Senior Health Information Management Representative, RHIT

About City of Hope,
City of Hope's mission is to make hope a reality for all touched by cancer and diabetes. Founded in 1913, City of Hope has grown into one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations in the U.S., and one of the leading research centers for diabetes and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope research has been the basis for numerous breakthrough cancer medicines, as well as human synthetic insulin and monoclonal antibodies. With an independent, National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center that is ranked top 5 in the nation for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report at its core, City of Hope’s uniquely integrated model spans cancer care, research and development, academics and training, and a broad philanthropy program that powers its work. City of Hope’s growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and cancer treatment centers and outpatient facilities in the Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix areas.

The successful candidate:

This is a Full-time, REMOTE position - Hours: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM EST

RHIT certification is required!

The Senior Health Information Managment Representative analyzes medical records/patient chart episodes according to state, federal and accrediting agencies requirements for accuracy, completeness, clarity, legibility, timeliness, authentication and content.

• Notify providers for any deficiency noted and record all deficiencies /delinquencies.

• Complete weekly provider-specific communication on delinquent/deficient charts to specific providers and hospital leadership.

• Onboard new members of med staff on HIM-specific best practices and expectations.

Essential Duties

• Identify inpatient accounts and discharged accounts, reviewing the record for required information to determine completeness of record and take appropriate action based on findings.

• Analyze medical reports and information against appropriate quality standards according to state, federal and accrediting agencies requirements for accuracy, completeness, clarity, legibility, timeliness, authentication, date, time restrictions, and content.

• Notify providers, via the Electronic Medical Record (EMR), for any deficiency noted and record all deficiencies in the appropriate application

• Re-analyze accounts and remove deficiencies on a daily/weekly/monthly basis according to the established schedule.

• Prioritize accounts for analysis according to age and consistent with departmental key performance indicators (KPI). Submit daily, weekly, and monthly reports to the HIM Department Management and perform periodic chart audits as assigned.

• Follows established City of Hope and department policies, procedures, objectives, performance improvement, attendance, safety, environmental, and infection control guidelines, including adherence to the workplace code of Conduct and Compliance Plan.

• Practices a high level of integrity and honesty in maintaining confidentiality.

• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

Required Experience

• Associate degree in Health Information Management

• 2 years in hospital or medical records environment

• Health Sciences; Health Information Management

• RHIT certification required

City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.

To learn more about our comprehensive benefits, click here: Benefits Information

City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria:  work experience, qualifications, and work location.