HIM Specialist

Kaiser Permanente is looking for an experienced and dedicated HIM Specialist to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing, organizing, and maintaining patient health information and medical records in accordance with established standards of confidentiality and accuracy.The ideal candidate must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Health Information Management or a related field, along with a minimum of two years of experience in the health information management field. They must also be familiar with the principles, practices, and procedures related to health information management, including coding, abstracting, health data analysis, and electronic health records.The successful candidate must demonstrate excellent organizational and communication skills, have the ability to work with a diverse population and in a fast-paced environment, and be detail-oriented and highly accurate. Furthermore, they must possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills and be able to prioritize tasks and work independently.If you have the qualifications and the professional drive to join our team, please apply today!

Responsibilities:

1. Manage, organize, and maintain patient health information and medical records in accordance with established standards of confidentiality and accuracy.
2. Ensure accuracy and completeness of patient health information and medical records.
3. Utilize principles, practices, and procedures related to health information management, including coding, abstracting, health data analysis, and electronic health records.
4. Demonstrate excellent organizational and communication skills.
5. Work with a diverse population and in a fast-paced environment.
6. Demonstrate detail-oriented and highly accurate work.
7. Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
8. Prioritize tasks and work independently.
9. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of applicable regulations and accreditation standards.
10. Develop and implement policies, procedures, and processes for health information management.

According to JobzMall, the average salary range for a HIM Specialist in Oakland, CA, USA is $66,000 to $87,000. This salary range is based on a variety of factors, including experience level, education, and certifications. The range may also be influenced by the type of healthcare facility, hospital setting, and location.

Kaiser Permanente is an American integrated managed care consortium, based in Oakland, California, United States, founded in 1945 by industrialist Henry J. Kaiser and physician Sidney Garfield.