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Trauma Registrar

Mercy Medical Center Merced Merced, California
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The posted compensation range of $25.55 - $38.00 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

Requisition ID 2026-471148 Employment Type Full Time Department Emergency Services Hours/Pay Period 80 Shift Day Weekly Schedule Monday - Friday 0700-1530 Remote No Category Administrative and Clerical

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Trauma Registrar, you will accurately abstract and enter data from patient records into the Trauma Patient Registry. Your meticulous work ensures a consistent and reliable trauma database, vital for program evaluation.

Every day you will abstract data from complex patient records, applying AIS and ICD-10 injury coding for accurate entry. You'll work closely with the Trauma Program Manager, ensuring database integrity and quality.

To be successful, you will be self-motivated, with meticulous attention to detail and high accuracy. Strong proficiency in AIS and ICD-10 coding, excellent organizational skills, and a commitment to data quality are essential.

  • Responsible for the data and data collection of the Trauma registry
  • Maintains the confidentiality of the registry data
  • Provides registry data as appropriate

Job Requirements

Required

  • High School Graduate General Studies and at least one (1) year of Patient Care Assistant, Administrative Assistant, or Medical/Clerical experience, preferably in a healthcare setting., upon hire or
  • High School GED General Studies and at least one (1) year of Patient Care Assistant, Administrative Assistant, or Medical/Clerical experience, preferably in a healthcare setting., upon hire and
  • Trauma Registrar must be a Certified Abbreviated Injury Scale Specialist (CAISS) within one (1) year of hire/transfer unless one is already in place.
  • Experience with data analysis and report writing is strongly preferred.
  • Must meet Trauma Registry Course and Continuing Education requirements set forth by ACS within one (1) year of hire/transfer.

Preferred

  • Knowledge of various software packages, data entry skills, knowledge of basic anatomy, ICD-CM coding, E-codes, Injury Severity Scoring and Probability of Survivability.
  • An understanding of quality assurance and performance improvement as well as effective interpersonal skills 
  • Knowledge, understanding, acceptance, and support of the philosophy, objectives, and policies of the Department of Surgery Trauma Service, and Health System is essential.
  • Successfully complete the exam and have knowledge of basic human anatomy.
  • Able to type a minimum of 45 wpm and be computer literate.
Where You'll Work

Founded in 1873, Dignity Health - Mercy Medical Center is a 186-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Merced, California. Serving over 150,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II NICU, heart care, the Mercy Cancer Center, and a family birth center. Additionally, Merced Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation and is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center.

One Community. One Mission. One California 

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