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 be doing in this role:
The Health Information Department's Health Information Technician II (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. Duties include:
Qualifications
Requirements:
Experience/Skills Sought:
Strong medical terminology skills.
Basic knowledge of ICD-10.
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 benefits, competitive salaries and health and dental insurance We take pride in hiring the best employees. Our talented staff reflects the culturally and ethnically diverse community we serve. They are proof of our commitment to creating a dynamic, inclusive environment that fuels innovation and the gold standard of patient care we strive for.
Cedars Sinai is one of the largest nonprofit academic medical centers in the United States, and it is the largest private academic medical center in the Western United States. The Cedars Sinai main campus, which encompasses nearly 24 acres, is located at the point where the cities of Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, and West Hollywood meet. Cedars Sinai has been recognized annually by U.S. News & World Report’s top 10 best hospitals in the U.S. The institution most recently placed No. 7 among a select group of 20 Honor Roll hospitals and ranked nationally in a dozen specialties. In addition, Cedars Sinai ranked No. 3 in California and No. 2 in the Los Angeles metro area.
Within Cedars Sinai, the Institute for Research on Health Aging conducts multi-disciplinary research that prioritizes the prevention of cardiovascular disease, neurocognitive disease, and cancer. Our focus is on translating new research discoveries into pragmatic interventions aimed at promoting healthy aging across diverse populations. Our approach involves human physiology, cohort, and clinical trial studies and our team includes established experts in population, clinical, translational, basic, and data science.