HIM Specialist

Position Overview

Responsible for ensuring the security, confidentiality, completeness, and accuracy of the medical records of GFC and all additional Ancillary departments in accordance with policies and procedures within the guidelines of HIPAA and GFC Compliance Policies. Utilizes EHR to maintain patient medical records. Receives, reviews and responds to all correspondence or requests for release of information and maintain a log on all information requested and released. Responds to large volume audit requests. Assists in answering the telephone. Ability to work in a fast paced, continuously changing environment with demanding turnaround times. Understands and maintains department compliance with CMS regulations and company policy. Supports the HIM Department by performing other tasks as requested when a need arises.

Requirements

• Receives direction from: HIM Supervisor and HIM Director.
• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
• Experience: Any office setting with equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Principles and practices of medical record keeping for acute and ambulatory care services
• Medical terminology
• Federal and state laws and regulations related to medical records content, privacy, release and retention
• Principles and practices of health information record systems
• Uses and limitations of medical records
• Office procedures
• Basic math including addition and subtraction
• Computer applications. Maintain a thorough understanding of CMS regulations
• Maintain a thorough understanding of CMS regulations
• Must have good organization skills and ability to prioritize work based on requests
• Knows courteous and professional telephone etiquette and guest relations
• Able to follow oral and written instructions
• Needs to be skilled in alphabetical and numerical filing principles, sorting and data entry
• Strong computer skills, able to prioritize, analyze and delegate

About Us

In 1917, four visionary medical leaders opened a world-class comprehensive health care center, with an integrated team of specialists and a personal approach to wellness - far from an urban center. Today, we are focused on becoming Montana's healthcare provider of choice. We are committed to recruiting the most contemporary medical staff, harnessing the power of the latest medical technologies, continually striving for advancement, and above all, working as a team to meet the health needs of the 250,000 residents living in our 17 local counties. Our vision is to be the healthcare provider of choice for patients and the workplace of choice for staff and providers. We will achieve this vision by committing to a culture of integrity and safety, evidence based exceptional care, compassionate customer service, great work environment and innovation/technology.

About Great Falls

Great Falls lies about halfway between Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks. With close access to world class fishing and floating, not only on the Missouri River, but also several other lakes and rivers. Great Falls is an active community within 1 hour of two local ski resorts. We encourage a fun, collaborative work environment as well as a good work/home life balance.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Great Falls Clinic, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE/AA/M-F/Vet/Disability). We encourage all qualified individuals to apply for employment. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on protected veteran status, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, or any other basis protected by applicable law.