Health Information Specialist - Health Information

JOB SUMMARY:

Under general supervision, this position is accountable for the clerical functions of the patient medical record within the electronic patient record and the document imaging system. Focus on prepping, scanning, and logging requests for patient records. Electronic processing of medical record requests. This position is also responsible for clerical functions of the paper medical record including: record assembly, retrieval, refiling, loose document preparation, and record repair. Serve as first point-of-contact of customer service for the department in answering incoming calls and greeting/assisting walk-in customers.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

H.S. Diploma, GED, or Equivalent

1 year experience required in a medical office setting

Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Associate's Degree

2 Years of Experience

Registered Health Info Tech

Previous Electronic Medical Records Experience

2 years in a medical office with Release of Information (ROI) background

Strong computer skills

Knowledge of California laws pertaining to ROI, HIPAA & JCAHO guidelines

The current salary range for this position is $23.10 to $31.77

Rady Children’s Hospital is caommitted to compensation that is externally competitive and internally equitable. We demonstrate this commitment by conducting regular market reviews to remain competitive with organizations of similar size in the nonprofit, healthcare sector. The range listed above does not represent the full salary range for the position but is the expected hiring range for qualified candidates. Compensation decisions consider a variety of factors including experience, education, licensure, unique skillsets, organizational need, and internal equity. This posting will remain open from the “date posted” until the hiring manager has determined there is a sufficient applicant pool or until the position is filled.