• Trauma Registrar

    Dignity Health (Santa Maria, CA)


    Responsibilities

    Under indirect supervision the incumbent assumes the responsibility for collecting, reviewing and entering data on appropriately defined trauma patients into the registry system, in accordance with the requirement of the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma. In addition, the incumbent performs various administrative duties as assigned by the Trauma Program Manager. The position reports to the Trauma Program Manager.

    Qualifications

    Minimum Qualifications:

    + One (1) year previous experience in a comparable position of responsibility required.

    + Successful completion of AAAM (Association of the advancement of automotive medicine) and the ATS (American Trauma Society) trauma registry course within twelve (12) months of hire.

    + Certified Specialist in Trauma Registry (CSTAR) or obtained within five (5) years of taking position as available.

    + Certified as an abbreviated injury scaling specialist (CAISS) within two (2) years.

    + Completion of an accredited course in advanced medical terminology or medical records terminology, nursing or a related medical field or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and abilities may be acquired.

    + AA degree in a related field required (experience may be accepted in lieu of education).

    + Strong typing, communication, organization, spelling and grammar skills and advanced medical terminology knowledge required.

    Preferred Qualifications:

    + Experience in a healthcare environment and previous experience as a trauma registrar or other registries and/or inpatient coding experience preferred.

    + Bachelors degree in a related field preferred.

    + Knowledge of computerized data bases, word processing and spread sheet programs preferred.

    + ICD 10 coding, Certified as an Abbreviated injury scaling specialist (CAISS), Certified Professional Coder or Registered Health Information Technician preferred.

     

    Overview

     

    Marian Regional Medical Center, a 191-bed facility located in Santa Maria, California, is recognized as one of the Top 250 Hospitals in the Nation by Healthgrades and was awarded Best Maternity Care by Newsweek. It ranks among 10% in the nation for safety core measures in cardiac services and has the only comprehensive cancer treatment and resource program from Los Angeles to San Francisco. Marian’s beautiful mission-style facility houses the latest technology to support excellent physicians and caregivers who deliver compassionate care each and every day. Marian Regional Medical Center is a part of Dignity Health’s Southwest Division and is a member of CommonSpirit Health, the largest not-for-profit health care system in the nation, boasting an integrated network of top quality hospitals, with physicians from the most prestigious medical schools, and comprehensive outpatient services - all recognized for quality, safety, and service. Marian's offers Santa Maria Valley residents access to the most advanced technologies, an expanded and enhanced Emergency Department, Critical Care Unit, neonatal intensive care unit, and an array of women's services.

     

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    Pay Range

    $25.25 - $36.61 /hour

     

    We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.