Registrar Jobs in Georgia
Registrar jobs in Georgia are active across higher education, healthcare, and K-12 school systems, with openings at every level from enrollment coordinator to senior director of registration. Atlanta, Athens, and Savannah drive the bulk of hiring, anchored by institutions like Emory University, the University System of Georgia, and WellStar Health System. Academic records management, student information systems, and healthcare patient registration are the most in-demand specialties across the state. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Day (United States of America)Job Summary:
Trauma Registrar- Full-Time Day Shift- Hybrid
The Trauma Registry is a complex injury and disease specific database that is integral to the operations of the trauma center. Quality Trauma Registry data must be collected by every trauma center and is critical to the success of a trauma program. The Trauma Registrar is responsible for the management of all components of the Trauma Registry, including data collection, data abstraction, data entry, data retrieval/statistical conversion, and data validation.
The Trauma Registrar Position reports directly to Trauma Program Manager. Key responsibilities of the role include: Data abstraction/entry, database management, inter-rater reliability and data validation, uploading data to state and national Trauma Registries, analysis of data frequency submission reports, monitoring the data base for data integrity and mapping inconsistencies as well as error correction and report writing.
Level I and II Trauma Centers: Trauma Registrars at Level I and II trauma centers are responsible for coding extensive injury complexes, procedures, complications, and prolonged hospitalizations. They are also responsible for coding additional data elements for the Trauma Quality Improvement Program (TQIP) and participate in required Georgia Quality Improvement Program (GQIP) state drill down exercises. The Trauma Registrar is an integral member of the Performance Improvement process within the Level I and II trauma center and assist with data re-review upon TQIP Benchmark report receipt biannually.
Level III and IV Trauma Centers: Trauma Registrars at Level III and IV trauma centers are not responsible for coding additional data elements for TQIP (unless the Level III center is a participating TQIP facility). Patients with extensive injury complexes receive initial stabilization and are typically transferred out to Level I or II trauma centers when resources at these facilities are exceeded. The admitted, non-transferred out, patient population at the Level III and IV trauma centers usually have minimal procedures, lessened injury complexes, and shorter length of stays for coding.
Burn Centers: Burn/Trauma Registrars are responsible for coding data elements in both the burn and trauma registries. The burn registry requires less data entry elements than the trauma registry, however, patients within this registry tend to have complex coding requirements secondary to necessitating multiple procedures and prolonged hospitalizations.
Trauma Registry data is vital to daily operations, process improvement, benchmarking and improving the quality of trauma care delivery. Injury Prevention and Outreach events are developed based on the trauma population captured within the Trauma Registries. Ongoing trauma operations including staffing for trauma clinical care units and Trauma Surgery staff is based on trauma volume and trends. There are regulatory and statutory requirements for Trauma Centers to maintain high quality Trauma Registries. Trauma Registrars must maintain proficiency in anatomy/physiology, in health information technology, trauma specific software, and knowledge of a variety of trauma scoring/scaling methods is essential. The Trauma Registrar must also have knowledge of two independent coding systems: ICD-10-CM/PCS and Injury Severity Coding (AIS). The Trauma Registrar must also learn EMS procedures and terminology, nursing procedures and terminology, radiology terminology, and understand disease processes for capturing comorbid conditions and complications for the registry. They should also have knowledge of ICD-9-CM/PCS for reports and historical data.
Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:
Data Abstraction/ Entry
a. Responsible for the abstraction of data from various data sources (electronic health record,
Trauma Activation Logs, PI Data sheets, etc.) necessary to complete trauma records within
the hospitals’ Trauma Registry.
b. Utilizes technical coding principles expertise to assign appropriate ICD-10CM diagnoses
and ICD-IOPCS procedure codes into trauma database.
c. Utilizes technical trauma specific coding principles expertise to assign appropriate AIS
codes used to calculate the ISS (injury severity score).
d. Identifies activation levels and report to Charge Capture for appropriate reimbursement.
e. Identifies records that fall within the Trauma Registry inclusion criteria for hospital, state
and national registries.
f. Performs data abstraction and entry using established rules and definitions set by the
National Trauma Data Bank (NTDB), Trauma Quality Improvement Program (TQIP), State
Registry and the hospitals’ data dictionaries.
g. Informs the Trauma Program Manager (TPM) of all relevant trauma audits filter
inconsistencies via monthly Quality Assurance Reports
h. Informs the Trauma Program Leadership of all opportunities for improvement in trauma
related documentation that may be identified during the data abstraction/entry/validation
processes.
i. Meets productivity standards.
A. Queries physicians when needed to further clarify code assignments.
60%
Data Validation and Inter-rater Reliability
a. Analyzes records for quality assurance trauma standards recommended by the Trauma
Committee and as stipulated by the American College of Surgeons (ACS) and the Joint
Commission (TJC): Data includes all phases of trauma care, i.e., pre-hospital, emergency
department and inpatient
b. Maintains the highest level of validity to assure accurate program profiling, TQIP, state and
internal data reports using based on defined processes.
c. Completes routine checks of abstracted data for accuracy and maintains an accuracy rate
of 95%.
-
Identifies suspicious or invalid cases, variables and data values, implements corrective
action for invalid data, and reports findings to the Certified Trauma Data Analyst and TPM
for further review.
10%
Database Management
a. Ensures security and privacy of all Trauma Registry related date in accordance with HIPPA
and the Trauma Registry Data Management procedures.
b. Ensures data is collected in compliance with National Trauma Data Standards (NTDS).
5%
c. Expands the database management program as needed to meet the needs of the Trauma
Program.
d. Serves as liaison with the registry software vendor and WHS IT department personnel.
e. Ensures all software program updates are completed as needed.
A. Ensures data backups are completed at scheduled intervals.
5%
Data Extraction and Reporting
a. Responsible for the assimilation, extraction, and statistical presentation of all trauma
registry data, as required by the ACS, TJC, and as requested by the TPM.
b. Runs appropriate quality assurance reports and takes corrective action on errors in
preparation for each data upload.
c. Ensures all data uploads to the NTDB, TQIP, and State Trauma Registry are completed on
time and documented for reporting.
d. Produces various other Quality Assurance reports as requested by the TPM.
e. Ensures Trauma Registry Data Request form is completed and approved prior to the
running of and release of Trauma Registry data for any entity other than the TPM, in
accordance with the Trauma Registry Data Management procedures.
20%
Other Duties
a. Attends all Trauma Services meetings as requested.
b. Participates in the Georgia Committee of Trauma Excellence (GCTE) Trauma
Registry Subcommittee.
c. Responsible for continued professional growth: must complete 8 continuing
education hours annually as required by the ACS. May include: TQIP Conference TQIP Education Opportunities TQIP Annual Course (on-line) Hospital, WHS Trauma Center or state trauma education programs
d. Helps to support regional and state trauma system development.
Required Minimum Education:
High School Diploma / GED General Preferred and Associates
Health Information Management Preferred
Required Minimum Experience
Minimum 2 years Trauma Registry coding experience with RHIT Required or Minimum 3 years Trauma Registry coding experience without RHIT Required
.
Required Minimum Skills
Proficient in computer entry and data extraction; ICD-10CM and ICD-10PCS coding, AIS coding required.
Computer/data entry experience
Ability to communicate with various members of the healthcare team.
Ability to use EXCEL, Word and have basic computer operational knowledge. Epic, 3M
Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):
Additional Licenses and Certifications
A minimum of 8 continuing education hours of trauma related continuing education hours are required annually. 20 CEUs during reporting cycle are required for RHIT recertification.
ATS Trauma Registry Course (or equivalent course for trauma registrars)
Upon Hire Required
and AAAM AIS-08 (AIS-15 preferred) Coding Course Upon Hire Required
RHIT - Reg Health Information Tech Upon Hire Preferred
or CSTR - Cert Specialist Trauma Registrar Upon Hire Preferred or
CAISS - Cert Abbr Injury Scale Spec
Required Minimum Experience:
Minimum 2 years Trauma Registry coding experience with RHIT
Required or Minimum 3 years Trauma Registry coding experience without RHIT
Required. Proficient in computer entry and data extraction; ICD-10CM and ICD-10PCS coding, AIS coding required.
Required Minimum Skills:
Computer/data entry experience
Ability to communicate with various members of the healthcare team.
Ability to use EXCEL, Word and have basic computer operational knowledge. Epic, 3M
Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.
How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.
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Day (United States of America)Job Summary:
Trauma Registrar- Full-Time Day Shift- Hybrid
The Trauma Registry is a complex injury and disease specific database that is integral to the operations of the trauma center. Quality Trauma Registry data must be collected by every trauma center and is critical to the success of a trauma program. The Trauma Registrar is responsible for the management of all components of the Trauma Registry, including data collection, data abstraction, data entry, data retrieval/statistical conversion, and data validation.
The Trauma Registrar Position reports directly to Trauma Program Manager. Key responsibilities of the role include: Data abstraction/entry, database management, inter-rater reliability and data validation, uploading data to state and national Trauma Registries, analysis of data frequency submission reports, monitoring the data base for data integrity and mapping inconsistencies as well as error correction and report writing.
Level I and II Trauma Centers: Trauma Registrars at Level I and II trauma centers are responsible for coding extensive injury complexes, procedures, complications, and prolonged hospitalizations. They are also responsible for coding additional data elements for the Trauma Quality Improvement Program (TQIP) and participate in required Georgia Quality Improvement Program (GQIP) state drill down exercises. The Trauma Registrar is an integral member of the Performance Improvement process within the Level I and II trauma center and assist with data re-review upon TQIP Benchmark report receipt biannually.
Level III and IV Trauma Centers: Trauma Registrars at Level III and IV trauma centers are not responsible for coding additional data elements for TQIP (unless the Level III center is a participating TQIP facility). Patients with extensive injury complexes receive initial stabilization and are typically transferred out to Level I or II trauma centers when resources at these facilities are exceeded. The admitted, non-transferred out, patient population at the Level III and IV trauma centers usually have minimal procedures, lessened injury complexes, and shorter length of stays for coding.
Burn Centers: Burn/Trauma Registrars are responsible for coding data elements in both the burn and trauma registries. The burn registry requires less data entry elements than the trauma registry, however, patients within this registry tend to have complex coding requirements secondary to necessitating multiple procedures and prolonged hospitalizations.
Trauma Registry data is vital to daily operations, process improvement, benchmarking and improving the quality of trauma care delivery. Injury Prevention and Outreach events are developed based on the trauma population captured within the Trauma Registries. Ongoing trauma operations including staffing for trauma clinical care units and Trauma Surgery staff is based on trauma volume and trends. There are regulatory and statutory requirements for Trauma Centers to maintain high quality Trauma Registries. Trauma Registrars must maintain proficiency in anatomy/physiology, in health information technology, trauma specific software, and knowledge of a variety of trauma scoring/scaling methods is essential. The Trauma Registrar must also have knowledge of two independent coding systems: ICD-10-CM/PCS and Injury Severity Coding (AIS). The Trauma Registrar must also learn EMS procedures and terminology, nursing procedures and terminology, radiology terminology, and understand disease processes for capturing comorbid conditions and complications for the registry. They should also have knowledge of ICD-9-CM/PCS for reports and historical data.
Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:
Data Abstraction/ Entry
a. Responsible for the abstraction of data from various data sources (electronic health record,
Trauma Activation Logs, PI Data sheets, etc.) necessary to complete trauma records within
the hospitals’ Trauma Registry.
b. Utilizes technical coding principles expertise to assign appropriate ICD-10CM diagnoses
and ICD-IOPCS procedure codes into trauma database.
c. Utilizes technical trauma specific coding principles expertise to assign appropriate AIS
codes used to calculate the ISS (injury severity score).
d. Identifies activation levels and report to Charge Capture for appropriate reimbursement.
e. Identifies records that fall within the Trauma Registry inclusion criteria for hospital, state
and national registries.
f. Performs data abstraction and entry using established rules and definitions set by the
National Trauma Data Bank (NTDB), Trauma Quality Improvement Program (TQIP), State
Registry and the hospitals’ data dictionaries.
g. Informs the Trauma Program Manager (TPM) of all relevant trauma audits filter
inconsistencies via monthly Quality Assurance Reports
h. Informs the Trauma Program Leadership of all opportunities for improvement in trauma
related documentation that may be identified during the data abstraction/entry/validation
processes.
i. Meets productivity standards.
A. Queries physicians when needed to further clarify code assignments.
60%
Data Validation and Inter-rater Reliability
a. Analyzes records for quality assurance trauma standards recommended by the Trauma
Committee and as stipulated by the American College of Surgeons (ACS) and the Joint
Commission (TJC): Data includes all phases of trauma care, i.e., pre-hospital, emergency
department and inpatient
b. Maintains the highest level of validity to assure accurate program profiling, TQIP, state and
internal data reports using based on defined processes.
c. Completes routine checks of abstracted data for accuracy and maintains an accuracy rate
of 95%.
-
Identifies suspicious or invalid cases, variables and data values, implements corrective
action for invalid data, and reports findings to the Certified Trauma Data Analyst and TPM
for further review.
10%
Database Management
a. Ensures security and privacy of all Trauma Registry related date in accordance with HIPPA
and the Trauma Registry Data Management procedures.
b. Ensures data is collected in compliance with National Trauma Data Standards (NTDS).
5%
c. Expands the database management program as needed to meet the needs of the Trauma
Program.
d. Serves as liaison with the registry software vendor and WHS IT department personnel.
e. Ensures all software program updates are completed as needed.
A. Ensures data backups are completed at scheduled intervals.
5%
Data Extraction and Reporting
a. Responsible for the assimilation, extraction, and statistical presentation of all trauma
registry data, as required by the ACS, TJC, and as requested by the TPM.
b. Runs appropriate quality assurance reports and takes corrective action on errors in
preparation for each data upload.
c. Ensures all data uploads to the NTDB, TQIP, and State Trauma Registry are completed on
time and documented for reporting.
d. Produces various other Quality Assurance reports as requested by the TPM.
e. Ensures Trauma Registry Data Request form is completed and approved prior to the
running of and release of Trauma Registry data for any entity other than the TPM, in
accordance with the Trauma Registry Data Management procedures.
20%
Other Duties
a. Attends all Trauma Services meetings as requested.
b. Participates in the Georgia Committee of Trauma Excellence (GCTE) Trauma
Registry Subcommittee.
c. Responsible for continued professional growth: must complete 8 continuing
education hours annually as required by the ACS. May include: TQIP Conference TQIP Education Opportunities TQIP Annual Course (on-line) Hospital, WHS Trauma Center or state trauma education programs
d. Helps to support regional and state trauma system development.
Required Minimum Education:
High School Diploma / GED General Preferred and Associates
Health Information Management Preferred
Required Minimum Experience
Minimum 2 years Trauma Registry coding experience with RHIT Required or Minimum 3 years Trauma Registry coding experience without RHIT Required
.
Required Minimum Skills
Proficient in computer entry and data extraction; ICD-10CM and ICD-10PCS coding, AIS coding required.
Computer/data entry experience
Ability to communicate with various members of the healthcare team.
Ability to use EXCEL, Word and have basic computer operational knowledge. Epic, 3M
Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):
Additional Licenses and Certifications
A minimum of 8 continuing education hours of trauma related continuing education hours are required annually. 20 CEUs during reporting cycle are required for RHIT recertification.
ATS Trauma Registry Course (or equivalent course for trauma registrars)
Upon Hire Required
and AAAM AIS-08 (AIS-15 preferred) Coding Course Upon Hire Required
RHIT - Reg Health Information Tech Upon Hire Preferred
or CSTR - Cert Specialist Trauma Registrar Upon Hire Preferred or
CAISS - Cert Abbr Injury Scale Spec
Required Minimum Experience:
Minimum 2 years Trauma Registry coding experience with RHIT
Required or Minimum 3 years Trauma Registry coding experience without RHIT
Required. Proficient in computer entry and data extraction; ICD-10CM and ICD-10PCS coding, AIS coding required.
Required Minimum Skills:
Computer/data entry experience
Ability to communicate with various members of the healthcare team.
Ability to use EXCEL, Word and have basic computer operational knowledge. Epic, 3M
Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.
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Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Education
What Georgia Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in registrar jobs across Georgia.
- Bachelor's degree in a related field recognized by Georgia hiring institutions
- Proficiency in student information systems such as Banner, PeopleSoft, or Ellucian
- Experience managing academic records, transcripts, or patient registration workflows
- Knowledge of FERPA regulations and Georgia data privacy requirements
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in high-volume data entry environments
- Ability to coordinate with admissions, financial aid, and academic departments
Registrar Jobs in Georgia: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a registrar in Georgia?
Most registrar positions in Georgia require a bachelor's degree in education administration, business, health information management, or a related field. There is no single state license for registrars, but healthcare patient registrars benefit from a Certified Healthcare Access Associate credential, and academic registrars often advance through the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers. Georgia institutions typically expect hands-on experience with student or patient record systems before a full registrar appointment.
Which companies hire registrars in Georgia?
Employers hiring registrars in Georgia right now include Southeast Georgia Health System, State of Georgia, and Vitruvian Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Georgia's large university systems and sprawling hospital networks consistently post both entry-level and senior registrar roles across the state.
Which Georgia cities have the most registrar jobs?
Atlanta, Brunswick, and Macon have the most registrar openings in Georgia. Atlanta concentrates the largest share given its density of research universities, hospital systems, and corporate campuses, while Athens benefits from the University of Georgia's administrative operations and Savannah draws steady demand from its growing healthcare and technical college sector.
Are there remote registrar jobs in Georgia?
Yes, but they're less common than in fully desk-based fields. About 67% of registrar openings tied to Georgia are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting the role's mix of in-person student or patient interaction and back-office records work. Remote opportunities are most frequent in data quality, transcript processing, and enrollment verification functions where no walk-in service counter is involved.
How can I get hired as a registrar in Georgia with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for an enrollment services assistant or records clerk role at one of Georgia's public universities or community colleges, where institutions like Georgia State University and Georgia Gwinnett College regularly hire support staff with no prior registrar experience. Completing coursework in health information technology at a Georgia Technical College System campus also positions candidates for patient registrar openings at WellStar or Piedmont Healthcare. Earning a Certified Healthcare Access Associate credential while in an entry role accelerates promotion to a full registrar title.
Where can I find and apply to registrar jobs in Georgia?
You can find and apply to registrar jobs in Georgia on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the state. Find the roles that fit your experience and specialty, then apply directly through the listings.
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