Registrar, Trauma

Your experience matters  

Raleigh General is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Registrar, Trauma, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ^®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve. The Registrar, Trauma is responsible for accurately abstracting, coding, and managing trauma patient data to support clinical outcomes, regulatory compliance, and performance improvement initiatives. This role ensures the integrity of the trauma registry through detailed medical record review, application of standardized coding systems, and collaboration with clinical teams in a fast-paced healthcare environment. This position is on-site in Beckley, West Virginia. 

How you'll contribute  

A Registrar, Trauma who excels in this role

• Abstracts and analyzes trauma patient data from medical records, including physician and nursing documentation, for entry into the trauma registry.
• Codes injury severity using standardized methodologies such as Abbreviated Injury Scale (AIS) and Injury Severity Score (ISS).
• Assigns accurate diagnostic and procedural codes (e.g., ICD-10-CM / ICD-10-PCS) in accordance with coding guidelines.
• Maintains and manages the trauma registry database, ensuring data accuracy, completeness, and timely updates or corrections.
• Performs routine data validation, quality checks, and audits to ensure compliance with internal standards and external regulatory requirements.
• Submits trauma data to state and national databases such as National Trauma Data Bank as required.
• Collaborates with trauma program leadership, physicians, and clinical staff to clarify documentation and improve data quality.
• Generates reports and supports performance improvement initiatives, research activities, and accreditation processes.
• Ensures compliance with HIPAA and maintains strict confidentiality of patient health information.

What we're looking for 
 

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; relevant healthcare, coding, or trauma registry experience may substitute for education.
• Strong critical thinking skills and sound judgment, with the ability to work independently and make accurate decisions with minimal supervision.
• Proven ability to perform in a high-volume, fast-paced, and stressful environment while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with computers and electronic medical record (EMR) systems, including accurate and efficient data entry.
• Solid knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and clinical documentation.
• Thorough understanding of coding guidelines, including ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and CPT / HCPCS.
• Preferred certifications such as Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA).
  
   

Schedule: Part-Time - Monday- Friday, 8am - 12pm.  (This position is on-site in Beckley, West Virginia.)

Why join us 

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:   

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees. 
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off. 
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match. 
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs). 
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities. 
  
   

More about Raleigh General Hospital

People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Raleigh General Hospital is a 300 bed facility caring for nearly 13,000 patients each year with over 50,000 being treated in our emergency room. We offer a wide range of surgical services as well as specialty programs including Cardiac CTA, Digital Mammography, and Trauma Services. 

Raleigh General Hospital is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.