HIM Support Specialist

About the role

The HIM Support Specialist provides clerical support for the Health Information Management Department. Key responsibilities include retrieving discharged patient charts, answering phones, preparing correspondence, analyzing records, scanning and indexing documents, and assisting with chart issues.

Responsibilities

• Retrieves discharged patient charts and paper records.
• Reconciles records with patient census logs, verifies patient name and account number, and prepares documents for scanning.
• Analyzes charts for completeness and signatures.
• Scans and indexes records in a timely manner, ensuring quality and accuracy.
• Answers the telephone, transfers calls and takes messages.
• Greets visitors, and ensures that patient and visitor needs are addressed in a prompt and courteous manner.
• Handles requests for patient records according to policy and procedure.
• Affords assistance with chart issues and delivers charts to physicians.
• Performs various clerical functions such as filing, faxing, copying, and processing mail.
• Prepares correspondence and compiles reports.
• Counsels new mothers and enters data into the Birth Registry. Prepares Paternity Papers as needed.
• Orders and stocks department supplies, and maintains a clean work area.
• Fulfills other clerical duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED.
• Proficient in typing and computer applications.
• Clerical experience preferred.
• Some knowledge of medical terminology preferred.

Qualifications

• Must present all required documents at time of hire.

Skills

• Proficiency in typing and computer applications.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.

Benefits

• Not specified.

Pay

• Not specified.

Schedule

• Not specified.