Registrar, Trauma

Your experience matters 

Paris Regional Medical Center 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 Registar, Trauma joining our team, 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.

More about our team 

We're committed to a culture of safety and engagement, making Paris Regional Health a place where people want to work. We see our team as a big family -- and it's always growing.

How you'll contribute 

A Trauma Registrar who excels in this role maintains current, accurate data within the trauma registry by collecting, entering, retrieving, and reporting data related to all trauma patients:

• Ensures that all necessary demographic, and clinical information is obtained and entered in the registration system with timeliness and accuracy.

• Codes injury severity for all traumatic injuries using doctor/nurses notes and other medical record reports. 

• Assigns appropriate diagnostic and procedural codes.
  Maintains trauma database, updates database, manages changes and corrections to database.

• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested. 

What we're looking for

• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. 

• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

• Must have thorough understanding of ICD-10 Official Coding Guidelines for Coding and Reporting and AHA Coding Clinic; HCPCS/CPT coding systems and CPT Assistant and Coding Clinic for HCPCS guidelines.

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent

• Experience: Minimum 1 year clerical/ data entry

• Certifications: Certified Coding Specialist (C.C.S.) (Preferred)Certified Professional Coder-Hospital (CPC-H) (Preferred)Certified Coding Associate (CCA) (Preferred)Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) (Preferred)Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) (Preferred)

Schedule: 5x8, Day shift

Why join us 

People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. 

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 Paris Regional Medical Center

Paris Regional Medical Center is a 154-bed general acute-care hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the Northeast Texas and Southeast Oklahoma communities for 111 years. Paris Regional is a Level III Trauma Facility, Accredited Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI, Advanced Primary Stroke Care certified, and our orthopedic outcomes are in the top 5% in the nation.

EEOC Statement

Paris Regional Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Paris Regional Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."

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.