Health Information Specialist - Orthopedics (Park Terrace)

Cedars-Sinai

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About The Position

The Health Information Specialist maintains the integrity of the medical record
by ensuring that the record is constructed according to policy and materials are
filed in a timely manner and in the accurate location. Is responsible for
responding to all patient and provider requests, with the utmost customer
service and in compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and policies.
Understands the importance of the medical record and carries out their duties
wintegritylism, diligence, and a strict adherence to policy.

Cedars-Sinai is a leader in providing high-quality healthcare encompassing
primary care, specialized medicine and research. Since 1902, Cedars-Sinai has
evolved to meet the needs of one of the most diverse regions in the nation,
setting standards in quality and innovative patient care, research, teaching and
community service. Today, Cedars- Sinai is known for its national leadership in
transforming healthcare for the benefit of patients. Cedars-Sinai impacts the
future of healthcare by developing new approaches to treatment and educating
tomorrow's health professionals. Additionally, Cedars-Sinai demonstrates a
commitment to the community through programs that improve the health of its most
vulnerable residents.
With a growing number of primary urgent and specialty care locations across
Southern California, Cedars-Sinai’s medical network serves people near where
they live. Delivering coordinated, compassionate healthcare you can join our
network of clinicians and physicians to improve the healthcare people throughout
Los Angeles and beyond.

Responsibilities

• Constructs new medical records as needed. Retrieves records from other departments or the archive if needed.
• Performs patient record scanning and subsequent indexing and importing into the Electronic Medical Record.
• Maintains the integrity of the medical record by filing all patient care material in the accurate location, demonstrating an understanding of medical terminology, the contents of the medical record, the urgency of loose filing, and when to request assistance if a document is not clearly identified.
• Responds to patient and legal correspondence, while demonstrating outstanding customer service skills and a strict adherence to the applicable laws and policies. Assists customers with understanding the importance of legal compliance to protect their privacy.
• Uphold the professional appearance of all medical records by repairing records as needed and following policies.
• Facilitates accurate record keeping by labeling charts appropriately, using out-guides consistently, updating the computer system as needed, maintaining all departmental logs and reports, and purging records according to policy.
• Performs frequent administrative audits to supervise records for appropriate identification, chart appearance, accurate filing, and compliance with policy.
• Performs the responsibilities of the Health Information Assistant as needed.
• Assists Research Monitors and Field Auditors with access to Medical Records.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed