Trauma Registrar

CommonSpirit Health • Merced, CA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• High School Graduate General Studies and 1-3 years Requires 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 1-3 years Requires at least one (1) year of Patient Care Assistant, Administrative Assistant, or Medical/Clerical experience, preferably in a healthcare setting., upon hire
• Must meet Trauma Registry Course and Continuing Education requirements set forth by ACS within 1 year of hire/transfer.
• Knowledge of various software packages.
• Data entry skills.
• Knowledge of basic anatomy.
• Knowledge of ICD-CM coding.
• Knowledge of E-codes.
• Knowledge of Injury Severity Scoring.
• Knowledge of Probability of Survivability.
• An understanding of quality assurance and performance improvement.
• 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.
• Must successfully complete the exam and have knowledge of basic human anatomy.
• Must be able to type a minimum of 45wpm.
• Must be computer literate.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Abbreviated Injury Scale Specialist (CAISS) within 1 year of hire/transfer unless one is already in place.
• Experience with data analysis and report writing is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Accurately abstract and enter data from patient records into the Trauma Patient Registry.
• Apply AIS and ICD-10 injury coding for accurate entry.
• Ensure database integrity and quality in collaboration with the Trauma Program Manager.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED