Health Information Management (HIM) Specialist II

Job Description

Under the direction of the Supervisor, the Health Information Management (HIM) Specialist I will maintain a comprehensive and secure medical record for continuous patient care, research, statistical and billing purposes.

Must at all times safeguard and protect the patient’s rights to privacy, ensure HIPAA statues, comply with Joint Commission, CMS, hospital bylaw and policies and other regulatory agency requirements.

Communicating regularly with all parties involved in continuity of patient care, to support operational effectiveness, provide quality improvement analysts, patient safety and quality health information management expertise.

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Strong customer service and communication skills (oral, non-verbal, and written)
• Must be able to multi-task and be detail oriented
• Possess problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Data entry skills necessary: competent use of email, fax machines, scanners, copiers, Microsoft Outlook, Word, and PDF

Preferred Knowledge

• Cerner/Oracle EMR
• Completion of college level Medical Terminology course or equivalent
• Ability to speak, read, and write in a second language
• RHIT/RHIA or AHIMA Micro-credentials

Work Schedule

8:00AM - 4:30PM

Hours Per Week

40