HIM Data Integrity Specialist: HIM Data Integrity

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• The Health Information Management Data Integrity Specialist performs specialized HIM activities maintaining an accurate electronic health record (EHR) and associated databases under the direction of the HIM Manager or designated supervisor which includes but is not limited to Master Patient Index management, fraud investigations, chart corrections, patient requests to amend medical records, investigation and resolution of wrong patient registrations, HIM management of the Health Information Exchange and transcription oversight such as new template creation.
• The HIM Data Integrity Specialist will investigate and resolve all assigned issues reported via EHR work queues, user reported issues and/or patient reported issues in a timely manner.
• Performs necessary functions to ensure one patient has one MRN across the EHR.
• Answers telephone and responds according to department policy.
• Keeps supervisor informed of issues/concerns that may arise.
• Seeks out additional tasks when assigned work is completed; provides backup coverage for other positions in the HIM department.
• Meets quality and/or productivity expectations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One year of clerical experience required including working with calculations and phone systems.
• Basic experience with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) required.
• Additionally, the following are department specific requirements:
• One year of medical record experience required.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy preferred.

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Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) preferred.

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Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian is a nonprofit regional health care delivery network in Orange County, California, consisting of three acute-care hospitals with sixteen urgent care centers, eleven health centers and a network of more than1,800 physicians, 100 allied health members, 8,000 employees, and 2,000 volunteers. More than 30,000 inpatients and 550,000 outpatients choose Hoag each year.

For over 70 years, Hoag has delivered a level of personalized care that is unsurpassed among Orange County’s health care providers. Since 1952, Hoag has served the local communities and continues its mission to provide the highest quality health care services through the core strategies of quality and service, people, physician partnerships, strategic growth, financial stewardship, community benefit and philanthropy.

Hoag offers a comprehensive blend of health care services including six institutes providing specialized care in the areas of cancer, heart and vascular, neurosciences, women's health, orthopedics, and digestive health through our institutes.

Hoag was the highest ranked hospital in Orange County in the 2024-2025 U.S. News &World Report, the only Orange County hospital ranked in the top 10 for California. The organization was ranked the #5 hospital in the Los Angeles Metro Area and the #10 hospital in California.

To learn more about Hoag’s awards and accreditations, visit: https://www.hoag.org/about-hoag/awards-accreditations/.

Hoag is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Hoag is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Hoag hires a diverse group of people in a manner that allows them to reach their full potential in the pursuit of organizational objectives.