HIM Representative

Sutter Health; Los Altos (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Sutter Health is seeking a Records/Release of Information Specialist to handle requests for medical record copies within required timeframes. You will prepare, scan, index and QA patient documents for the electronic health record, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

You will analyze records for deficiencies, locate legacy records, and coordinate merges across systems and charts, maintaining complete and compliant documentation per policies.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of TJC, CMIA, COP, Title 22 and related regulations.
• Attention to evolving laws on release of information; seminars advised.
• Basic anatomy and physiology knowledge; familiarity with HIM in Revenue Cycle.
• Understanding of document imaging and forms management and interrelations.
• Ability to communicate ideas clearly, both spoken and written.

Responsibilities

• Receives and processes requests for medical record copies within required timeframes.
• Prepares, scans, indexes, and QA patient documents for the EHR.
• Analyze records for deficiencies per medical bylaws and standards.
• Locate and track legacy records; coordinate merges across systems and charts.
• Ensure completeness, accuracy and compliance with policies and procedures.

Skills

TJC standards

CMIA

COP

Title 22

AAAHC

HIM Revenue Cycle

Document Imaging

Communication skills

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Job description

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!

Organization:

SHSO-Sutter Health System Office-Bay

Position Overview:

Receives and processes requests for medical record copies within appropriate timeframes according to state and federal law. Prepares, scans, indexes, and performs quality assurance on patient documents entered into the electronic health record. Analyzes records for incomplete or missing deficiencies in accordance with medical staff bylaws. Locates and tracks legacy records. Coordinates merges of medical records across systems and physical charts, ensuring completeness and accuracy, following all policies and procedures.

Job Description :

EDUCATION:

• HS Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)

TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:

• 2 years recent relevant experience

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of The Joint Commission (TJC) standards, California Medical Information Act (CMIA), Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Conditions of Participation (COP), Title 22, AAAHC (ASC), IMQ, and other state and federal laws as appropriate
• Knowledge of changes in laws relating to release of information by regular attendance of Regional, State and National seminars.
• Basic knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
• Familiarity with HIM within the Revenue Cycle.
• General knowledge of all areas related to Document Imaging/Forms Management and how they interrelate.
• Ability to communicate ideas both verbally and in writing to influence others using one-on-one contact and group discussions.
  

Job Shift:

Days

Schedule:

Full Time

Shift Hours:

8

Days of the Week:

Monday - Friday

Weekend Requirements:

As Needed

Benefits:

Yes

Unions:

No

Position Status:

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours:

40

Employee Status:

Regular

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $34.61 to $48.45 / hour

The posted pay range is based on the position’s primary work location. Candidates who reside and work outside of that location may be subject to a different pay range based on their work location. Candidate starting salaries consider multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.