Assistant Medical Records Manager

County Of Riverside, CA Riverside , CA 92501

Posted 1 week ago

ABOUT THE POSITION

Riverside University Health System (RUHS) seeks an Assistant Medical Records Manager who will be assigned to their Medical Records unit, located in Riverside. The essential duties of this position will include the following:

  • Assist in the organization, coordination, and direction in the HIM dept, specifically in Release of Information, Chart Completion and Analysis, Chart Scanning, and Document Integrity.

  • Review, revise and create policies and procedures. Develop and implement training to ensure the most efficient methods of completing tasks.

  • Evaluate progress and work performance of staff.

  • Provide technical guidance to staff on difficult and complex situations. Answer correspondence, insurance claims, legal requests, and chart completion functions.

  • Act as a liaison with other hospital departments, county departments, and/or external areas on various projects to ensure the accurate flow of information in their clinically integrated network.

  • Analyze and prepare a variety of detailed statistical reports.

The most competitive candidates will possess the following:

  • A bachelor's or master's degree in health information management.

  • Prior experience working with Release of Information and Chart Analysis in an acute hospital setting with BH/Mental Health records experience.

  • Knowledgeable of Title 22 and 42 CFR Part 482- Conditions of Participation for hospitals.

Required Certifications and Licenses:

  • Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)
  • A valid CA Driver License.

This position may be visiting the Medical Center or the Arlington location every other month, utilizing their own vehicle.

Schedule Option:5/40 or 9/80, days and hours to be determined with the department.

Meet the Team!

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EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

  • Assists in organizing, coordinating, and directing the activities of the Medical Records Department at RCRMC and the Department of Mental Health.

  • Reviews and evaluates policies and procedures for the Medical Records Department in relation to the overall hospital goals; in coordination with the Medical Records Manager and subordinate supervisors.

  • Formulates and revises policies and procedures to insure the most efficient methods of accomplishing the tasks throughout the Medical records Department, such as coding, answering correspondence, insurance claims, legal requests, and chart completion functions.

  • Evaluates work performance and progress of subordinate employees; develops and implements comprehensive training programs for all personnel in Medical Records.

  • Provides technical guidance to staff on the most difficult and complex work situations.

  • Coordinates with other Hospital departments and supervisors, County departments and external factions to insure the accurate flow of information and to solve mutual problems; analyzes and prepares a variety of detailed statistical reports.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

OPTION I

License of Certificate: Current registration as a Registered Records Administrator with the American Health Information Management Association.

OPTION II

License/Certificate: Current accreditation as a Registered Health Information Technician with the American Health Information Management Association.

AND

Experience: Two years of experience performing health information management responsibilities equivalent to a Medical Records Technician in a medical records department of a hospital or health care agency.

OR OPTION III

License/Certificate: Evidence of enrollment in an accredited course as a Registered Health Information Technician approved by the American Health information Management Association. Incumbents are required to complete and receive registration twelve months from the date of hire. Failure to secure said registration will result in incumbents being terminated prior to the end of their probationary period.

Experience: Three years experience performing health information management responsibilities equivalent to a Medical Records Technician which must have included a minimum of one year of supervisory/lead position in a Medical Records Department of a hospital or health care agency.

Knowledge of: The International Classification of Diseases (current revision); Diagnostic Related Group (DRG) coding applications; the principles and techniques of supervision, staff utilization and training; principles and practices involved in medical records management; laws, rules, regulations and policies affecting medical records functions.

Ability to: Organize, coordinate, and supervise the work of subordinate staff; develop instructional material; analyze situations and recommend appropriate actions; establish and maintain effective working relationships; prepare clear and concise oral and written reports.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Questions: For further information regarding this posting, contact the recruiter:

Denise DeCamp at ddecamp@rivco.org.


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