Medical Records Coding Manager jobs in Riverside, CA

Riverside University Health System (RUHS) seeks an Assistant Medical Records Manager who will be assigned to their Medical Records unit, located in Riverside. The essential duties of this position will include the following:

• Assist in the organization, coordination, and direction in the HIM dept, specifically in Release of Information, Chart Completion and Analysis, Chart Scanning, and Document Integrity.
• Review, revise and create policies and procedures. Develop and implement training to ensure the most efficient methods of completing tasks.
• Evaluate progress and work performance of staff.
• Provide technical guidance to staff on difficult and complex situations. Answer correspondence, insurance claims, legal requests, and chart completion functions.
• Act as a liaison with other hospital departments, county departments, and/or external areas on various projects to ensure the accurate flow of information in their clinically integrated network. 
• Analyze and prepare a variety of detailed statistical reports.

The most competitive candidates will possess the following: 

• A bachelor's or master's degree in health information management.
• Prior experience working with Release of Information and Chart Analysis in an acute hospital setting with BH/Mental Health records experience.
• Knowledgeable of Title 22 and 42 CFR Part 482- Conditions of Participation for hospitals.

Required Certifications and Licenses:

• Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)
• A valid CA Driver License.

Schedule Option: 5/40 or 9/80, days and hours to be determined with the department.

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Veterans’ Preference

The County has a Veterans Preference Policy. Upload a copy of your (or your spouse’s) Member-4 Form DD-214 (or NGB-22) indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouse’s letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans’ preference. See the policy here (Download PDF reader).

Reasonable Accommodations

The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: http://dao.rc-hr.com/.

Pre-Employment
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of both a pre-employment physical exam, including a drug/alcohol test, and a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment).
   
Probationary Period
As an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving "At Will," are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.
   
What’s Next?
Open to All Applicants
This recruitment is open to all applicants. Applicants who are current County of Riverside employees and/or current employees of The Riverside University Health System may be considered before other applicants depending on the volume of applications received.  
   
Application Period
BASED ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED, THIS POSTING MAY CLOSE WITHOUT NOTICE.
Applications received prior to the closing date will be considered based on the information submitted. Changes or alterations cannot be accepted. All applicants must submit a complete application by the closing date of this recruitment. No late applications will be permitted.
Include relevant work experience details on resume and/or application.
Applicants who fail to provide information demonstrating they possess the position requirements may not be considered further in the application process. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.
   
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 Questions:  For further information regarding this posting, contact the recruiter:
 Denise DeCamp at ddecamp@rivco.org.