Health Information Management Specialist

Overview:

The HIM Imaging Specialist helps fulfill the mission of People's Community Clinic by assuring that electronic health records are managed effectively and efficiently while always maintaining the highest standard of confidentiality as per HIPAA guidelines.

The salary for this position is between $16 - $19 hourly

Responsibilities:

Organize and prepare (chart assembly) documents for scanning in a timely manner

Provide quality control/indexing and maintain scanning equipment

Monitor queues such as the fax queue and respond to internal requests from clinical staff.

Be responsible for the release of information, storage and retrieval

Retrieve medical records from other entities and document these retrievals within the patient’s chart.

Fax the records to the indicated location.

File electronic clinical information in the appropriate document type with a key to quality assurance

Maintain the integrity of the electronic health record

Be responsible for assuring that health information is routed to appropriate physicians for review.

Answer incoming phone calls and provide appropriate response and guidance to callers as well as documenting these conversations in the patient’s chart.

Identify opportunities to improve work flow, work processes and patient care, and collaborate with IS staff to assist with the best technology solutions to implement these and other quality improvements.

Adhere to HIPAA guidelines.

Qualifications:

Education: High School Diploma/GED

Experience: Two years related experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Strong attention to detail

Bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred

Problem-solving abilities

Experience with computer applications and databases

Knowledge of HIM workflow

Good oral and written communication skills

Able to work cooperatively as part of a team

Able to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Demonstrated understanding of the importance of confidentiality

Certificate/License: Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) preferred.

Our Benefits Include:

18 PTO days per year & 11 paid holidays

Major Medical Health Insurance Coverage. Most employees experience $0 in out-of-pocket medical expenses.

Dental & Vision

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employer paid Life Insurance

Employer paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Annual Training

403(b) with 4% employer matching

People’s Community Clinic is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, language, disability, pregnancy, gender identity or sex stereotyping.

We want you to do your best throughout the interview process. to learn more about how to prepare.

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