HIM Specialist

You are applying for a position through Medix, a staffing agency. The actual posting represents a position at one of our clients.


Job Summary


Our client is seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist to oversee the management and operations of document management within a hospital setting. The primary responsibilities include ensuring the accuracy and timely completion of legal medical records, scanning documents into a document management system, and managing various document processing and indexing tasks.


Key Responsibilities

• Retrieve and reconcile records of discharged patients from all hospital units.
• Prepare documents for scanning according to departmental procedures.
• Scan documents into the document management system for indexing.
• Assist with management of document and EMR work queues.
• Verify and tag scanned documents for quality, rescan as needed.
• Evaluate and resolve discrepancies in documents.
• Ensure document types are consistently classified and placed correctly in the EHR.
• Create and verify patient encounters accurately for ambulatory indexing.
• Conduct patient interviews and verify vital records data.
• Perform document imaging and quality control.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of experience in an acute care hospital with HIM experience.
• Experience with document management systems and computer/data entry.
• Proficiency in KSAs, EXCEL, Word, and basic computer operations.
• Ability to communicate effectively with healthcare team members.
• Preferred experience with Epic and OnBase systems.

Schedule/Shift


Sunday-Thursday or Tuesday-Saturday with negotiable start times between 6 am and 8 am.


Benefits

• Paid Sick Leave (Medix provides paid sick leave according to state and local sick leave ordinances).
• Health Benefits / Dental / Vision (Medix offers 6 different health plans: 3 Major Medical Plans, 2 Fixed Indemnity Plans (Standard and Preferred), and 1 Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Plan. Eligibility for health benefits is based on verifying that an average of 30 hours per week during the first 4 weeks of the work assignment has been met. If you meet eligibility requirements and take action to enroll, you will be covered no earlier than 60 days into your assignment, depending on plan selection(s)).
• 401k (Eligible on the first 401k open enrollment date following 6 consecutive months on assignment. 401k Open Enrollment dates are 1/1, 4/1, 7/1, and 10/1).
• Short Term Disability Insurance.
• Term Life Insurance Plan.

Required Employment / Compliance Language


Our client complies with all applicable laws and regulations, providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals. Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of reference checks, background checks, and any other facility-specific credentialing processes.


* We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO), and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).


Medix Overview:


With over 20 years of experience connecting organizations with highly qualified professionals, Medix is a leading provider of workforce solutions for clients and candidates across the healthcare, scientific, technology, and government industries. Through our core purpose of positively impacting lives, we're dedicated to creating opportunities for job seekers at some of the nation's top companies. As an award-winning career partner, Medix is committed to helping talent find fulfilling and meaningful work because our mission is to help you achieve yours.


* As a job position within our Revenue Cycle division, a successful completion of a background check may be required as a condition of employment. This requirement is directly related to essential job functions including but not limited to: accessing financial and confidential information, handling financial and other payment data, and working within departments that care for vulnerable populations, such as, minors, elderly and those with physical or mental disabilities. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.