Registry Coordinator

About the job

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system at UChicago Medicine as a Clinical Registry Abstracter for the Office of External Affairs. This position will be on-site at Hyde Park therefore you must be based in the greater Chicagoland area.

The Clinical Registry Abstracter supports clinical performance through abstraction, review, and reporting of clinical data to support initiatives related to quality improvement, accreditation, and regulatory requirements. The CRA is responsible for collecting clinical data from medical records for the timely submission into data registries and other clinical information systems within the organization. The CRA will use clinical knowledge and background to provide complete and accurate data and information regarding patient care as documented in the medical record. The CRA obtains appropriate clinical documentation through collaborative communications with the database manager, PAs, ICU, floor staff, and surgeons.

Essential Job Functions

• Reviews both paper/electronic medical records to accurately interpret and record required data.

• Reviews and becomes familiar with documentation to correctly interpret data according to regulations.

• Adheres to data submission reporting deadlines.

• Communicates project status and key project issues to supervisor.

• Acknowledges and supports Hospitals defined goals and approach to patient care; attends regular training sessions and management classes to improve patient and customer communications.

• Demonstrates courtesy and professionalism through interaction, appearance, attitude, and written and oral communication with visitors, co-workers, physicians, and other hospital personnel to represent the department as a high-quality service area of the Hospitals.

• Completes other duties as assigned or suggested by the Manager, Director, Associate and Technical Directors.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum two years of medical terminology experience.

• Analytical skills necessary to independently collect, analyze, and interpret clinical data.

• Strong computer and organizational skills.

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

• Ability to work independently and make decisions.

• Ability to work independently and make decisions.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with clinical and administrative staff.

Preferred Qualifications

• RN preferred.
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing or other clinical degree or certificate preferred.
• Experience with registries and/or databases preferred.

Position Details

• Job Type/FTE: Full-Time
• Shift: Days
• Job Location: Hyde Park
• Unit/Department: Office of External Affairs
• CBA Code: Non-Union

About Us

We’ve been at the forefront of medicine since 1899. We provide superior healthcare with compassion, always mindful that each patient is a person, an individual. To accomplish this, we need employees with passion, talent and commitment… with patients and with each other. We’re in this together: working to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and move our collective knowledge forward. If you’d like to add enriching human life to your profile, UChicago Medicine is for you. Here at the forefront, we’re doing work that really matters. Join us. Bring your passion.

*UChicago Medicine is growing; discover how you can be a part of this pursuit of excellence at: *UChicago Medicine Career Opportunities

UChicago Medicine is an equal opportunity employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.

As a condition of employment, all employees are required to complete a pre-employment physical, background check, drug screening, and comply with the flu vaccination requirements prior to hire. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered for flu vaccination consistent with applicable law.

Compensation & Benefits Overview

UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits.  The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position.

The pay range is based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data, reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union.

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Additional Information

• Job Identification: 6807
• Job Category: Patient Care
• Posting Date: 2026-10-26
• Job Schedule: Full time
• Locations: 5841 S Maryland Ave, Chicago, IL, 60637, US ()
• Work Location Type: On Site
• Shift: Day
• Position Type: FT Regular
• Min Salary: $94,700
• Max Salary: $110,500