Health Information Management Specialist

Responsibilities

• Process requests for medical records using electronic health record system.
• Work with other departments to ensure appropriate and complete information is sent to patients and other organizations.
• Complete audits as requested by insurance companies.
• Fill out FMLA, workers compensation, and disability paperwork.
• Communicate with clinical staff for completion of medical records requests and standardized paperwork.
• Work as part of the HIM team to ensure electronic health records are available, complete and accurate in a timely manner.
• Analyze medical records requests for validity, ensuring the requestor is legally authorized to obtain copies of health information.
• Print records, save records to a CD/DVD if requested, mail or fax records as requested.
• Create invoice and track for payment if necessary.
• Use RAC tracking software to log and track RAC (and other) requests/audits/appeals.
• Communicate receipt, processing, resolution and appeals of RAC audits.
• Other duties as assigned by HIM Director.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of HIPAA and patient privacy rules.
• Able to use computer, copier, telephone, scanner, and fax machine.