HIM Specialist

Position: Health Information Specialist
Pay: $25/hr based on experience
Hours: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Location: Los Angeles, CA
COVID: Must be fully Vaccinated

This is a contract to possible hire or possible contract extension position

Job Description:

• MEDICAL RECORD TECHNICIAN is responsible for performing a variety of medical record functions such as
• Record management, record retrieval, reconcile interfaced reports, correct error on core measure data, perform concurrent record review, preparing paper record for scanning into the electronic health record system,
• Quality check scanned document for accuracy, analyze record for completeness, review records for final completion, answer telephone and follow-up, respond to release of information requests
• Pull paper records from outside storage for immediate patient care, studies and other requests, file records in the appropriate filing areas when needed, monitor the printer-copier-fax machine; generate needed/requested reports from the computer system, process and correct double medical record numbers
• perform special projects and performs other duties as assigned by the manager when needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare the paper record for scanning into the electronic health record system. Scan each paper record into the proper document type, correct account number, correct admit and discharge date, correct patient name.
• Reconcile the interfaced laboratory, radiology, transcribed report and other reports to ensure the integrity of the electronic health record system.
• Correct error on core measure data on a monthly basis.

Job Requirements:

• High School Graduate or equivalent (GED). Associate degree in Health Information Technology is preferred but not required.
• Two plus years experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified in a medical practice and/or acute care hospital.
• Experience with medical records and/or electronic health records is preferred but not required.

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Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract

Pay: $24.00 - $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Physical setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Work Location: One location