Health Information Specialist I (Temporary)

About the role

This is an entry level (temporary) position responsible for processing all release of information (ROI), specifically medical record requests, in a timely and efficient manner ensuring accuracy and providing customers with the highest quality product and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Process all release of information (ROI) requests, specifically medical record requests, in a timely and efficient manner ensuring accuracy.
• Document information in multiple platforms using two computer monitors.
• Proficient in Microsoft office (including Word and Excel).
• Full-Time: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm EST (Temporary)
• Location: Remote
• Position Highlights
• Comfortable working in a high-volume production environment.
• Processing medical record requests by taking calls from patients, insurance companies and attorneys to provide medical record status.
• Documenting information in multiple platforms using two computer monitors.
• Proficient in Microsoft office (including Word and Excel).
• We Offer
• Comprehensive onsite/virtual training program followed by job shadowing with an assigned mentor.
• Company equipment will be provided to you (including computer, monitor, virtual phone, etc.).
• Full Benefits: PTO, Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance and 401k Savings Plan and Tuition Assistance.
• You Will Receive and process requests for patient health information in accordance with Company and Facility policies and procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality and security with all privileged information.
• Maintain working knowledge of Company and facility software.
• Adhere to the Company's and Customer facilities Code of Conduct and policies.
• Inform manager of work, site difficulties, and/or fluctuating volumes.
• Absorb additional work duties or responsibilities as evident or required.
• Responsible for managing patient health records.
• Responsible for safeguarding patient records and ensuring compliance with HIPAA standards.
• Prepares new patient charts, gathering documents and information from paper sources and/or electronic health record.
• Safeguards patient records and ensures compliance with HIPAA standards.
• Creates digital images of paperwork to be stored in the electronic medical record.
• Responds to requests for patient records, both within the facility and by external sources, retrieving them and transmitting them appropriately.
• Answering of inbound/outbound calls.
• May assist with patient walk-ins.
• May assist with administrative duties such as handling faxes, opening mail, and data entry.
• Must meet productivity expectations as outlined at specific site.
• May schedule pick-ups.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Ability to commute between locations as needed.
• Able to work overtime during peak seasons when required.
• Basic computer proficiency.
• Comfortable utilizing phones, fax machine, printers, and other general office equipment on a regular basis.
• Professional verbal and written communication skills in the English language.
• Detail and quality oriented as it relates to accurate and compliant information for medical records.
• Strong data entry skills.
• Must be able to work with minimum supervision responding to changing priorities and role needs.
• Able to organize and manage multiple tasks.
• Able to respond to requests in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a healthcare environment.
• Previous production/metric-based work experience.
• In-person customer service experience.
• Ability to build relationships with on-site clients and customers.
• Comfortable bringing new ideas, process improvement suggestions, and feedback to internal stakeholders.

Skills

• None specified

Benefits

• None specified

Pay

• Salary ranges for this position are developed with the support of benchmarks and industry best practices.

Schedule

• Full-Time: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm EST (Temporary)

Benefits

• Comprehensive onsite/virtual training program followed by job shadowing with an assigned mentor.
• Company equipment will be provided to you (including computer, monitor, virtual phone, etc.).
• Full Benefits: PTO, Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance and 401k Savings Plan and Tuition Assistance.