Health Information Techn II - Birth Records Completion

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center•Los Angeles, CA

20h•Onsite

About The Position

The Health Information Technician II – Birth Records Completion (HIT II) is responsible for performing specialized health information activities related to the organization, maintenance, privacy, and use of the electronic and paper patient health records. Positions at this level have high customer service, strong analytic, problem-solving skills and are able to interpret and explain CSMC policy and external requirements related to chart documentation, privacy and release of information. In this specific role you will work with birth registration activities for birth certificate processing of patients born within the Medical Center as per the Department of Public Health requirements. This includes working with parents in obtaining all required documentation and forms used in processing birth certificates. Communicates with parents, vital records, nursing social works, and attorneys. Enters birth certificate information into the Electronic Birth Registry System (EBRS) timely and accurately and submits birth certificates electronically. Demonstrates excellent patient interviewing skills. Interacts with patients and performs job duties with sensitivity and attention to the patient population(s) being served. Other duties, as needed. Responds to internal and external requests for assistance. Monitors daily concurrent compliance with documentation completion timeliness standard(s). Queries and researches within multiple hospital systems to assess compliance with documentation requirements. Monitors completion of work queues to confirm and update status of documentation.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED required.
A minimum of 2 years' experience working in Health Information, Medical Records or a related field required.
Strong medical terminology skills.
Basic knowledge of ICD-10.
Attention to detail, advanced decision-making and high analytic skills.
Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
Detailed knowledge of the medical record content and chart organization.
Detailed knowledge of documentation and privacy regulatory standards, required.
Strong customer service and communication skills.
English language proficiency, written and spoken.
Strong data analysis and research skills for error corrections.
Knowledge of EMR, EPIC, and hospital computer systems, such as SIS.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or college courses in a related field preferred.
Prior birth registration, patient interaction, and internal and external customer interaction experience are strongly preferred.
Knowledge of State of California, Department of Public Health – Vital Records guidelines and processes highly desired.
Registered Health Info Tech (RHIT) credential preferred.
Bilingual preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform specialized health information activities related to the organization, maintenance, privacy, and use of the electronic and paper patient health records.
Work with birth registration activities for birth certificate processing of patients born within the Medical Center as per the Department of Public Health requirements.
Work with parents in obtaining all required documentation and forms used in processing birth certificates.
Communicate with parents, vital records, nursing social works, and attorneys.
Enter birth certificate information into the Electronic Birth Registry System (EBRS) timely and accurately and submits birth certificates electronically.
Demonstrate excellent patient interviewing skills.
Interact with patients and perform job duties with sensitivity and attention to the patient population(s) being served.
Respond to internal and external requests for assistance.
Monitor daily concurrent compliance with documentation completion timeliness standard(s).
Query and research within multiple hospital systems to assess compliance with documentation requirements.
Monitor completion of work queues to confirm and update status of documentation.