Health Information Management Specialist

Shriners Children's • Sacramento, CA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Shriners Children's Northern California has an opportunity for a Health Information Management Specialist. The Facility Combined HIM Specialist performs various HIM functions and responsibilities including processing non-electronic requests for information, issues with the DNFB/Provider Hold Report, and other duties as assigned. Schedule: Full time (Days). The pay range for this position is $17.37/hour - $26.05/hour. Compensation is determined based on years of experience and departmental equity.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• One year healthcare experience in medical records processing operation, physician office, business office and/or customer service

Nice To Haves

• Registered Health Information Technician(RHIT) through AHIMA
• Registered Health Information Administrator(RHIA)

Responsibilities

• Ensures appropriate Release of Information procedures are followed as required by SHC policies, and state/federal confidentiality regulations, including HIPAA and HITECH.
• Ensures authorizations for release of health information are HIPAA compliant and releases patient information in accordance with minimum necessary guidelines.
• Accurately preps, validate and scan paper medical record documents into the EMR within 48 hours of discharge or patient visit.
• Monitors, assists, and follows up with physicians and other hospital staff in completion of deficiencies in the medical record, compiles, verifies data and prepares reports regarding patient related statistics and distributes/posts data.
• Assists in answering department calls and routes to appropriate area.
• Responding to customer queries in a timely and accurate way, via phone, email, or fax.
• Note: This is not an all-inclusive list of this job’s responsibilities. The incumbent may be required to perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Benefits

• medical coverage on their first day
• 403(b) and Roth 403 (b) Retirement Saving Plan with matching contributions of up to 6% after one year of service
• paid time off
• life insurance
• short term and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) plans
• Health Savings Account (HSA) if a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) is elected
• tuition reimbursement
• home & auto
• hospitalization
• critical illness
• pet insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED