Lead HIM Technician

Adventist Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 34,440 - 42,705; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health White Memorial in Los Angeles, CA, is seeking an experienced Lead HIM Technician to supervise and audit health information management activities on a full-time day shift. This on-site role requires strong accuracy and adherence to regulations.

You will guide staff, handle confidential records, perform chart audits, and manage release of information requests while ensuring EMR data quality and compliance with federal and state rules.

Qualifications

• High School Education/GED required.
• Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent preferred.
• Five years’ relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Scan and verify patient documents for EMR accuracy and barcode IDs.
• Analyze inpatient/outpatient records and input data into the system.
• Prepare reports and conduct chart audits as requested.
• Process release of information per hospital policy and regulations.
• Safely handle confidential information and guide staff on policies.

Education

High School Education/GED

Associate’s/Technical Degree

Job description

Lead HIM Technician – Full Time Day Shift

Adventist Health White Memorial is looking for an experienced Lead HIM Technician to work onsite in Los Angeles, CA. This full‑time position is on a day shift schedule.

Job Summary

Monitors and performs audits on all health information management functions. Serves as working supervisor for team or work group. Reviews, evaluates, and assesses medical records of patients to ensure documentation complies with government and other regulations. Provides guidance to staff and resolves complex issues requiring judgment. Handles sensitive and confidential information, interpreting policies and procedures to guide use.

Job Requirements

• High School Education/GED or equivalent: Required
• Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred
• Five years’ relevant experience: Preferred

Essential Functions

• Scans patient documents to ensure electronic medical record accuracy. Prepares inpatient and patient medical records. Assigns correct document barcode identification numbers. Analyzes inpatient/outpatient medical records and accurately inputs information into system. Obtains, verifies, prepares discharged medical records and ensures accuracy with chart labeling and patient information. Performs qualitative analysis of inpatient/outpatient medical records and accurately inputs deficiency data into system.
• Prepares reports, special project and chart auditing as requested.
• Processes requests for release of information in accordance with hospital policies and state and federal regulations.
• Retrieves charts for delivery to units and/or reviews/audits outside storage as appropriate. Retrieves transcribed/scanned documents as needed.
• Performs other job‑related duties as assigned.

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. We require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

Adventist Health participates in E‑Verify. Please visit https://adventisthealth.org/careers/everify/ for more information about E‑Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E‑Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand their contents.

About Adventist Health: We are a faith‑based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, we provide care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.

Job Information

Job Identification: 69034
Job Category: Associate
Posting Date: 2026-07-17T18:05:58+00:00
Job Schedule: Full time
Job Shift: Day Shift
Location: Los Angeles, CA, United States
Assignment Category: Full‑time regular
Pay Range: $25.00 to $30.91 per hour, plus potential additional compensation and benefits.
Hiring Department: HIM
Shift Length: 8 Hours