Assistant Medical Records Manager

Riverside University Health System (RUHS) seeks an Assistant Medical Records Manager who will be assigned to the 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 Health Information Management (HIM) department, 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 the 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 :

Required Certifications and Licenses :

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.

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

Veronica Zuno at VZuno@Rivco.org