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Health Information Management Specialist I

El Camino Hospital

El Camino Health is committed to hiring, retaining and growing professionals dedicated to compassion, innovation, collaboration, and delivering high-quality care.

The Health Information Management (HIM) Specialist I is responsible for daily validation, reconciliation of patient documentation, chart preparation, and scanning for the facility’s legal medical record.

Responsibilities include:

  • Chart assembly/validation using the One Content system, including follow-up on missing documentation
  • Emergency room chart analysis
  • Facility and clinic scanning with quality assurance of scanned images
  • Timely and accurate indexing of patient information
  • Processing myCare activation requests
  • Validating and processing Advance Care Planning documentation in Epic
  • Validating insurance/payor requests for release of information
  • Assisting patients with record requests
  • Preparing medical records for off-site storage including fetal monitor strips
  • Preparing productivity reports using Excel
  • Opening and processing mail

The position adheres to El Camino Health and HIM policies; work may include occasional weekends, holidays, alternate shifts or campuses.

Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Experience with basic office equipment and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
  • Experience working independently and in teams
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
  • Basic understanding of hospital HIM operations preferred
  • Preferred knowledge of basic medical terminology
  • Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment

No license or certification required.

Work involves limited patient contact and sedentary duties mostly performed while sitting, with occasional walking, standing, and lifting up to 10 lbs.

El Camino Health is an equal opportunity employer valuing diversity and provides reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

Requirements & Qualifications
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite
  • Experience with office equipment
  • Prior experience working independently and in team settings
  • Basic understanding of hospital HIM operations preferred
  • Knowledge of basic medical terminology preferred
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Attention to detail and ability to differentiate text and numeric sequences
  • Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
  • No licensure or certification required
Benefits & Perks

El Camino Health is committed to diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity. The organization provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Location

California, US

Employment Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Entry Level

Remote work allowed

No

Posted

1 week ago

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