Offered a data integrity analyst position-salary questions

[Oedgar]

I am LVN. I recently interviewed for an outpatient scheduler job, as I no longer desire to do hands on care. While at the interview, the manager asked me why I had not applied to their Clinical Data Integrity Analyst position. The posting listed RN and/or RHIT I have two entry level RHIT classes... The manager seemed very excited about me in spite of not having the degree. I was offered the position today, but am disappointed in the salary. ... $15.67/hour. I do not know what LVNs in that hospital make.. but my research for this area shows 18-20 an hour. Should I expect to make i that range? I do realize I will need some training but still feel this is a bit too below something reasonable.

[Oedgar]

I accepted the offer, after being told it was non-negotiable. I just really need a job, and have never before been offered a non patient care position. I feel it can open future doors for me. I would also like to become a CPC and will likely enroll in a 9 month class for that in October. I did a little inside research and was quoted 18/hr for LVN there in ER with several years' experience. I am still underwhelmed by my salary but oh well. Another interesting thing is this small community hospital just got bought out by a larger system. The change takes effect on my hire date. None of this was told to me by HR. I only know about it because of my relationship with my previous employer/MD office. I wonder if the new company will a) decide they actually do want an RN or RHIT and do away with me or b) offer me more money, more on par with someone with a license. Any thoughts?