protocols for accurate and timely reporting to the organization and regulatory agencies.
• Assist with performance improvement activities.

• Certified Abbreviated Injury Scale Specialist (CAISS)
• Certified Specialist in Trauma Registries (CSTR)
• Certified Professional Coder (CPC)
• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)
• Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)
• Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)
• Paramedic (EMT‑P)

• One year in registry data abstraction/coding
• Two years in medical data abstraction/coding
• Proficiency with MS Office (email, Word, Excel)

• Trauma or surgery registry abstraction/coding experience
• Expert skill using Windows‑based software (word processing, spreadsheet, databases)
• Abstracting experience using current state and national regulatory requirements
• Experience with medical terminology and acronyms related to diagnosis, procedures, complications, and comorbid conditions
• Accurate and timely data entry and verification to maintain high standards of data quality control

• Work experience considered with HR approval; specific to emergency medical services or healthcare field
• Completion of ICD‑10 coding courses
• Completion of college‑level Anatomy/Physiology courses
• Completion of college‑level Medical Terminology courses

• Associate’s Degree with two semesters of medical terminology and Anatomy/Physiology or accredited medical records coding program

• Maintain 95% data validation accuracy after 12 months and complete onboarding training
• Certification as an Abbreviated Injury Scale Specialist (CAISS) within 24 months of hire

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources, and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short‑ and long‑term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development, and continuing education support

Bon Secours is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, or disability. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Talent Acquisition Team at