Job Description
The Health Information Specialist maintains the integrity of the medical record by ensuring that the record is constructed according to policy and materials are filed in a timely manner and in the accurate location. Is responsible for responding to all patient and provider requests, with the utmost customer service and in compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and policies. Understands the importance of the medical record and carries out their duties wintegritylism, diligence, and a strict adherence to policy.
Duties and Responsibilities:- Constructs new medical records as needed. Retrieves records from other departments or the archive if needed.
- Performs patient record scanning and subsequent indexing and importing into the Electronic Medical Record.
- Maintains the integrity of the medical record by filing all patient care material in the accurate location, demonstrating an understanding of medical terminology, the contents of the medical record, the urgency of loose filing, and when to request assistance if a document is not clearly identified.
- Responds to patient and legal correspondence, while demonstrating outstanding customer service skills and a strict adherence to the applicable laws and policies. Assists customers with understanding the importance of legal compliance to protect their privacy.
- Uphold the professional appearance of all medical records by repairing records as needed and following policies.
- Facilitates accurate record keeping by labeling charts appropriately, using out-guides consistently, updating the computer system as needed, maintaining all departmental logs and reports, and purging records according to policy.
- Performs frequent administrative audits to supervise records for appropriate identification, chart appearance, accurate filing, and compliance with policy.
- Performs the responsibilities of the Health Information Assistant as needed.
- Assists Research Monitors and Field Auditors with access to Medical Records.
Qualifications
Education:
High school diploma/GED required.
Experience:
Three (3) years of Health Information or other related health care position preferred. Experience with data entry and retrieval of computerized information preferred. Experience with Electronic Medical Records systems preferred.
Our compensation philosophy
We offer competitive total compensation that includes pay, benefits, and other recognition programs for our employees. The base pay range shown above takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including knowledge/skills; relevant experience and training; education/certifications/licensure; and other business and organizational factors. This base pay range does not include our comprehensive benefits package and any incentive payments that may be applicable to this role. Pay Transparency Non Discrimination Provision (PDF) (opens in new window)
Diversity and Inclusion at Cedars-Sinai
We are caretakers and innovators committed to the pursuit of equitable healthcare. But health equity is not possible without representation. Our commitment to diversity goes beyond demographics or checking boxes. Our people must reflect the diverse identities, experiences and geographies of the communities and patients we serve – because that’s what our patients, colleagues and communities deserve. Quality Care and Research—For All, By All (opens in new window).
Cedars-Sinai is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
Cedars-Sinai does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of the race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics or any genetic information), marital status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age (40 or older), military and/or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal or state law. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at Applicant_Accommodation@cshs.org and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
Cedars-Sinai will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, in accordance with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.
At Cedars-Sinai, we are dedicated to the safety, health and wellbeing of our patients and employees. This includes protecting our patients from communicable diseases, such as influenza (flu) and COVID-19. For this reason, we require that all new employees receive a flu vaccine based on the seasonal availability of flu vaccine (typically during September through April each year) as a condition of employment, and annually thereafter as a condition of continued employment, subject to medical exemption or religious accommodation. For the same reason, you may also be required to receive other vaccines such as COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Cedars-Sinai reserves the right to make modifications to its required list of vaccines as required by law and/or policy. Cedars-Sinai’s AA Policy Statement (PDF) (opens in new window)