SDHIA News
Monthly Newsletter of San Diego Health Information Association
ISSUE 48 September 2016
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
by Joanne Hewitt, RHIT
Hello Members,
The wheels were set in motion for the 2016-2017 year at the July strategic planning meeting. At that
meeting we
•
Reviewed the Rules and Regulations, noting 2 recent changes;
•
Reviewed the Six Sigma Lean exercise results (from January 2016) identifying suggestions to
implement this year, and
•
Brainstormed educational session topics and confirmed speakers.
Please take note that Tuesday’s meetings are in different locations this year. Carefully read the
Calendar of Events in the newsletter and the e-mail blast event flyer for the location of each meeting.
Also, spread the word! The September 13, 2016 meeting will be held at San Diego Mesa College.
Please make every effort to attend September’s meeting as we are honored to welcome Deborah Collier,
CHIA President. You will also get to hear from the dynamic panel of CHIA Past Presidents (Cassi
Birnbaum, Heidi Shaffer and Tracy Elmer) as they share about their experiences in the esteemed
president’s role.
I’d like to introduce your Board and Committee members who are ready to serve and assist you. Board
meetings convene immediately after the Tuesday night educational sessions. Board meetings are open to
all SDHIA members. Each Board agenda will be included in the introduction (Power Point) slides presented
at the start of each meeting. Your Board and Committee members look forward to the chance to meet
you this year, if we haven’t had the pleasure already!
Past President and SDHIA Nominating Committee Representative – Dorothy O’Hagan, MNLM, RHIT, CCS
Since 2012, Dorothy has served as the Director of Health Information and Interoperability at Rady
Children’s Hospital – San Diego (RCHSD) and carries with her more than 30 years of experience leading
and managing successful health care projects and teams. Dorothy is accredited by the American Health
Information Management Association (AHIMA) as a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), and
Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), and by Nonprofit Leadership Alliance as a Certified Nonprofit
Professional (CNP). As an Adjunct Faculty member of San Diego Mesa College and an Instructor for UCSD
Extension, Dorothy serves as a mentor and teacher to the next generation of Health Information
professionals. Dorothy has served on the Board for the San Diego Health Information Association as
Secretary, President-Elect, President, and now Past President.
Inside This Issue:
President’s Message
1-3
Board/Committee Members
4
Treasurer’s Report
4
Calendar of Events
5-7
Event Flyer
8
Announcements
9
Jobs
10-14
Social Media Corner
15
President – Joanne Hewitt, RHIT
Joanne is employed at Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Centers in the HIM Department as a Quality
Coordinator. She has a total of 21 years at Sharp. Joanne likes the legal aspects of release of information
and protection of patient confidentiality. She has served SDHIA as hostess, newsletter editor, secretary (2
terms), served on (several) committees, and as President-Elect. “Volunteering for SDHIA and CHIA is the
recipe for learning new things, challenging one’s self to grow professionally, and creating lasting
professional and personal relationships.”
President-Elect – Svetlana Woersching, RHIT, CCS, CPC
Svetlana is a Medical Coder for Rady Children’s Hospital San Diego. She graduated from Santa Barbara
City College in 2014, and is currently pursuing a B.S. in Health Information Management through the
University of Cincinnati. Svetlana shared this: “I enjoy volunteering and am honored to serve for SDHIA”.
“Why fit in when
you were born to
stand out?”
Dr. Seuss
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Treasurer – Pati Conover, RHIT
Pati is a Systems Analyst at Rady Children’s Hospital. Pati’s niche in HIM is information technology. Pati says “I was drawn to IT
because I have a passion for education and there is always something new to learn in the area of technology. Pati shared that she
likes volunteering for SDHIA because she is “an introvert by nature and volunteering has really helped me to step outside of my
comfort zone, network and meet a lot of amazing people”.
Secretary – Daniel Castanon, RHIA
Daniel currently works at Nuance Communications, Inc. where he has been employed for 15 years as a Senior Product Support
Engineer. Daniel shared “I am passionate about technology. I feel that incorporating computers into the Health Information domain
has changed our profession, from hospital-wide enterprise EHR’s to private physician-patient portals. I really enjoy learning and
supporting various computer programs, interfaces, and reporting, along with all the standardization and regulations that come with
it. Last year Joanne approached me about volunteering for SDHIA, and I agreed. This year as your San Diego Health Information
Association Secretary, I would like to help by going green and doing as much as we can on-line as well as saving our trees and
natural resources for the next generation. I hope to get to meet you at one of our monthly meetings.”
CHIA Board Liaison to SDHIA – Maria Hewett, MBA, RHIA
Maria is currently working as a Health Information Management Consultant. She tells us “My passion since childhood has been
leadership and life-long learning. Since my first job I’ve worked in various health care settings utilizing skills learned in college and
from various mentors and job assignments such as Blue Cross of Northeast Ohio as Data Analyst; Quality Assurance Director of a
Medicare/Medicaid Grant implementation program; DRG Validator; consultant to SNFs, ICFs, FQHCs, HMOs, Chemical Dependency
organizations; Acting Director of H.I.S. at a very large hospital; Chief of Medical Records in a Correctional setting; Assistant
Administrator of Distinct Part SNF; H.I.E. MPI Coordinator. Throughout my professional career, I always wanted to break in areas
‘less travelled by H.I.M. Professionals’, sort of a trailblazer. As I think about which job(s) I liked best, I can say I liked them all: loved
my bosses, co-workers, support staff and most of all the people we served, the patient, and the consumer.”
Hostess – Judith Wodyn, B.A.
Judy is our second year hostess. She has a Bachelors in Business Administration and is a student at Mesa College’s Health
Information Technology Program. Judy will graduate in Spring 2017 with an Associate Degree in HIT. She is interested in CPT and
ICD coding, medical records for Senior Care, and is open to many available positions in HIT. Judy says “I love volunteering at SDHIA
because I enjoy meeting the great people in the HIT field, learning what is new through the educational classes and networking with
employees and employers in my new field. It is a wonderful organization to get involved in”.
Newsletter Committee Representatives – Leslie Barden, MBA, RHIA and Oksana Lytvynenko, B.S.
Leslie returned to school nine years ago and earned an MBA in Healthcare Policy and Administration and a Graduate Certificate in
Health Information Management. She received RHIA certification in November of 2012 and is now studying to sit for CCS
certification in the fall of 2016. She has worked as an independent consultant in healthcare data analysis and medical record review
for 2 years and recently accepted a position with Telecare Corporation as a Medical Record Technician / Data Specialist. Leslie
shared “Medical Records Administration was a “change career” for me, so I feel that it’s important to collaborate with professionals,
become informed about important issues and trends and continually strive to learn new skills and contribute my talents to the HIM
industry. This is one reason why I volunteer and serve CHIA/SDHIA. I have contributed as a chair-person on the SDHIA newsletter
committee for 3 years and I served as the SDHIA Treasurer during the 2014/2015 fiscal year. I volunteer with SDHIA at every
opportunity because, I believe that the only way to achieve my goals is to “take action”! I am honored to again serve as your
2016/2017 co-chair of the SDHIA newsletter committee and Coding and Data Quality Co-coordinator.”
Oksana works as a Quality Analyst Assistant at US San Diego Health, Department of Organ Procurement for transplantation and
research. She is working toward her RHIT credential. Oksana submitted “We serve all hospitals in San Diego and Imperial county
and part of my Quality Assurance of donor’s record work involves EMR information coming to us from over 50 hospitals, including
Sharp, Scripps, Palomar/Pomerado, Rady Children’s, and more. It excites me to see how information technology has been
transforming our way of doing things and processing information, and I’m closely watching the healthcare transformation by
embracing technology use for Information Governance and real-time Information Exchange. I wanted to be connected with
healthcare industry leaders to know the local news and industry developments, and look for a job opportunity. That’s why I decided
to volunteer for my local chapter, SDHIA.”
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Coding and Data Quality Coordinator Representatives – Leslie Barden, MBA, RHIA and Keith Hass, B.S., RHIA
Keith works as a contractor for Kaiser Permanente. His job is to investigate, analyze and perform financial remediation for
resolutions to complex problems for individuals who have on exchange healthcare accounts. Keith says “My main area of interest
in HIM is the domain of privacy and security. The goal I am reaching for is to obtain the credential of Certified in Healthcare
Privacy and Security (CHPS). This would allow me to be involved in enforcing policy within this domain and educating the
healthcare workforce on the importance of privacy and security in the healthcare setting. I volunteer my time with SDHIA
because it gives me a sense of community with professionals of similar interest. HIM professionals are interested in developing
the HIM field for the broader roles of HIM from the medical records office to leadership in the HIM profession of the 21st
Century.”
Rules and Regulations Committee Representatives – Heidi Shaffer, RHIA and Suzanne Forrest, RHIA, CCS, CCS-P, CHC
Heidi has been a dedicated Health Information professional leader at the local, state and national associations. Heidi says “I
believe in giving back to the profession and enjoy working with all my colleagues. The 30 years in the profession has given me the
opportunity to make many friends that I would not have if I hadn’t volunteered.” She has served as SDHIA and CHIA President and
on the Board of AHIMA Foundation. She has been on various Committees for SDHIA, CHIA and AHIMA during her career. She also
has been a delegate for SDHIA and CHIA as well. She worked for the County of San Diego Behavioral Health Services for over 25
years.
Suzanne is currently the coding manager for Sharp Memorial and Sharp Coronado. Prior to joining Sharp HealthCare this past
November, she held the position as Compliance Manager at UCSD for 17 years. Suzanne earned her Master’s Degree from
Stephens College and her credentials include RHIA, CCS, CCS-P. Suzanne is also certified in healthcare compliance and is an
AHIMA approved ICD-10 and PCS trainer. Additionally, Suzanne is an adjunct professor for the Health Information Technology
Program as Mesa College. She has served as President for SDHIA and is a past Director for CHIA. Suzanne’s interest and passion is
coding and teaching. Suzanne said, “I choose to serve SDHIA by being on the rules and regulations committee because it is a
position I have not previously held and is an opportunity to make a difference”.
CHIA Nominating Committee for SDHIA - Kim Jackson, B.S., RHIT, CHP, CHPC
Kim is employed at Palomar Health as the District Director, Health Information Services/Privacy Officer. Kim says “I enjoy the
opportunity to support and promote the candidacy of our talented San Diego HIM professionals for leadership positions within
the California Health Information Association”.
Finance Committee Representatives – Pati Conover, RHIT, Marci Arkin, B.S., RHIA, Khanh Shafer, RHIT, Joanne Hewitt, RHIT
Marci is responsible for overseeing and managing the day-to-day operations of both Sharp Mesa Vista & Sharp McDonald Center’s
Behavioral Health hospitals, inpatient and outpatient programs. Over the past 35 years, Marci has been a leader in the health
information management profession, specializing in the legal aspects and services of Behavioral Health and Substance
Abuse/Dependency medical records, regulatory compliance for documentation requirements and HIPAA Privacy issues.
Throughout her career, she has been an active member in her local professional associations since becoming an R.H.I.A. in 1981,
and has served several times as a Delegate, volunteered on the Bylaws Committee, Public Relations Committee, Historian and
Finance Committee. She has served as the S.D.H.I.A. President from Years 2003-2006. She served on the C.H.I.A. Nominating
Committee from 2005-2006. She has been a Clinical Site Supervisor for Mesa College students and over the years, she has
continued to entertain the students in the HEIT Programs as a Guest Speaker on Behavioral Health and Mentoring. She has
volunteered as a “Mentor” in her profession and enjoys educating others. She continues to assist her local SDHIA Board serving as
a volunteer and resource, and contributing to the betterment of the CLA professional organization.
Khanh is currently working as a Clinical Data Analyst in the Corporate Compliance Department of Sharp HealthCare. Khanh states
“I chose the HIM career path because I like to work in healthcare, but providing direct patient care is not my strong suit. HIM has
embraced me since the start, and I feel like I should give back to the HIM community. I have volunteered in a couple of areas
within SDHIA, and I always enjoy doing it for a simple reason: helping out while meeting and learning from many wonderful
professionals in the field.
The mission of the California Health Information Association is to advance the management of
health information through networking, education, shared knowledge, and advocacy.
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2016 - 2017 SDHIA Board and Committee
Members and Student Volunteers
President: Joanne Hewitt, RHIT
President Elect: Svetlana Woersching, RHIT, CCS, CPC
Past President: Dorothy O’Hagan, MNLM, RHIT, CCS,
AHIMA Approved ICD-10-CM/ICD-10-PCS Ambassador and Trainer
Secretary: Daniel Castanon, RHIA
Treasurer: Pati Conover, RHIT
CHIA Board Liaison: Maria Hewett, MBA, RHIA
CHIA/SDHIA Nominating Committee: Kim Jackson, RHIT &
Dorothy O’Hagan, MNLM, RHIT, CCS
Coding and Data Quality Coordinator Committee: Leslie Barden, MBA, RHIA &
Keith Hass, BS, RHIA
Rules & Regulations Committee: Heidi Shaffer, RHIA &
Suzanne Forrest, RHIA, CCS, CCS-P, CHC
Newsletter Coordinators: Leslie Barden, MBA, RHIA &
Oksana Lytvynenko, BS
Social Media Coordinator: Open
Hostess: Judy Wodyn, BA
TREASURERS REPORT
by Pati Conover, RHIT
September 2016
Checking
$ 3,609.56
Savings
$ 11,072.39
Petty Cash
$
Total Assets
$ 14,748.95
67.00
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San Diego Health Information Association (SDHIA)
Calendar of Events for 2016/2017
Date
Speaker
September 13, 2016
Panel of Speakers:
LOCATION: San
Diego Mesa College,
Civic Center, Bldg.
Z1, Room Z-102 (on
Armstrong Street)
Parking Lot 4
7250 Mesa College
Drive, San Diego,
92111
Deborah Collier, CHIA President
Cassi Birnbaum, RHIA, CHIA PastPresident
Heidi Shaffer, RHIA, CHIA PastPresident
Tracy Elmer, RHIA, CHIA PastPresident
NO COST TO
STUDENTS!
October 11, 2016
LOCATION: Sharp
HealthCare’s Tech
Way Bldg. Room
124 A, First Floor.
8520 Tech Way, San
Diego 92123
Gloryanne Bryant, RHIA, CDIP, CCS,
CCDS, AHIMA Approved ICD-10CM/PCS Trainer
National Director Coding Quality,
Education, Systems and Support
National Revenue Cycle
Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc. &
Hospitals
Patty Hartman, BS, RHIT, CCS,
CCDS, AHIMA Approved ICD-10
Saturday 8:30 a.m. – Trainer
12:30 p.m.
LOCATION: Sharp
HealthCare’s Tech
Way Bldg. Room
124 A, First Floor.
8520 Tech Way, San
Diego, 92123
CHIA HOD Recommendations and Strategic
Planning
CHIA Past Presidents Share Experiences
AHIMA Domain: Management Development,
External Forces
SPONSOR: Oxford HIM
http://www.oxfordhim.com
November 2016
LOCATION: To be
determined
November 8, 2016
Topic
HIM Consultant, ELIPSe, Inc.
To Be Confirmed
Mortality Documentation, Coding and Data
AHIMA Domain: Clinical Data Management
SPONSOR:
http://www.bactes.com
November Coding Roundtable
Learn about 2017 ICD-10 Updates
AHIMA Domain: Clinical Data Management
SPONSORSHIP AVAILABLE
To Be Determined
AHIMA Domain: External Forces
SPONSORSHIP AVAILABLE
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December 13, 2016
To Be Confirmed
LOCATION: Tom
Ham’s Light House
2150 Harbor Island,
San Diego, CA 92101
To Be Determined
AHIMA Domain: Performance Improvement
SPONSORSHIP AVAILABLE
Join us for our Winter Celebration Dinner at
Tom Ham’s Lighthouse!
January 10, 2017
LOCATION: To be
determined
February 4, 2017
AHIMA Domain: Leadership
SPONSORSHIP AVAILABLE
Suzanne Forrest, MS, RHIA, CHC,
CCS, CCS-P, CPC
Saturday 8:30 a.m. –
Director of Business Operations at
12:30 p.m.
LOCATION: To be
determined
February 14, 2017
LOCATION: Sharp
HealthCare’s Tech
Way Bldg. Room
124 A, First Floor.
8520 Tech Way, San
Diego, 92123
March 14, 2017
LOCATION: Sharp
Corporate Bldg.
Auditorium, First
Floor. 8695
Spectrum Center
Blvd., San Diego,
92123
Leadership
Leadership
Sharp Healthcare
February Coding Roundtable
Learn about CPT 2017 Updates
AHIMA Domain: Clinical Data Management
SPONSORSHIP AVAILABLE
To Be Confirmed
To Be Determined
AHIMA Domain:
SPONSORSHIP AVAILABLE
Shawn Vanniuwenhoven
Sr. Business Analyst at United
HealthCare Military & Veterans
Analytics in Healthcare
AHIMA Domain: Data Analytics
SPONSORSHIP AVAILABLE
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April 11, 2017
Douglas Palmer, BS, CPC, CRC
LOCATION: Sharp
HealthCare’s Tech
Way Bldg. Room
124 A, First Floor.
8520 Tech Way, San
Diego, 92123
May 9, 2017
Chief Operating Officer of Compliant
Coding Systems, LLC
LOCATION: To be
determined
HCC Coding
AHIMA Domain: Clinical Data Management
and Clinical Foundations
SPONSORSHIP AVAILABLE
SDHIA Delegates to the CHIA
House of Delegates
In Special Memory
of our Member, Colleague and
Dear Friend
CHIA HOD Topics
AHIMA Domain: Management Development,
and External Forces
SPONSORSHIP AVAILABLE
On August 15, 2016 we learned with great
sadness that Michele lost her battle with
pancreatic cancer. Michele was diagnosed
this year, and she continued to live every
day with a positive, uplifting attitude.
Many of us had the great pleasure to work
with Michele. After meeting Michele, it only
took ½ a minute to realize that she was
super energetic (come to find out about
everything she did!) and loved being a HIM
professional!
Michele Curley
Michele’s Administrator at Edgemoor
shared the following with Edgemoor staff.
“Michele was an active, vibrant member of
the Edgemoor family for nearly 10
years. Her smile and laugh were infectious
and she was a great role model and team
leader for Living Well. She will be missed by
everyone who knew her.”
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San Diego Health Information Association
Welcome our CHIA President!
CHIA HOD Recommendations and Strategic Planning
Hear from CHIA Past-Presidents
3 Past-Presidents Share Their Experiences
Date:
Time:
Tuesday, September 13th 2016
5:15 pm - 7 pm
Door Registration begins at 4:45 pm
Location: San Diego Mesa College
Registration Fee
Speakers:
Continuing Education
Design Center Bldg., Z100, Room Z-102
(on Armstrong Street) Parking Lot 4
7250 Mesa College Drive
San Diego, 92111
Deborah Collier, RHIA, CHIA President
Cassi Birnbaum, RHIA, CHIA Past-President
Heidi Shaffer, RHIA, CHIA Past-President
Tracy Elmer, RHIA, CHIA Past-President
$20 Non-CHIA
Member
$15 CHIA Member
Students FREE
this month!
CEU’s: 2
HIM Domain:
Management
Development, External
Forces
For more information,
contact the SDHIA
President
Joanne Hewitt, RHIT at
[email protected]
Register and payment available on line at (Credit/Debit acceptable):
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sdhia-september-2016-educational-session-tickets-27223547363
Although online registration is preferred, walk-in registration is available on site with cash or check only – please
make your check payable to SDHIA.
Special R equests - If you have a special need, indicate what accommodations you require within
7 business days of the meeting to [email protected]
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SDHIA meeting location at Mesa College
Each year students are welcomed and
encouraged to apply for a scholarship from
SDHIA. Submit reference letters, (one must
be an academic reference) along with the
SDHIA scholarship application. All
applications are reviewed by the SDHIA
Board and award recipients are announced
and recognized at the May meeting.
Applications can be submitted at any time
during the 2016 – 2017 year beginning
September 2016. A final submission time
frame has not been set at this time, and will
be announced once it has been decided.
At Oxford HIM our key focus is creating a quality match that exceeds the
business objectives of our clients and meets the career goals of our candidates.
FOR OUR CLIENTS
We build a thorough understanding of your hiring expectations, technical
requirements, and corporate culture that enables us to deliver fully screened and
qualified professionals right when you need them. You can trust that our candidate
submissions not only meet the requirements of the position, but also complement your
overall goals.
FOR OUR CANDIDATES
We work one-on-one with you to learn your skills and qualifications along with your
career aspirations to ensure that we have the right job opportunities available for you.
We also provide the support and tools you need to land the desired positions. Think of
us as your career partner with the expertise and experience to help you reach your
goals.
[SDHIA does not endorse any company, vendor or product.]
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You may like to know:
California State University, San Marcos Campus, is offering a Master of
Science degree in Health Information Management. For information go to:
http://www.csusm.edu/el/degreeprograms/him/index.html
Master of Science in Health Information Management | Extended
Learning | CSUSM
www.csusm.edu
Job Announcements
Sharp HealthCare: Seeking to hire a CLINICAL DATA ANALYST. This role is accessible via requisition number 75643.
Description Summary:
Responsibility includes collecting, searching through and analyzing a large amount of data to discover patterns or relationships
related to coding and reimbursement for inpatient and outpatient medical data. The Clinical Data Analyst is responsible for
organizing and maintaining databases used to track and trend demographic and reimbursement data generated from coding
and reimbursement reviews. The Clinical Data Analyst will provide ongoing support to the Revenue Compliance team by
maintaining the billing and coding compliance dashboard for reporting quarterly to the Audit Committee. The Clinical Data
Analyst provides assistance with the coordination of education and training programs, serves as a resource for the organization
and maintenance of the SharePoint folders and acts as a liaison between Corporate Compliance and Sharp HealthCare Coders
for routing and receipt of feedback related to coding and billing guidelines. Compiles, analyzes and prepares information for
presentation utilizing Microsoft Office applications and compiles periodic and special reports related to coded and abstracted
data
Required Skills and Qualifications
• Associate Degree in health information management or related health care field
• Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, pharmacology and medico-legal and regulatory record requirements
• Basic knowledge of MS-DRGs, APR DRGs and APC coding systems
• Clinical Data Analyst may have seven+ years of experience working in a health related field with clinical data and analysis as a
substitute for both the education and experience requirements
• Knowledge of medical terminology and abbreviations; anatomy and physiology; pathophysiology, pharmacology medico-legal
and regulatory record requirements
• Proficiency operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of software applications including Microsoft Windows Operating
Systems and Office applications such as Word, Excel
• Skill in operating computerized medical data entry and information processing systems
Preferred Skills and Qualifications
• Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)
• Registered Heath Information Technician (RHIT)
Previous working experience with an electronic medical record (EMR)
MEDICAL RECORDS TECHNICIAN
California Cancer Associates for Research & Excellence, Inc. (cCARE) - San Diego, CA
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Position Summary:
The Medical Records Technician assists in providing quality medical record services by effectively and
efficiently maintaining various departmental records.
Position announcement:
http://www.indeed.com/cmp/cCARE/jobs/Medical-Record-Technician111064ab1b3f89d0?sjdu=QwrRXKrqZ3CNX5WO9jEvbIz9WNS0a2CaZUdGYDNxftAtKt8uWcFcOGg77m0fyiugCPJF0KrR-kRtQECr4Np45dMcBdcqHRTTSLoW9cjRg
California Cancer Associates for Research and Excellence web site
https://ccare.com/about/careers/
MANAGER OF HEALTH INFORMATICS
Arch Health Partners - Poway, CA
Required: A valid license as a Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) or a Registered Health
Information Technician (RHIT) issued by the American Health Information Management Associations
(AHIMA)
The Manager of Health Informatics will develop and lead a forward-looking support structure which is focused on continuously
improving the value of the information assets of the organization. The Manager is responsible for traditional Health Information
Management functions as well as is responsible for the design and stewardship of a robust information architecture and complete
medical record throughout the enterprise. Manager responsibilities include developing a common understanding of the life cycle of
patient medical record and other key business records and explicit plans and processes for their retention and disposition. Goals
include ensuring that personal health information and business information are available only to authorized persons and used only
for authorized purposes and that security risks and vulnerabilities are proactively managed. Serves as an internal consultant on
health information management issues including release of information, confidentiality, information security, information storage
and retrieval, and record retention as well as authorship and authentication of health record documentation. The Manager will
collaborate with leaders at all levels of the organization and manage a team of professionals who are accountable for the delivery of
health informatics services. Participates in overall business planning and enables innovation. Works closely with business leaders to
solve operational and workflow problems through the use of shifting of responsibilities to ensure clinical staff are focused on patient
care and not administrative tasks. Provides data management and analytical skills as well as ensuring data security and quality. The
Manager is responsible for ensuring the achievement of performance targets and strategic initiatives by setting and meeting
operational goals that are consistent with the mission, vision and values of the organization. Responsible for department budgets,
both capital and operating while ensuring effective service delivery for assigned areas of responsibility.
Education/Licensure/ Experience:
 A valid license as a Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) or a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)
issued by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
 Bachelor’s degree in Organizational Leadership, Computer Science, Engineering or Business Administration.
 At least 10 years of experience in healthcare or health information management;
 At least 5 years of experience supervising staff.

https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/index.php?/job/apply&clientkey=B9520551A52C8ADD9C96595D6CC96C1C&job=12100
MEDICAL RECORDS TECHNICIAN 16-0069
San Diego Center for Children - San Diego, CA
Work Schedule: Full time; Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm $13 - $14 an hour
Enters client information into San Diego County’s Anasazi System. Basic knowledge of medical terminology
used in the mental health field....
DESCRIPTION
Join the team of San Diego's Oldest Children’s Non-Profit!
Do you want to help protect the joy of childhood, prevent emotional suffering, and incite change? Are you looking for a meaningful
and rewarding career that will give you a strong sense of purpose? Do you want to make a lasting difference in a child and
family’s life? Then we want to meet you!
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SUMMARY
Responsible for the maintenance and storage of medical records and ongoing tracking of submitted documents. Ensures all data
sources are current and accurate. Ensures confidentiality of all client records.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Valid California Driver’s License
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS
• Medical Billing and Coding Certificate
• Six (6) months of experience maintaining medical records
• Knowledge of terms, concepts, and principles of privacy and confidentiality
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology used in the mental health field
https://rew11.ultipro.com/SAN1008/JobBoard/JobDetails.aspx?__ID=*BBC3225BA77FA451
MEDICAL RECORDS CLERK
Eastridge Workforce Solutions - San Diego, CA
Job Description
Gathers patient information by collecting demographic information from a variety of sources;
interacting with registration areas and physicians' offices; retrieving information from
automated printer.
• Billing Experience preferred
• Maintains master patient index by completing assigned portion of daily audit trail; corrects
and communicates problems according to established procedures.
• Initiates the medical record by creating and processing the patient care record folder.
• Maintains record availability by processing charts into the department; using chart mark-off
procedures; facilitating chart location activities.
• Retrieves medical records by following chart-out procedures; documenting reasons charts
cannot be retrieved for statistical and follow-up purposes.
• Delivers charts to assigned areas of the hospital by following established routing procedures.
• Keeps health care providers informed by communicating availability or unavailability of the
record.
• Maintains quality results by following hospital standards.
• Maintains continuity of work operations by documenting and communicating actions,
irregularities, and continuing needs.
• Maintains patient confidence by keeping patient records information confidential.
• Serves and protects the hospital community by adhering to professional standards, hospital
policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements, and jcaho standards.
• Enhances medical records and hospital reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing
new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
• High school or equivalent
http://www.indeed.com/cmp/Eastridge-Workforce-Solutions/jobs/Medical-Record-Clerk-ce4966aaf73fff45?q=health+information
HEALTH INFORMATION ABSTRACTOR
Chula Vista Broadway
Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) proudly provides the opportunity for its team members to make a difference in our
community every day. As an established, non-profit organization, FHCSD has close to 1,500 employees and continues to grow.
The rewards of working at FHCSD are much more than a paycheck and excellent benefits. It is the impact and contribution to
our neighborhoods and community that our employees value most.
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Expanding on its vision to be “Exceptional in Every Way,” FHCSD is also a national leader among community health centers through
accreditation by the Joint Commission and designation as a Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) by the Joint Commission
and the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA). In addition, FHCSD was recently awarded the prestigious 2014
Crystal Award for Workplace Excellence by the San Diego Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). Click here to view
our accomplishments and awards.
We are always looking for talented and dedicated professionals to join our team!
Job Roles
*Ability to produce accurate and precise work.
*Assists in the design and implementation of FHCSD’s HIM training modules for all HIM duties--document management (scanning,
uploading, labeling), PHI correspondence activities, record/chart analysis, data abstraction, targeted QA/QC activities and
archive management.
*Communicates additional pursuit strategies for additional medical records, if needed, to other members of the team.
*Communicates significant findings, including potential risk management issues, to the Clinical Quality or Utilization in a timely
manner.
*Demonstrated command of medical terminology, medical record documentation, and clinical processes.
*Integrates data collected from a variety of electronic and paper sources.
*Maintains written documentation of gaps in documentation identified during medical record reviews to be used in the education of
practice locations about areas for improvement.
*Reviews assigned medical records in order to abstract clinical data elements for clinical quality measurement reporting, e.g. results
of laboratory tests, verification of hypertension and the most recent blood pressure reading, prenatal and postpartum care
services, etc.
*Strong time management skills.
*Works closely with the entire HIM management team to identify process issues related to E-HR and HIM work flow and offers
recommendations for resolutions or modifications particularly as it relates to the paper/electronic interface and the daily work
flow.
Education/Certifications/Licenses/Registrations
*Candidates must be proficient with databases and with conduction 80% of the work activities on the computer.
*Experience with an Electronic Health Record (EHR) system strongly recommended.
*Knowledge of SNOMED CT, ICD-9/10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS coding conventions a plus.
*RHIA or RHIT certification required.
Experience/Specialized skills (including Language)
*Able to work in a team environment and to make sound decisions.
*At least 2 years of experience in Medical Records or HIM operations highly desired.
*Bilingual English/Spanish Desirable.
*Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in team environment.
*Experience in managing, planning, organizing and prioritizing preferred.
*Must possess good written and verbal communication skills.
https://fhcsd.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/MAIN/job/Chula-Vista-Broadway/HEALTH-INFORMATION-ABSTRACTOR_R0000099-1
CLINICAL AUDIT SPECIALIST - Requisition ID: 74577
• Facility: Sharp HealthCare
• Location: This position is located in Kearny Mesa, San Diego County.
• Department: Corporate Compliance
• Category: Business Operations Jobs
• Job Status: Full-Time
• FTE: 1.0, Variable 8 hour day shift
• Shift Start and End Time: Variable
Candidate may be eligible for a sign-on bonus
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Required Skills and Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree required in discipline of health information administration preferred
• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)
• Three years of acute care/inpatient hospital coding experience
• Knowledge of medical terminology and abbreviations; anatomy and physiology; pathophysiology, pharmacology medico-legal
and regulatory record requirements.
• Skill in understanding medical billing procedures and protocols.
• Skill in linking diagnosis to services and applying appropriate codes to diagnosis, procedures, evaluation and management, and
supplies.
• Able to set priorities, problem-solve, use proper judgment in difficult situations and be flexible.
• Able to maintain positive and productive relationships with internal and external teams and customers.
• Proficiency operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of software applications including Microsoft Windows Operating
Systems and Office applications such as Word, Excel.
• Skill in operating computerized medical data entry and information processing systems.
• Able to work well with minimal supervision.
• Very strong written and oral communication skills and presentation skills.
Preferred Skills and Qualifications
• Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA).
• Previous working experience with an electronic medical record.
Summary
The Clinical Audit Specialist is responsible for performing quality reviews on medical records to validate the ICD-9-CM codes, DRG
appropriateness, missed secondary diagnoses and procedures, and ensure compliance and accuracy of the MS-DRG, APR DRG and
APC system. The Clinical Audit Specialist will continuously evaluate the quality of clinical documentation and monitor the
appropriateness of physician queries with the overall goal of improving physician documentation through physician education and
feedback and achieve accurate coding to support the optimal allowable reimbursement. The Clinical Auditing Specialist works closely
with the Coding Compliance Manager to provide coding staff with feedback to assure coding uniformity, consistency and accuracy
with ICD-9-CM and CPT-4 guidelines, UHDDS, sequencing guidelines, Federal and State regulations and the American Hospital
Association coding guidelines and its publication Coding Clinic and AMA's publication CPT Assistant. The Clinical Audit Specialist
works in conjunction with the Coding Compliance Manager and Director of Revenue and Compliance to develop coding in-services
and health system coding policies to ensure that coding policies complement the official coding rules and guidelines. The Clinical
Audit Specialist maintains the confidentiality of patient health information and follows all health system policies and procedures.
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