Assistant Medical Records Manager

Salary : $79,070.25 - $117,762.16 Annually
Location : Riverside
Job Type: Regular
Job Number: 26-13486-02-VZ
Department: RUHS-Medical Center
Division: Medical Records
Opening Date: 08/20/2026
Closing Date: Continuous

For questions regarding this position, please contact the Recruiter listed in the Supplemental Information section.
ABOUT THE POSITION
The Riverside University Health System (RUHS) is seeking a qualified Assistant Medical Records Manager to support the Medical Records unit located in Riverside. This position plays a key role in assisting with the organization, coordination, and overall operations of the Health Information Management (HIM) Department.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the organization, coordination, and direction of HIM functions, including Release of Information, Chart Completion and Analysis, Chart Scanning, and Document Integrity.
• Review, revise, and develop policies and procedures; create and implement training to ensure efficient and effective workflows.
• Evaluate staff performance and monitor progress toward departmental goals.
• Provide technical guidance and support to staff in complex or sensitive situations.
• Respond to correspondence, insurance claims, legal requests, and chart completion inquiries.
• Serve as a liaison with hospital departments, county departments, and external partners to support accurate and timely information exchange within the clinically integrated network.
• Analyze data and prepare detailed statistical and operational reports.

Competitive Candidates Will Possess:

• A bachelor's or master's degree in Health Information Management (HIM).
• Experience with Release of Information and Chart Analysis in an acute care hospital setting, including Behavioral/Mental Health records.
• Working knowledge 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 California Driver License.

This position may require travel to the Medical Center or Arlington location approximately every other month using a personal vehicle.

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

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
• Assists in organizing, coordinating, and directing the activities of the Medical Records Department at RCRMC and the Department of Mental Health.
• Reviews and evaluates policies and procedures for the Medical Records Department in relation to the overall hospital goals; in coordination with the Medical Records Manager and subordinate supervisors.
• Formulates and revises policies and procedures to insure the most efficient methods of accomplishing the tasks throughout the Medical records Department, such as coding, answering correspondence, insurance claims, legal requests, and chart completion functions.
• Evaluates work performance and progress of subordinate employees; develops and implements comprehensive training programs for all personnel in Medical Records.
• Provides technical guidance to staff on the most difficult and complex work situations.
• Coordinates with other Hospital departments and supervisors, County departments and external factions to insure the accurate flow of information and to solve mutual problems; analyzes and prepares a variety of detailed statistical reports.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

OPTION I

License of Certificate: Current registration as a Registered Records Administrator with the American Health Information Management Association.

OPTION II

License/Certificate: Current accreditation as a Registered Health Information Technician with the American Health Information Management Association.

AND

Experience: Two years of experience performing health information management responsibilities equivalent to a Medical Records Technician in a medical records department of a hospital or health care agency.

OR OPTION III

License/Certificate: Evidence of enrollment in an accredited course as a Registered Health Information Technician approved by the American Health information Management Association. Incumbents are required to complete and receive registration twelve months from the date of hire. Failure to secure said registration will result in incumbents being terminated prior to the end of their probationary period.

Experience: Three years experience performing health information management responsibilities equivalent to a Medical Records Technician which must have included a minimum of one year of supervisory/lead position in a Medical Records Department of a hospital or health care agency.

Knowledge of: The International Classification of Diseases (current revision); Diagnostic Related Group (DRG) coding applications; the principles and techniques of supervision, staff utilization and training; principles and practices involved in medical records management; laws, rules, regulations and policies affecting medical records functions.

Ability to: Organize, coordinate, and supervise the work of subordinate staff; develop instructional material; analyze situations and recommend appropriate actions; establish and maintain effective working relationships; prepare clear and concise oral and written reports.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
For questions regarding this recruitment, contact the recruiter:
Veronica Zuno at VZuno@Rivco.org or 951-955-1449. Please allow 1-2 business days for a response to general inquiries.
APPLICATION INFORMATION

Veteran's Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, attach the required documents to your job application. Documents include a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service. For spousal preference, and as applicable, the following documents: a copy of your marriage certificate, spouse's death certificate, a letter of spouse's disability and/or letter of service-related death (if available) from the U.S. Veteran's Administration. 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. For complete details and documentation requirements, please review the Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 here:
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 a 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:
Proof of Education
If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.

If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services () or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. ().
Work Authorization Requirement
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. The County of Riverside does not participate in visa sponsorship programs, including H1-B visas, and will not provide sponsorship for any employment-based visas.
BENEFIT PROGRAM: MCU
MEDICAL/DENTAL INSURANCE: A Flexible Benefit Credit is provided on a monthly basis as governed by the Management Resolution or applicable bargaining unit. Vision coverage is provided through Vision Service Plan (VSP) at no cost to employee or eligible dependents.

Note: Employees on assignment through the Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) receive different benefits. See the list
MISCELLANEOUS RETIREMENT: County of Riverside has three retirement Tiers through the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS).

• Tier I (Classic Member - Formula 3% @ 60): Applicable to current and former County of Riverside local miscellaneous employees hired prior to 08/24/2012 and did not withdraw CalPERS contributions. The employee contribution is eight (8%) percent.
• Tier II (Classic Member - Formula 2% @ 60): Applicable to local miscellaneous employees 1) hired after 08/23/2012 through 12/31/2012; 2) Previously employed with another CalPERS contracting public agency or a reciprocal retirement system, with a break in service of less than six months between the separation date with the previous employer and the appointment date with the County of Riverside. The employee contribution is seven (7%) percent.
• Tier III (PEPRA New Member - Formula 2% @ 62): Applicable to CalPERS local miscellaneous new members hired on or after the implementation of the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) which took effect January 1, 2013. Effective July 1, 2023, the employee contributions are 7.25% and will increase to 7.75% effective July 1, 2024.

A new member is defined as any of the following:

1. A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who has no prior membership in any California Public Retirement System.
2. A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who was a member with another California Public Retirement System prior to that date, but who is not subject to reciprocity upon joining CalPERS.
3. A member who first established CalPERS membership prior to January 1, 2013, and who is rehired by a different CalPERS agency after a break in service of greater than six (6) months.

CalPERS refers to all members that do not fit within the definition of a new member as "classic members".

Contribution rates are subject to change based on the County of Riverside annual actuarial valuation.

Note:

This summary is for general information purposes only. Additional questions regarding retirement formulas can be sent to or by calling the Benefits Information Line at (951) 955-4981,
Option 2.

If you have prior service credit with another CalPERS agency or within agencies, please contact CalPERS at (888) 225-7377 to determine which retirement tier would be applicable to you. CalPERS is governed by the Public Employees' Retirement Law. Th