Health Information Management (HIM) Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

The Facility Combined HIM Specialist performs various HIM functions and responsibilities including processing non-electric requests for information, issues with the DNFB/Provider Hold Report, and other duties as assigned. We have an opportunity for a full time Health Information Management (HIM) Specialist to join our team!

Schedule: Full time (Days)

Responsibilities

• Ensures appropriate Release of Information procedures are followed as required by SHC policies, and state/federal confidentiality regulations, including HIPAA and HITECH.
• Ensures authorizations for release of heath information are HIPAA compliant and releases patient information in accordance with minimum necessary guidelines.
• Scans and/or import requests accurately and timely for accessibility in the EMR system.
• Accurately preps, validate and scan paper medical record documents into the EMR within 48 hours of discharge or patient
• Serves as the facility liaison for DNFB/Provider Hold Report. Reports concerns or issues (as needed).
• Monitors, assists, and follows up with physicians and other hospital staff in completion of deficiencies in the medical record, compiles , verifies data and prepares reports regarding patient related statistics and distributes/posts data.
• Serves as the Physician/Provider Liaison to resolve any chart completion concerns or issues.
• Provides back up to the HIM Manager for completing monthly Closed Chart Review and/or Monthly Monitors Review (as applicable).

Note: This is not an all-inclusive list of this job's responsibilities. The incumbent may be required to perform other related duties and participate in special projects a assigned.

Qualifications

Required

• High School Diploma or GED
• Prior exposure to electronic medical record and/or document imaging systems and other healthcare computer applications.

Preferred

• Associate or Bachelors in Health Information Management
• One year healthcare experience in medical records processing operation, physician office, business office and/or customer service
• Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)
• Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) through AHIMA
• Bilingual