Health Information Techn II - Birth Records Completion

Job Description

Align yourself with an organization that has a reputation for excellence! Cedars-Sinai was awarded the National Research Corporation’s Consumer Choice Award 19 times for providing the highest-quality medical care in Los Angeles. We were also awarded the Advisory Board Company’s Workplace of the Year. This annual award recognizes hospitals and health systems nationwide that have outstanding levels of employee engagement. We offer an outstanding benefits package that includes health care, paid time off, and a 403(B). Join us! Discover why U.S. News & World Report has named us one of America’s Best Hospitals.

What you will you be doing in this role:

The Health Information Technician II – Birth Records Completion (HIT II) is responsible for performing specialized health information activities related to the organization, maintenance, privacy, and use of the electronic and paper patient health records. Positions at this level have high customer service, strong analytic, problem-solving skills and are able to interpret and explain CSMC policy and external requirements related to chart documentation, privacy and release of information.

In this specific role you will work with birth registration activities for birth certificate processing of patients born within the Medical Center as per the Department of Public Health requirements. This includes working with parents in obtaining all required documentation and forms used in processing birth certificates. Communicates with parents, vital records, nursing social works, and attorneys. Enters birth certificate information into the Electronic Birth Registry System (EBRS) timely and accurately and submits birth certificates electronically. Demonstrates excellent patient interviewing skills. Interacts with patients and performs job duties with sensitivity and attention to the patient population(s) being served. Other duties, as needed.

Responds to internal and external requests for assistance. Monitors daily concurrent compliance with documentation completion timeliness standard(s). Queries and researches within multiple hospital systems to assess compliance with documentation requirements. Monitors completion of work queues to confirm and update status of documentation.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• High School diploma or GED required. Associate degree or college courses in a related field preferred.

• A minimum of 2 years' experience working in Health Information, Medical Records or a related field required.

• Prior birth registration, patient interaction, and internal and external customer interaction experience are strongly preferred.

• Knowledge of State of California, Department of Public Health – Vital Records guidelines and processes highly desired.

• Registered Health Info Tech (RHIT) credential preferred.

Experience/Skills Sought:

Strong medical terminology skills.

Basic knowledge of ICD-

1. Attention to detail, advanced decision-making and high analytic skills.

Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)

Detailed knowledge of the medical record content and chart organization.

Detailed knowledge of documentation and privacy regulatory standards, required.

Strong customer service and communication skills. English language proficiency, written and spoken. Bilingual preferred.

Strong data analysis and research skills for error corrections.

Knowledge of EMR, EPIC, and hospital computer systems, such as SIS.

Why work here?

Beyond outstanding employee benefits we take pride in hiring the best employees. Our accomplished and compassionate staff reflects the culturally and ethnically diverse community we serve. They are proof of our dedication to creating a dynamic, inclusive environment that fuels innovation.

Cedars-Sinai is an EEO employer. Cedars-Sinai does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of the race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics or any genetic information), marital status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age (40 or older), military and/or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal or state law.