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How much do per diem rhit jobs pay per hour?

As of May 31, 2026, the average hourly pay for per diem rhit in the United States is $29.55, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $22.60 and $34.38 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Per Diem RHIT, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Per Diem RHIT (Registered Health Information Technician), you need a solid understanding of medical coding, health information management, and compliance with healthcare regulations, typically supported by an associate degree in health information technology and RHIT certification. Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems, medical coding software (such as ICD-10, CPT), and data management tools is essential. Attention to detail, time management, and effective communication are crucial soft skills for ensuring accuracy and collaborating with healthcare teams. These competencies are vital for maintaining data integrity, supporting patient care, and ensuring compliance in a flexible, as-needed work environment.

How does the flexibility of a Per Diem RHIT position impact work-life balance and scheduling?

A Per Diem RHIT (Registered Health Information Technician) role offers significant flexibility, allowing you to choose shifts based on your availability and the facility’s needs. This can be ideal for those seeking to balance work with other commitments, but it may also mean less predictable hours and occasional last-minute requests. While you may work independently on coding and record-keeping tasks, you’ll also collaborate closely with medical staff and other HIM professionals to ensure patient data accuracy. The variable schedule can present challenges in maintaining a routine, but it also provides opportunities to gain experience in different healthcare settings.

What is a Per Diem RHIT?

A Per Diem RHIT is a Registered Health Information Technician who works on an as-needed or flexible basis rather than holding a full-time or part-time permanent position. These professionals are responsible for organizing, analyzing, and managing health information data, ensuring its quality, accuracy, and confidentiality. Per diem positions offer flexibility, allowing RHITs to work in various healthcare settings, such as hospitals or clinics, based on their availability and the organization's needs. This role is ideal for those seeking work-life balance or looking to gain diverse experience in health information management.

What is the difference between Per Diem Rhit vs Registered Health Information Technician?

AspectPer Diem RhitRegistered Health Information Technician
CertificationsRHIT certification often preferred; flexible for temporary rolesMust have RHIT credential
Work EnvironmentTypically temporary, per diem assignments in hospitals or clinicsFull-time or part-time in healthcare facilities
Employer & Industry UsageUsed by healthcare facilities for short-term staffingEmployed directly by healthcare organizations or through agencies

Per Diem Rhit roles are temporary, flexible positions often filled on a per diem basis, suitable for those with RHIT certification. In contrast, Registered Health Information Technicians usually hold full-time or part-time roles with consistent employment. Both roles require RHIT credentials, but Per Diem Rhit positions offer more scheduling flexibility and are commonly used for short-term staffing needs.

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Infographic showing various Per Diem Rhit job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 65% Full Time, 24% Part Time, and 9% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $61,456 per year, or $29.5 per hour.
Manager, Clinical Documentation Integrity

Manager, Clinical Documentation Integrity

Adventist Healthcare

Gaithersburg, MD

$105.66K - $158.50K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 29 days ago


Adventist HealthCare rating

7.0

Company rating: 7.0 out of 10

Based on 63 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

401st of 864 rated healthcare providers


Job description

Support CenterIf you are a current Adventist HealthCare employee, please click this link to apply through your Workday account.Adventist HealthCare Support Center seeks to hire an experienced Clinical Documentation Manager who will embrace our mission to extend God's care through the ministry of physical, mental, and spiritual healing.
As a Clinical Documentation Manager you will:
Responsible for initiating, influencing, and overseeing the effectiveness of the CDI program across the AHC system. Oversee and manage clinical documentation improvement with owning program leadership and daily operations activities, including productivity, quality, education, training, auditing, and performance improvement.
Manage full employee lifecycle with recruiting support, interviewing, selection, onboarding, orientation, competency validation, coaching, corrective action, and termination along with building and maintaining a repeatable onboarding program with 30/60/90-day plans, checklists, EHR/CDI tool training, query quality standards and escalation training with creating a culture of accountability, transparency and high reliability
Oversee daily operations of CDI team, tracks and analyzes program performance, and team productivity, ensuring alignment with departmental and organizational goals, compliance with regulatory requirements, and continuous improvement. Support internal/external audits and denial prevention strategies, translate findings into training and workflow changes
Serve as a liaison between CDI, Coding, HIM, and clinical staff to facilitate collaboration, resolve issues, implement repeatable processes, ensure consistent application of documentation standards and policies, and advocates for CDI best practices.
Be the super-user mindset for CDI operations with the ability to optimize CDI software, worklists, flags, templates, smart phrases, query formats, and reporting views. Partner with IT/Clinical informatics to improve EHR workflows that impact documentation. Maintain clean, auditable documentation for processes, training materials, policies and communications
Trend, track and communicate program performance using dashboards and structured reporting with productivity, query metrics, financial impact, quality outcomes and denials and clinical validation trends. Present performance and action plans to leadership with clear narrative and next steps.
Maintains clear communication of program updates, risks, or needs, and actively resolves or mitigates risks. Continuously develops expertise in CDI guidelines, documentation trends and steps in to support front-line documentation review activities during staffing shortages or special projects
Qualifications include:
Doctor of Medicine (MD), Doctor of Osteopathy (DO), Foreign Medical Graduate (FMG), or Registered Nurse (RN), Pharmacist, Doctor of Physical Therapy
RHIA, RHIT, or related clinical/allied health degree
Minimum of 8-10 years inpatient clinical experience
2+ years of clinical documentation, coding, case management, utilization review, or acute-care clinical experience
Experience interpreting physician documentation, lab results, imaging, and clinical indicators.
Experience with ICD-10-CM/PCS, DRGs, SOI/ROM or HCC is a plus
Lean Six Sigma Green belt preferred
Minimum of 1 year; 2 years preferred.
Required and active certification for:
CCDS (Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist), CDIP (Clinical
Documentation Improvement Practitioner) or equivalent
Other certifications preferred:
Certified Documentation Expert Inpatient (CDEI)
Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)
Maintains current working knowledge of Coding Clinic Guidelines and federal updates to DRG system (MS, APR, AP etc)
Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, microbiology, and disease processes.
Proficient in Microsoft office, data analytics tools

Work Schedule:

  • Employment Type:Full-time

  • Hours per Week: 40 hours

  • Typical Daily Schedule:Monday through Friday

  • Shift Type:Day Shift

  • Weekend Requirements:No Weekends

  • Competitive Performance Incentive:Eligible

Pay Range:

$105,664.42 - $158,496.00

If the salary range is listed as $0 or if the position is Per Diem (with a fixed rate), salary discussions will take place during the screening process.

Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), this position is classified as:

United States of America (Exempt)

At Adventist HealthCare our job is to care for you.

We do this by offering:

  • Work life balance through nonrotating shifts

  • Recognition and rewards for professional expertise

  • Free Employee parking

  • Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision coverage for employees and their eligible dependents effective on your date of hire

  • Employer-paid Short & Long-Term Disability, Basic Life Insurance and AD&D, (short-term disability buy-up available)

  • Paid Time Off

  • Employer retirement contribution and match after 1-year of eligible employment with a 3-year vesting period

  • Voluntary benefits include flexible spending accounts, legal plans, and life, pet, auto, home, long term care, and critical illness & accident insurance

  • Subsidized childcare at participating childcare centers

  • Tuition Reimbursement

  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support

As a faith-based organization, with over a century of caring for the communities in the Maryland area, Adventist HealthCare has earned a reputation for high-quality, compassionate care. Adventist HealthCare was the first and is the largest healthcare provider in Montgomery County.
If you want to make a difference in someone's life every day, consider a position with a team of professionals who are doing just that, making a difference.


Join the Adventist HealthCare team today, apply now to be considered!

COVID-19 Vaccination

Adventist HealthCare strongly recommends all applicants to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before commencing employment. Applicants may be required to furnish proof of vaccination.

Tobacco and Drug Statement

Tobacco use is a well-recognized preventable cause of death in the United States and an important public health issue. In order to promote and maintain a healthy work environment, Adventist HealthCare will not hire applicants for employment who either state that they are nicotine users or who test positive for nicotine and drug use.

While some jurisdictions, including Maryland, permit the use of marijuana for medical purposes, marijuana continues to be classified as an illegal drug under the federal Controlled Substances Act. As a result, medical marijuana use will not be accepted as a valid explanation for a positive drug test result.

Adventist HealthCare will withdraw offers of employment to applicants who test positive for Cotinine (nicotine) and marijuana. Those testing positive are given the opportunity to re-apply in 90 days, if they can truthfully attest that they have not used any nicotine products in the past ninety (90) days and successfully pass follow-up testing. ("Nicotine products" include, but are not limited to: cigarettes, cigars, pipes, chewing tobacco, e-cigarettes, vaping products, hookah, and nicotine replacement products (e.g., nicotine gum, nicotine patches, nicotine lozenges, etc.).

Equal Employment Opportunity
Adventist HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to attracting, engaging, and developing the best people to cultivate our mission-centric culture. Our goal is to have a welcoming, equitable, and safe place to work and grow for all employees, no matter their background. AHC does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and related medical conditions, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Adventist HealthCare will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities, in accordance with applicable law. Adventist HealthCare is a religious organization as defined under applicable law; however, it will endeavor to provide reasonable accommodations for applicants' religious beliefs.

Applicants who wish to request accommodations for disabilities or religious belief should contact the Support Center HR Office.


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About Adventist HealthCare

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As a faith-based organization, with over a century of caring for the communities in the Maryland area, Adventist HealthCare has earned a reputation for high-quality, compassionate care. Adventist HealthCare was the first and is the largest healthcare provider in Montgomery County.

Industry

Health care and social assistance

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Gaithersburg, MD, US

Year founded

1907