Specialist-HIMS

About the role

This position supports Record Content Management on the Indexing team. Analyzes patient information to ensure compliance with standards established by Federal/State & Joint Commission & CMS regulations. Coordinates with clinicians to ensure documentation contains all required elements and is completed in a timely manner. Adheres to institutional policies regarding health care documentation. Utilizes independent analytical and critical thinking skills. Works independently and collaboratively across the enterprise with minimal supervision. Adheres to guidelines with regard to accessing minimum necessary information to complete job function. Adheres to state and federal rules regarding privacy and confidentiality of protected health information. Leverages technology to serve the patients and practice. Professionally communicates through all electronic, written, and verbal methods. Ensures great customer service while assisting patients, care providers, allied health staff, attorneys, insurance companies, government audits, and others in a courteous, professional and confidential manner.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes patient information to ensure compliance with standards established by Federal/State & Joint Commission & CMS regulations
• Coordinates with clinicians to ensure documentation contains all required elements and is completed in a timely manner
• Adheres to institutional policies regarding health care documentation
• Utilizes independent analytical and critical thinking skills
• Works independently and collaboratively across the enterprise with minimal supervision
• Adheres to guidelines with regard to accessing minimum necessary information to complete job function
• Adheres to state and federal rules regarding privacy and confidentiality of protected health information
• Leverages technology to serve the patients and practice
• Professionally communicates through all electronic, written, and verbal methods
• Ensures great customer service while assisting patients, care providers, allied health staff, attorneys, insurance companies, government audits, and others in a courteous, professional and confidential manner

Qualifications

• Associate of Science degree in a healthcare related discipline required (i.e., applied health sciences A.S. degree)
• Associate of Science degree in Health Information Technology preferred
• Health Information Technology (HIT) program students actively completing the last semester of their associate degree program will be considered; successful completion of HIT Associate degree is required within 6 months of hire date for continued employment
• Must possess knowledge of medical records format and content and be able to perform work in a fast paced, constant change, production environment with a focus on quality
• Must possess excellent customer service skills and be able to clearly, concisely and professionally communicate verbally and in written forms
• Demonstrated ability to maneuver in multi technology environment and demonstrates proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and Outlook) applications
• Keyboarding skills necessary, with intermediate typing/keyboard/computer skills
• Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) preferred

Pay

$19.92 – $29.19/hour; Education, experience and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended.

Schedule

• Full Time
• Hours/Pay Period: 80
• Schedule Details: Tuesday – Saturday or Monday – Friday with a rotating weekend
• Shift Window: 2p–5a or 5p–8a with set 4 Core Hours between 7pm – 5am
• Weekend Schedule: See Schedule Details

Benefits

• Medical: Multiple plan options
• Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage
• Vision: Affordable plan with national network
• Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses
• Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future