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Role Description

Performs advanced clinical data abstraction for a Level I Trauma Center in support of state and national trauma registry participation, research, performance improvement, and regulatory compliance. This role requires deep knowledge of trauma systems, complex injury patterns, and Level I verification standards. The ideal candidate demonstrates expert judgment, precision in coding and abstraction, and the ability to work independently in a high-acuity trauma environment.

Responsibilities

• Identify, analyze, and abstract comprehensive trauma patient data from multiple clinical and administrative sources, including EHRs, operative reports, EMS documentation, and ancillary systems.
• Organize and enter detailed injury and care data into the trauma registry database, capturing mechanism of injury, severity, clinical course, interventions, complications, and outcomes in accordance with Level I standards.
• Abstract all required data elements for trauma patients meeting registry inclusion criteria, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and timeliness.
• Assign Injury Severity Scores using AIS methodology and accurately code diagnoses and procedures using ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS.
• Apply advanced clinical knowledge to abstract complex cases, including multisystem trauma, transfers, deaths, and research-eligible cases.
• Participate in internal and external quality assurance processes, including data validation, audits, discrepancy resolution, and preparation for ACS verification or state review.
• Collaborate with trauma program leadership, performance improvement teams, and clinical staff to clarify documentation and support trauma program goals.
• Maintain current knowledge of trauma care, registry standards, and regulatory requirements to ensure continued compliance with Level I Trauma Center expectations.

Qualifications

• Level I Trauma Center experience required.
• Advanced understanding of trauma systems, injury scoring, and registry rules.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong clinical documentation interpretation ability.
• Exceptional attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment while meeting productivity and quality standards.
• Current on all required trauma registry and coding education.
• Documentation of completion of the Trauma Registry Course required.
• Documentation of completion of the AAAM AIS Coding Course required.
• Documentation of ICD-10 coding course completion within the last five years required.
• Certified Abbreviated Injury Scale Specialist (CAISS) and Certified Specialist in Trauma Registries (CSTR) preferred.

Location

Little Rock, Arkansas (Remote)

Department

Data Abstraction Services

Employment Type

Full-Time

Minimum Experience

Experienced