HIM Specialist

About the position

This position is responsible for providing HIM support in maintaining the Department's paper and electronic health record system. The HIM Specialist will have an understanding of privacy and security guidelines related to patient information and maintain HIPAA as well as keep all patient information confidential. The key duties of this position rely heavily on the ability to learn, and navigate efficiently within, an electronic health record. The incumbent must be able to communicate both orally and in writing clearly and effectively in the English language; able to work in a fast-paced environment; and develop sound professional working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Document Imaging (Pages/Hour)
• Prepping
• Scanning
• Quality Review/Validation/Indexing
• Responsible for function(s) within Document Imaging to ensure records are prepped, scanned, and QC/Indexed into the Document Management Solution/EMR in a timely manner.
• For paper-based sites scanning and uploading medical records into a document management application for remote coding access, include data related to prepping records to scan.
• Analyze medical records for completion; assign and reassign provider deficiencies as needed in accordance with regulatory guidelines and in compliance with facility timely completion policy.
• Chart Pick up (Rounding) and Reconciliation
• Maintain productivity metrics and time for productivity monitoring.
• Meet Productivity expectations based on job function as applicable.
• Answer phones, process continuity of care requests, record retrieval, record filing.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Proficiency in keyboard operations, Microsoft Office applications and others as required
• Understanding of the importance of providing privacy and security of all patient information
• Ability to establish and maintain long term customer relationships
• Ability to prioritize assignments and multi-task effectively
• Ability to work independently and complete tasks efficiently

Nice-to-haves

• Two (2) years' experience in a hospital Health Information Management department
• Previous Health Information Management experience

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package
• Resources and incentives to redefine healthcare services