Medical Record Information Specialist - Health Information Management - FT DAYS

TYPICAL PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS

Medium physical demand. Bending, squatting, stretching, climbing ladder; ability to lift and carry 40 lbs. Shifting and moving medical records. Climb stairs; walk to various areas to deliver charts. Able to prioritize work and organize time. Able to communicate effectively. Must be able to work independently as well as with co-workers, other staff professionals, patients and visitors. Handle heavy busy workload in a friendly way. Must be able to handle stress and pressure and have the ability to make decisions.

Qualifications

• 40 wpm typing and/or data entry experience
• Problem solving skills
• Medical terminology
• Preferred: 1 year medical office experience
• Preferred: HIPAA compliance training

Typical Job Functions

• Answers request for medical information from various requesters after determining the need to know and proper authorization is received.
• Answers all subpoenas for medical records, and has affidavits signed by appropriate records custodian.
• Works with Risk Manager to ensure reliability of medical information in all legal charts.
• Copies records in a timely fashion to meet deadlines.
• Liaison with district attorney’s office, courts, police agencies and public health regarding legal availability and restrictions on requested health information.
• Receives and routes telephone calls courteously and appropriately.
• Maintains confidentiality of Protected Health Information (PHI).
• Files and purges records as necessary.

Marginal Job Functions

• Performs other duties as assigned.