Trauma Registry Specialist — Precision Data & Coding

Dignity Health; Merced (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health – Mercy Medical Center in Merced, California, is seeking a Trauma Registrar to accurately abstract and enter data from patient records into the Trauma Patient Registry. You will apply AIS and ICD-10 coding, ensure database integrity, and collaborate with the Trauma Program Manager to guarantee timely registry entries and high-quality reporting.

Strong attention to detail and expertise in AIS/ICD-10 coding are essential, along with confidentiality and a commitment to continuous

Qualifications

• Experience with AIS and ICD-10 coding in a clinical registry.
• Strong data entry skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to abstract demographics and clinical data from patient records.
• Must meet CAISS certification/ACS requirements within 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Abstract and code clinical data for the trauma registry.
• Enter data within 60 days of patient discharge and forward to reporting agencies.
• Resolve routine coding issues with guidance from the Trauma Program Manager.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and contribute to trauma performance improvement.

Skills

AIS coding

ICD-10 coding

Data entry

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma

GED

CAISS certification within 1 year

ACS Trauma Registry education requirements

Tools

Trauma registry software

Job description

Dignity Health – Mercy Medical Center in Merced, California, is seeking a Trauma Registrar to accurately abstract and enter data from patient records into the Trauma Patient Registry. You will apply AIS and ICD-10 coding, ensure database integrity, and collaborate with the Trauma Program Manager to guarantee timely registry entries and high-quality reporting.

Strong attention to detail and expertise in AIS/ICD-10 coding are essential, along with confidentiality and a commitment to continuous