Health Information Specialist (Per Diem)

Sierra Vista Hospital; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great training program

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Sierra Vista Hospital is seeking a Health Information Management Specialist to perform clerical duties in the HIM Department, including records assembly, transcription processing, filing and chart tracking.

The role focuses on processing and monitoring the release of health information and ensuring compliance with all federal and state requirements and accreditation standards for PHI release. A health information background and relevant licenses are preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a Health Information Technology program preferred; high school graduate or equivalent required.
• At least two years experience in a health information management department in a hospital setting.
• Preferred licensed RHIT, CPC or CCS with coding experience
• Licensed as Registered Health Information Technician preferred.
• May be required to work occasional overtime and flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Clerical duties within the HIM Department related to records, record assembly and analysis, transcription processing, filing and chart tracking.
• Processing and monitoring release of health information while ensuring compliance with federal and state requirements and accreditation recommendations regarding PHI release.

Skills

Records management

Transcription processing

PHI release

Compliance

Education

Health Information Technology program

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Responsibilities

The Sierra Vista Hospital location, a 171-bed psychiatric care facility located in south Sacramento, is a full-service mental health facility and a center of support for patients and their families. Since 1986, we have offered our clinical expertise to those suffering from emotional, behavioral and addiction problems.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Health Information Management Specialist is responsible for clerical duties, within the HIM Department, related to: records, record assembly and analysis, transcription processing, filing, and chart tracking. Responsible for processing and monitoring release of health information while ensuring compliance with all federal and state requirements and accreditation recommendations regarding the release of PHI.

Qualifications

Education: Graduation from a Health Information Technology program preferred; high school graduate or equivalent required.

Experience: At least two (2) years experience in a health information management department (medical records) in a hospital setting, or comparable duties, time and experience elsewhere.

Additional Requirements:

• Preferred licensed either RHIT, CPC or CCS with coding experience
• Licensed as Registered Health Information Technician, preferred. May be required to work occasional overtime and flexible hours.

Why is Sierra Vista Hospital a great place to work?

• Dynamic people
• Team-oriented environment
• Opportunity for advancement
• Great training program for new grads!
• Rewarding career opportunities

Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected health care management companies, operating through its subsidiaries acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities and ambulatory centers nationwide. Founded in 1978, UHS subsidiaries now have more than 65,000 employees. The UHS business strategy is to build or purchase health care properties in rapidly growing markets and create a strong franchise based on exceptional service and effective cost control. Our success comes from a responsive management style and a service philosophy based on integrity, competence and compassion.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.