**Overview** For more than 70 years Mercy Medical Center Redding has offered comprehensive health care in the North State providing acute care and a full range of medical services. The 267-bed hospital offers major medical services including a Level II Trauma Center as well as specialized Cardiovascular Care Stroke Care Orthopedics Neurological Surgery Comprehensive Cancer Care Maternity Care and da Vinci Robotic Surgery. It is the sole provider of obstetrical services along with the only Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in Shasta County. In addition the hospital’s network of care includes Mercy Home Health and Hospice and Dignity Health Connected Living. Mercy Medical Center Redding is a member of the Dignity Health system and is a sister facility to St. Elizabeth Community Hospital in Red Bluff and Mercy Medical Center Mt. Shasta. As one of the area’s largest non-profit employers we are proud to give back to the community by providing many programs and services to benefit overall health.Visit https://www.dignityhealth.org/north-state/locations/mercy-redding to learn more. **Responsibilities** **Position Summary:** 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 + ICD 10 coding Certified as an Abbreviated injury scaling specialist (CAISS) Certified Professional Coder or Registered Health Information Technician preferred + Knowledge of computerized data bases word processing and spread sheet programs preferred **Pay Range** $40.64 - $50.02 /hour We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.