HIM Technician II: Medical Records

Hoag Health System; Costa Mesa (CA); Sur place; USD 30 000 - 47 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian is seeking a Health Information Management Technician II to process health information under the direction of the HIM Manager. Primary duties include pick-up of discharged records, EMR indexing, and answering calls per policy.

The role requires tidy clerical work, medical terminology knowledge, and provides backup for other HIM positions with a 2nd shift schedule (11:00 am–7:30 pm). California location dependent employment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One year of clerical experience required including calculations and phone systems.
• Basic experience with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) required.
• One year of medical record experience required.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy preferred.

Responsabilités

• Pick-up of discharged patient records from nursing units.
• Prepping/scanning/indexing documents in the EMR.
• Answers telephone and responds according to department policy.
• Keeps supervisor informed of issues/concerns that may arise.
• Seeks out additional tasks when assigned work is completed.
• Provides backup coverage for other positions in the HIM department.
• Meets quality and/or productivity expectations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Anticipated shift schedule is 11am - 7:30pm.

Connaissances

Clerical experience

Microsoft Office

Medical terminology

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

Outils

Microsoft Office Suite

Description du poste

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

The Health Information Management Technician II Processes Health Information Under The Direction Of The HIM Manager Or Designated Supervisor Which Includes But Is Not Limited To

• Pick-up of discharged patient records from nursing units
• Prepping/scanning/indexing documents in the EMR
• Answers telephone and responds according to department policy
• Keeps supervisor informed of issues/concerns that may arise
• Seeks out additional tasks when assigned work is completed
• provides backup coverage for other positions in the HIM department
• Meets quality and/or productivity expectations
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Anticipated shift schedule is 11am - 7:30pm

Job Description

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

The Health Information Management Technician II Processes Health Information Under The Direction Of The HIM Manager Or Designated Supervisor Which Includes But Is Not Limited To

• Pick-up of discharged patient records from nursing units
• Prepping/scanning/indexing documents in the EMR
• Answers telephone and responds according to department policy
• Keeps supervisor informed of issues/concerns that may arise
• Seeks out additional tasks when assigned work is completed
• provides backup coverage for other positions in the HIM department
• Meets quality and/or productivity expectations
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Anticipated shift schedule is 11am - 7:30pm

Additional Duties May Include

• Accurately analyze records for deficiencies
• Manage all aspects of the clerical transcription process
• Works various work queues in the EMR

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• One year of clerical experience required including working with calculations and phone systems
• Basic experience with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) required
• One year of medical record experience required
• Knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy preferred

Certifications Preferred

Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)

Required Shift

11:00 am - 7:30pm(2nd shift)

About Us

Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian is a nonprofit regional health care delivery network in Orange County, California, consisting of three acute-care hospitals with sixteen urgent care centers, eleven health centers and a network of more than1,800 physicians, 100 allied health members, 8,000 employees, and 2,000 volunteers. More than 30,000 inpatients and 550,000 outpatients choose Hoag each year.

For over 70 years, Hoag has delivered a level of personalized care that is unsurpassed among Orange County’s health care providers. Since 1952, Hoag has served the local communities and continues its mission to provide the highest quality health care services through the core strategies of quality and service, people, physician partnerships, strategic growth, financial stewardship, community benefit and philanthropy.

Hoag offers a comprehensive blend of health care services including six institutes providing specialized care in the areas of cancer, heart and vascular, neurosciences, women's health, orthopedics, and digestive health through our institutes.

Hoag was the highest ranked hospital in Orange County in the 2024-2025 U.S. News &World Report, the only Orange County hospital ranked in the top 10 for California. The organization was ranked the #5 hospital in the Los Angeles Metro Area and the #10 hospital in California.

To learn more about Hoag’s awards and accreditations, visit: https://www.hoag.org/about-hoag/awards-accreditations/ .

Hoag is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Hoag is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Hoag hires a diverse group of people in a manner that allows them to reach their full potential in the pursuit of organizational objectives.