Health Information Management Representative, Full-time or Per diem

Oak Valley Hospital; Oakdale (CA); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Oak Valley Hospital District is seeking a Health Information Management (HIM) Representative in Oakdale, CA. The role involves processing and retrieving patient records, handling public requests by phone or in person, and applying clinical process knowledge to ensure complete, accurate documentation.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least two years of medical records experience, with strong data entry skills and knowledge of medical terminology.

Qualifications

• Two years' medical records experience.
• Demonstrates knowledge of medical terminology.
• Understands proper telephone etiquette.
• Able to read, write and speak English fluently.
• Able to enter data with accuracy.
• Familiar with telephone etiquette and general office procedures.

Responsibilities

• The HIM representative is responsible for multiple record processing and record retrieval tasks to ensure the accurate and timely retrieval and distribution of patient medical records for internal and external customers.
• Deals directly with the public by telephone and/or in person regarding requests to the Health Information Management Department.
• Utilizes a working understanding of the clinical processes to achieve standard of care and documentation for the purpose of maintaining records for completeness.

Skills

Medical records experience

Medical terminology

Telephone etiquette

English fluency

Data entry accuracy

Office procedures

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

* Full-time or Per Diem: please note, per diem employees do not receive benefits* Oakdale, CA**Oak Valley Hospital District is currently seeking a dynamic Health Information Management (HIM) Representative**who will embrace our mission, vision, and values. This individual must have a passion for nursing excellence and be willing to provide outstanding patient and family supported care.Created to provide residents of Oakdale and the surrounding rural communities with access to superior quality medical information, treatment and care, Oak Valley Hospital District was formed in 1968 and has evolved to meet the changing medical needs of the local community. With a hospital and emergency department, skilled nursing facility, four healthcare clinics, occupational healthcare clinic, and an ambulance company, OVHD is well equipped to care of our incredible community.**Oak Valley Hospital District is currently seeking a dynamic Health Information Management (HIM) Representative**who will embrace our mission, vision, and values. This individual must have a passion for nursing excellence and be willing to provide outstanding patient and family supported care.Created to provide residents of Oakdale and the surrounding rural communities with access to superior quality medical information, treatment and care, Oak Valley Hospital District was formed in 1968 and has evolved to meet the changing medical needs of the local community. With a hospital and emergency department, skilled nursing facility, four healthcare clinics, occupational healthcare clinic, and an ambulance company, OVHD is well equipped to care of our incredible community.Oak Valley Hospital District features a staff that provides compassionate critical care and delivers exceptional patient experiences. Beyond an outstanding retirement plan we take pride in hiring and working with the best employees. Our accomplished staff reflects the community we serve. They are proof of our commitment to creating a dynamic, inclusive environment that fuels high quality patient care.At Oak Valley Hospital District we are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion throughout our hiring process. We want to create a place where you belong no matter where you come from, what you look like, or how you identify. We value the visible and invisible qualities that make you who are.**The HIM representative is responsible for multiple record processing and record retrieval tasks to ensure the accurate and timely retrieval and distribution of patient medical records for internal and external customers, Collects, maintains, and makes available to authorized users timely, accurate, and complete patient health information. Deals directly with the public by telephone and/or in person regarding requests to the Health Information Management Department. Utilizes a working understanding of the clinical processes to achieve standard of care and documentation for the purpose of maintaining records for completeness.**If this sounds like the opportunity you've been waiting for, don't delay any longer! Apply now and join our talented team of nurses and physicians today and start building the career of your dreams!**JOB REQUIREMENTS*** High school graduate or equivalent required* Two years' medical records experience* Demonstrates knowledge of medical terminology* Understands proper telephone etiquette.* Able to read, write and speak English fluently.* Able to enter data with accuracy.* Familiar with telephone etiquette and general office procedures