HIM I

About the role

Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) seeks a Medical Records Specialist to join our dynamic team. Reporting to the Director of HIM, this position will be responsible for navigating and uploading medical records to the Electronic Health Record (EHR) system, ensuring accurate and precise work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Navigate internal systems in the course of work completion.
• Master standardized documentation and template rules and protocols for electronic health records.
• Link and associate orders and encounters when necessary.
• Produce accurate and precise work in a fast-paced and high-volume environment.
• Provide paper medical records inventory, sorting, filing, purging, shredding, storage, and retention.
• Meet daily productivity requirements based on assigned goals and metrics.
• Adapt to sudden changes in priority work demand.
• Adhere to established protocols for reviewing medical records and determining what records necessitate interpretation by the ordering or requesting provider.
• Sends potentially risky records in a timely manner.
• Communicate significant findings in the course of daily work duties, including potential risk management issues, to leadership and other members of the team.
• Work closely with the entire HIM management team to identify process issues related to E-HR and HIM work flow and offer recommendations for resolutions or modifications.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Intermediate Medical Terminology knowledge preferred.
• RHIA or RHIT certification preferred.
• Traveling between sites and other locations is occasionally required.
• Valid California driver's license, automobile, and proof of minimum levels of car insurance as required under California law.

Qualifications

• At least one year work experience in the HIM services in a clinical or hospital setting preferred.
• At least one year experience with an Electronic Health Record (EHR) and practice management system preferred.
• Basic computer literacy (i.e., Excel, Outlook, Word, Adobe Acrobat, eFax Systems, Share Drives) preferred.
• Basic skills in medical computer applications and software preferred.
• Intermediate knowledge of medical terminology and record content preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish Preferred.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Intermediate written and verbal communication skills, including ability to communicate effectively with patients and family members who speak English as a second language.
• Good organizational skills, attention to detail, time-management skills, and strong motivation to meet deadlines and achieve goals.
• Ability to work well independently without a great deal of direction.
• Ability to accurately complete data entry at relatively high speed, utilizing grammar and spell check software.

Physical Requirements/Working Environment

• Bending (neck): FREQUENTLY (3 - 6 HRS)
• Bending (waist): FREQUENTLY (3 - 6 HRS)
• Carrying 0 - 10 lbs: FREQUENTLY (3 - 6 HRS)
• Carrying 11 - 25 lbs: FREQUENTLY (3 - 6 HRS)
• Carrying 25 - 50 lbs: RARELY (0-1 HRS)
• Carrying 51 - 75 lbs: NEVER
• Carrying 75 lbs: NEVER
• Climbing (ladder): RARELY (0-1 HRS)
• Climbing (stairs): OCCASIONALLY (1 - 3 HRS)
• Driving: NEVER
• Exposure to blood borne pathogens and biohazards: NO
• Exposure to dust, gas, fumes, or chemicals: Office supplies, and archive area.
• Fine manipulation: OCCASIONALLY (1 - 3 HRS)
• Kneeling: OCCASIONALLY (1 - 3 HRS)
• Lifting 0 - 10 lbs: FREQUENTLY (3 - 6 HRS)
• Lifting 11 - 25 lbs: FREQUENTLY (3 - 6 HRS)
• Lifting 25 - 50 lbs: RARELY (0-1 HRS)
• Lifting 51 - 75 lbs: NEVER
• Lifting over 75 lbs: NEVER
• Power Grasping: OCCASIONALLY (1 - 3 HRS)
• Pulling 0 - 10 lbs: FREQUENTLY (3 - 6 HRS)
• Pulling 11 - 25 lbs: FREQUENTLY (3 - 6 HRS)
• Pulling 25 - 50 lbs: RARELY (0-1 HRS)
• Pulling 51 - 75 lbs: NEVER
• Pulling over 75 lbs: NEVER
• Pushing 0 - 10 lbs: FREQUENTLY (3 - 6 HRS)
• Pushing 11 - 25 lbs: FREQUENTLY (3 - 6 HRS)
• Pushing 25 - 50 lbs: RARELY (0-1 HRS)
• Pushing 51 - 75 lbs: NEVER
• Pushing over 75 lbs: NEVER
• Reaching (above shoulder level): OCCASIONALLY (1 - 3 HRS)
• Reaching (below shoulder level): OCCASIONALLY (1 - 3 HRS)
• Repetitive use of hand: FREQUENTLY (3 - 6 HRS)
• Simple Grasping: FREQUENTLY (3 - 6 HRS)
• Sitting: FREQUENTLY (3 - 6 HRS)
• Standing: OCCASIONALLY (1 - 3 HRS)
• Twisting: OCCASIONALLY (1 - 3 HRS)
• Use of Personal Protective Equipment: NO
• Walking: OCCASIONALLY (1 - 3 HRS)
• Working around equipment and machinery: Office equipment
• Ages of Patients Served: N/A

Benefits

Information on our extensive benefits package can be found here: FHCSD Wellness – Employee Hub (gobenefits.net)

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.