Health Info Associate I - Document Imaging

Cedars-Sinai; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedars-Sinai in Pasadena is seeking a health information technician to organize and maintain patient records, both electronic and paper. The role may include coding, transcription, and interface tasks, as well as coordinating record requests and quality auditing.

Required is a high school diploma or GED, plus healthcare experience; an RHIT credential is preferred and document imaging experience is a plus. This position supports privacy standards and occasionally serves off-campus locations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate’s degree or some college preferred.
• Basic medical terminology required.
• RHIT preferred.
• Document imaging experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Organize, maintain and use electronic and paper patient health records.
• Specialize in clerical functions such as coding clerical support, transcription, and interface.
• Coordinate record requests and image scanning quality auditing.
• Assist as satellite rep in off‑campus locations and support chart privacy standards.
• Back up for prepping and scanning records to meet department goals.

Skills

Medical terminology

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate’s degree or some college preferred

Job description

Job Description

Align yourself with an organization that has a reputation for excellence! Cedars‑Sinai was awarded the National Research Corporation’s Consumer Choice Award 19 times for providing the highest‑quality medical care in Los Angeles. We also were awarded the Advisory Board Company’s Workplace of the Year. This annual award recognizes hospitals and health systems nationwide that have outstanding levels of employee engagement. We offer an amazing benefits package that includes health care, paid time off, and a 403(B). Join us! Discover why U.S. News & World Report has named us one of America’s Best Hospitals.

What will you be doing in this role?

Performing specialized health information activities necessary to organize, maintain and use electronic and paper patient health records in Pasadena. Depending on area assigned, may specialize in one or more clerical functions, such as coding clerical support, transcription processing and interface. Coordination of record request, image scanning quality auditing, or serve as the satellite rep in off‑campus locations. Analyze/research errors. Participate in quality reviews. Compile and trend data and generate reports. Queries multiple electronic records and tracking systems. Understands chart organization and content, CSMC and external requirements related to chart documentation and privacy. Also, performs as a backup for prepping and scanning records as needed, to meet department goals.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED required. Associate’s degree or some college preferred.
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a health care setting or related field, preferred.
• Basic medical terminology required.
• Registered Health Info Tech (RHIT) preferred. 
• Document imaging experience a plus.

Why Work Here?

Beyond outstanding employee benefits including health and dental insurance, paid vacation, and a 403(b), we take pride in hiring the best employees. Our accomplished staff reflects the culturally and ethnically diverse community we serve. They are proof of our dedication to creating a dynamic, inclusive environment that fuels innovation.