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Trauma Registrar/UKHC

Deadline
Nov 05, 2026
Closing in 17 days
Location
N/A
United States
Employment
Permanent
Full time
Reference
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Posted Oct 16, 2026
Offered salary$43,680-71,323/year

About the role

Trauma Registrar/UKHC

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Posting Details

Posting Details
Job Title Trauma Registrar/UKHC
Requisition Number RE56135
Working Title Trauma Registrar/UKHC
Department Name H3060:Children's/Maternal/Psychiatric Svcs
Work Location Lexington, KY
Grade Level 09
Salary Range $43,680-71,323/year
Type of Position Staff
Position Time Status Full-Time
Required Education BS
Click here for more information about equivalencies: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience 3 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification AIS (Abbreviated Injury Scale) course, Trauma Registry course, and International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10) Trauma Injury Coding course, all within 1 year of hire.
Physical Requirements The physical requirements of this position include: handling of light-weight objects up to 25 pounds, as well as standing, walking, and sitting for long periods of time.
Shift Monday through Friday, 8:0 0am-4:30 pm; this position is salaried/exempt and may require additional hours per departmental need.
Job Summary The Trauma Registrar/UKHC is a member of the Trauma and Acute Care Surgical Services Department. Primary responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to: obtaining, abstracting, correcting, and entering appropriate patient data both concurrently and retrospectively on trauma patients. This position is an essential member of the trauma team responsible for maintaining the data needed to ensure a comprehensive multidisciplinary program for the care of the trauma patient.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities The ideal candidate will have in-depth computer skills to include Microsoft office experience; a strong understanding of coding and registrar processes; and thorough understanding of data analysis. Educational coursework to be completed within one year of hire in order to obtain certifications. Trauma Registrar Certification required within the first 18 months of hire.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
Preferred Education/Experience Current Trauma Registrar Certification and Abbreviated Injury Scale Certification. Experience in coding and registry, medical terminology, and electronic medical records
Deadline to Apply 11/05/2026
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Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * Do you currently have or are you eligible to obtain an Abbreviated Injury Scale Certification?
    • Yes
    • No
  2. * Do you currently have or are you eligible to obtain within 18 months of hire a Trauma Registrar Certification?
    • Yes
    • No
  3. * Please indicate the number of years of experience you have in data management within a healthcare setting.
    • None
    • More than 0 years, up through 3 years
    • More than 3 years, up through 5 years
    • More than 5 years, up through 7 years
    • More than 7 years
  4. * Please describe your communication and organizational skills and give a specific example.

    (Open Ended Question)

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  2. Cover Letter
Optional Documents

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