HIM Specialist, Days, PRN

About the role

Summit Pacific Medical Center is a vibrant and expanding public hospital district that operates a Critical Access Hospital with a Level IV trauma designation, three rural healthcare clinics, and a seven-day-a-week urgent care clinic. Our vision is “Through Summit Care, we will build the healthiest community in the Nation.” The hospital is unique due to its size and accessibility, with a focus on providing quick access to a provider.

The pay range for this position is $19.10 - $28.33, depending on experience.

Responsibilities

• Assembles and organizes inpatient and outpatient medical records; files and retrieves patient records as requested by healthcare professionals.
• Ensures all medical records documents are processed accurately and filed timely to enhance timely availability of complete data that facilitates quality patient care.
• Performs filing and copying of medical record documentation in a hybrid environment (electronic and hard copy).
• Indexes and imports documents into the electronic medical record; reviews to ensure correct importing.
• Scans and indexes loose reports into the electronic medical record.
• Logs and maintains medical records sent to offsite storage.
• Interacts with physicians and other medical staff for retrieval of records.
• Retrieves medical records for special studies, chart reviews, billing, external reviews and committee meetings within required time frames.
• Tracks, and maintains a log of all patient charts that are requested and/or checked out by other departments.
• Processes Release of Information (ROI) requests in timely manner (as per WA state law).
• Processes and distributes the incoming mail.
• Works directly with third party payers in response to Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set (HEDIS) requests.
• Answers phone calls in a timely and professional manner; responds promptly and appropriately to requests.
• Works closely with providers to answer questions related to medical records.
• Maintains confidentiality, privacy and security of protected health information.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate’s degree preferred.
• One year of clerical experience; medical records/medical office experience preferred.
• Must be able to thrive in a fast –pace and high volume professional environment while maintaining timely and accurate records.
• Proficient in the use of current technology, including Microsoft Office products, internet, copiers, scanners, telephones, and faxes.
• Knowledge of HIPAA regulations and requirements; ability to apply regulations and policies as required to ensure proper handling of confidential patient records.
• Demonstrate keyboarding and data entry skills and ability to enter data quickly and accurately.
• Strong organization abilities and attention to detail.
• Outstanding customer service skills.
• Professional and effective written and verbal communication skills.

Physical Requirements

• Lifting < 10lbs: Occasional (10-30% of the time)
• Lifting 10-35lbs: Seldom (1-10% of the time)
• Lifting > 35lbs: Never (0% of the time)
• Carrying 10-35lbs: Seldom (1-10% of the time)
• Carrying > 35lbs: Never (0% of the time)
• Pushing/Pulling: Occasional (10-30% of the time)
• Sitting: Frequent (30-70% of the time)
• Standing: Occasional (10-30% of the time)
• Walking: Occasional (10-30% of the time)
• Bending/Stooping: Seldom (1-10% of the time)
• Crouching: Seldom (1-10% of the time)

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Medical
• Prescription
• Dental (including Orthodontia)
• Vision
• Healthcare FSA and daycare FSA
• Daycare subsidized benefit
• Life Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D)
• Short- and long-term disability
• Generous employer 403b match contributions for retirement
• 457 retirement account for additional funds
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Smoking Cessation Assistance
• Employee Wellness Program
• Employee Committees to participate in
• Beautiful on-site gym for employees
• Instructor led fitness classes for employees, including Yoga, Kettlebells and Bootcamps
• Walking trails on site