Trauma Registrar - Certified

Requisition ID

41650

Department

Trauma

Location

Escondido, California

Union

CHEU

Salary Range

37.65 - 56.53

Job Type

Full-Time

Shift

Day

Hours Per Shift

8

Hours Per Pay Period

80

Position at Palomar Health

Description

Posting Date: 03/02/2026

Internal Closing Date: 03/06/2026

* Internal candidates must apply by midnight on the Closing Date in order to have bidding rights.

Under the guidance and supervision of the Trauma Program Medical Director and Trauma Program Manager, performs case coding and abstracting, and analysis of trauma patients records under the guidelines of the American College of Surgeons Standards and the San Diego County EMS contract. Maintains the trauma database and provides statistics as requested. Participates in quality improvement and cost containment strategies, including: M&M and MAC preparation. Speak and read English at a level that is sufficient to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position. Knowledge of standard office equipment (i.e., calculator, fax, photocopier) and personal computer and computer software skills (i.e., MS Windows, Excel, Access, Word, Powerpoint, internet, e-mail). Windows computer skills including proficient use of keyboarding, use of mouse or keys for functions such as selecting items, use of drop down menus, scroll bars, opening folders, copying and similar operations required upon employment or within the 1st two weeks of employment to perform the essential functions of the job. Performs other duties as assigned. Follows Palomar Health rules, policies, procedures, applicable laws and standards. Carries out the mission, vision, and quality commitment of Palomar Health.

Job Requirements

Minimum Education:	High School Diploma and/or combination of education and experience
Preferred Education:	Not Applicable
Minimum Experience:	2 - 3 years related work with coding experience
Preferred Experience:	3 - 5 years related work with coding experience
Required Certification:	Certified Trauma Registrar
Preferred Certification:	Not Applicable
Required License:	Not Applicable
Preferred License:	Not Applicable

Current employees are not eligible for hiring incentives.

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against applicants or employees based on race, color, gender, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.