Health Information Management Specialist

Work Location

Orange, California

Work Shift

Day – 08hrs (United States of America)

Why CHOC?

At CHOC, we strive to be the leading destination of children’s health by providing exceptional and innovative care. We are responsible for the overall health of our community’s pediatric population in our hospitals, clinics, and practices. And because of our breadth of care, your career at CHOC can be as diverse and fulfilling as you determine. CHOC’s compensation structure, benefits offerings, and career development programs are geared to helping you achieve your professional and personal goals. Apply now to see where your career at CHOC can take you.

Job Summary

The Health Information Specialist preforms electronic medical record analysis, re-analysis, physician completions and suspension, acts as a physician liaison support, able to analyze Master Patient Index errors and complete MRN/encounter merges, analyze emergency room encounters and complete charging, able to review and complete release of information requests, able to correct abstracted electronic records, able to run different reports including XR or other physician reports requested by medical staff or other users.

Pay Range

Minimum $21.98 Midpoint $29.13 Maximum $36.28

Rate of pay is determined by various factors, including but not limited to knowledge, skills, competencies, experience, education, as well as position requirements.

Experience

• Required: Minimum of three (3) years acute care or OP clinical medical record hospital experience required

• Preferred: 5 years of acute care or clinic outpatient experience

Education

• Required: High School Diploma or GED equivalent

• Preferred: Associate Degree- AS with RHIT/CCA

Specialized Skills

• Required: Ability to read and comprehend complex instructions, Ability to correspondences and communicates at many levels, and medical record documentation. Knowledge of medical terminology. Able to use computer, printer, scanner and software programs necessary to the position (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook). Operate/troubleshoot basic office equipment required for the position; Able to relate and communicate positively, effectively, and professionally with others; work calmly and respond courteously when under pressure; collaborate and accept direction. Able to communicate effectively in person, in writing, and on the telephone; think critically; manage multiple assignments effectively; organize and prioritize workload; work well under pressure; problem solve; recall information with accuracy; pay close attention to detail; work independently with minimal supervision.

• Preferred: Working knowledge of electronic medical record application preferred.

Licensure

• Required: None

• Preferred: RHIT

Work Environments - Functional Demand:

Sedentary - Very light energy level Lift 10 lbs. box overhead. Lift and carry 15 lbs. Push/pull 20 lbs. cart.

Physical Activity Requirements:

Bending, Carry Objects, Climbing, Keyboard use/repetitive motion, Pinching/fine motor activities, Push/Pull, Reaching forward, Reaching overhead, Sitting, Squat/kneel/crawl (Squad & Knee), Standing, Talk or hear, Taste or smell, Twisting, Walking, Wrist position deviation

Physical Activity Lifting

Lifting (Floor to waist level) - Occasional 0-35%, Lifting (Waist level and above) - Occasional 0-35%

Sensory Requirements:

Color Discrimination, Depth Perception, Far Vision, Hearing, Near Vision

Environment Requirements:

Airborn Communicable Disease, Bloodborne Pathogens, Chemical, Dust Particular Matter, Extreme Noise Levels, Extreme Temperatures, Radiation, Uneven Surfaces or Elevations

Non-Discrimination Statement:

CHOC does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, genetic information, disability, sex, gender (including pregnancy, breastfeeding, childbirth, lactation or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, medical condition, sexual orientation, veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or other protected characteristics in accordance wi