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Trauma Registrar

Valhalla, NY · On-site

$40 - $43/hr

Trauma Registrar Job Type: Temporary (3-Month Assignment) Pay Rate: $40-43/hour Location: Valhalla ... medical record abstractor to collect, code, and report data regarding patients with traumatic ...

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How much do freelance trauma data abstractor jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 15, 2026, the average hourly pay for freelance trauma data abstractor in the United States is $25.33, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.51 and $31.97 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Freelance Trauma Data Abstractor vs Medical Coder?

AspectFreelance Trauma Data AbstractorMedical Coder
CredentialsTypically requires certification in trauma data abstraction or related fieldsRequires coding certifications like CPC, CCS, or CCS-P
Work EnvironmentRemote, freelance, project-basedHospital, clinic, or remote
Industry UsageUsed mainly in research, trauma centers, and healthcare data analysisUsed in billing, coding, and reimbursement processes

While both roles involve healthcare data, a Freelance Trauma Data Abstractor focuses on extracting trauma-related information for research or analysis, often working independently. A Medical Coder translates medical diagnoses and procedures into standardized codes for billing and insurance purposes. The roles share some certifications and work environments but serve different primary functions within healthcare data management.

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Infographic showing various Freelance Trauma Data Abstractor job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 87% Full Time, and 12% Part Time. Highlights an 86% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 13% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $52,687 per year, or $25.3 per hour.
Trauma Data Abstractor - Trauma Program - FT

Trauma Data Abstractor - Trauma Program - FT

Grady Health System

Atlanta, GA • On-site

Full-time

Posted 21 days ago


Grady Health System rating

8.2

Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

Based on 48 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

56th of 872 rated healthcare providers


Job description

Grady Health System offers many career paths for experienced professionals. Whether you have many years of experience or are in the early stages on your career, you can find a rewarding career at Grady!
SUMMARY:
The Trauma Data Associate assists with routine activities associated with the Grady Health System Trauma Registry, including data gathering, data abstraction/entry/coding, data analysis, data validation and maintenance, reporting, and additional clerical duties such as filing, organizing, and assisting with meetings. In addition to serving as a liaison with other departments and outside agencies, the Trauma Data Associate supports relationships with, and submission of data to, the Georgia Department of Public Health Office of Emergency Medical Services and Trauma (OEMS&T), the National Trauma Data Bank (NTDB), and the Trauma Quality Improvement Program (TQIP) of the American College of Surgeons (ACS) for maintenance of state designation, national verification, as well as national benchmarking. The Trauma Data Associate may also assist with special projects under the direction of the Trauma Registry Manager (TRM), Trauma Program Director (TPD) and Trauma Medical Director (TMD).
QUALIFICATIONS:
  • High School Diploma or GED.
  • Two years college level course work or an Associate's Degree in Health Information Management (HIM) preferred.
  • Two (2) years registry related experience.With two (2) years college level course work or Associate's Degree no experience is required.
  • Two (2) years registry related experience.
  • With two (2) years college level course work or Associate's Degree no experience is required.
  • Two years of work experience that includes strong emphasis on data entry and analysis, previous trauma data experience, previous Trauma Registry/Report Writing experience.
  • Knowledge of Medical Terminology.
  • Proficient in MS Office applications.
  • Certification as a Certified Abbreviated Injury Scale Specialist (CAISS) within two years of hire.
  • ICD-10 and AIS coding familiarity preferred.
  • Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) Certification preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employer-Minorities/Females/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.

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Grady Health System offers many career paths for Registered Nurses. Whether you have many years of experience or are in the early stages on your nursing career, you can find a rewarding nursing position at Grady! SUMMARY The Registered Nurse (RN), provides age-appropriate, culturally and ethnically sensitive care, maintains a safe environment, educates patients and their families about healthy practices and treatment modalities, assures continuity of care, coordinates care across settings and among caregivers, manages information, communicates effectively, and utilizes technology. Utilizes the nursing process to provide and plan care

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Health care and social assistance

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Atlanta, GA, US

Year founded

1892

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