Medical Records & HIM Operations Lead

Ruhealth; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside University Health System (RUHS) seeks an Assistant Medical Records Manager to support the Medical Records unit in Riverside. This role assists with organization, coordination, and operations of the Health Information Management (HIM) Department.

The ideal candidate holds a HIM degree (HIM), RHIA/RHIT credentials preferred, and experience with Release of Information and Chart Analysis in an acute care setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Health Information Management (HIM).
• Experience with Release of Information and Chart Analysis in an acute care hospital setting, including Behavioral/Mental Health records.
• Working knowledge of Title 22 and 42 CFR Part 482 – Conditions of Participation for hospitals.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the organization, coordination, and direction of HIM functions, including Release of Information, Chart Completion and Analysis, Chart Scanning, and Document Integrity.
• Review, revise, and develop policies and procedures; create and implement training to ensure efficient and effective workflows.
• Evaluate staff performance and monitor progress toward departmental goals.
• Provide technical guidance and support to staff in complex or sensitive situations.
• Respond to correspondence, insurance claims, legal requests, and chart completion inquiries.
• Serve as a liaison with hospital departments, county departments, and external partners to support accurate and timely information exchange within the clinically integrated network.
• Analyze data and prepare detailed statistical and operational reports.

Skills

HIM knowledge

Policy development

Staff coaching

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Health Information Management

Job description

Riverside University Health System (RUHS) seeks an Assistant Medical Records Manager to support the Medical Records unit in Riverside. This role assists with organization, coordination, and operations of the Health Information Management (HIM) Department.

The ideal candidate holds a HIM degree (HIM), RHIA/RHIT credentials preferred, and experience with Release of Information and Chart Analysis in an acute care setting.