Health Information Records Specialist – Impactful Care

altamed; Commerce (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

403(b) Retirement savings plans with 1

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Malpractice insurance and tail cover

Job summary

AltaMed is seeking a Health Information Management Technician to compile, process, and maintain patient records in a compliant manner. You will work with electronic and paper records, interpret policies on documentation, privacy, and information release, and provide strong customer service and analytical support.

Requirements include a high school diploma and at least 2 years in medical records or related healthcare work. RHIT credential is preferred, with AHIMA micro credentials also valued.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• AHIMA Micro Credentials: ROI, Patient Identification Matching, or Health Data Literacy are preferred.
• AHIMA Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) credential is preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in medical records management or a healthcare-related field.

Responsibilities

• Compiles, processes, and maintains medical records in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Organizes, maintains, and uses electronic and paper patient health records.
• Interprets policy and external requirements related to chart documentation, privacy, and release of information.
• Provides high customer service, analytical and problem-solving support.

Education

High School Diploma

AHIMA RHIT credential (preferred)

AHIMA Micro Credentials: ROI, Patient Identification Matching, Health Data Literacy (preferred)

Job description

AltaMed is seeking a Health Information Management Technician to compile, process, and maintain patient records in a compliant manner. You will work with electronic and paper records, interpret policies on documentation, privacy, and information release, and provide strong customer service and analytical support.

Requirements include a high school diploma and at least 2 years in medical records or related healthcare work. RHIT credential is preferred, with AHIMA micro credentials also valued.