Health Information Specialist I

Job Title

Employees in this position fulfill release of information requests.

Minimum Education Required

High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)

Minimum Experience Required

6 months - 1 year in healthcare preferred Customer service experience preferred ROI experience preferred

Licenses / Certifications Required

N/A

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

Ability to read write hear speak and comprehend the English language. Ability to re-organize work re-prioritize tasks and perform multi-tasks in a changing environment. Ability to pay attention to detail. Ability to work independently as well as part of a team. Ability to accurately relay information and communicate in a tactful and courteous manner with co-workers clinical staff non-clinical staff patients and visitors. Proficient computer and keyboarding skills and experience using Microsoft Office products. Basic knowledge of medical terminology.

Principal Responsibilities and Essential Duties

Maintains the confidentiality of patient employee and physician information whether it is in verbal written or electronic form by strictly adhering to UHS policies and procedures and state/federal statutes. Monitors workload and re-prioritizes work as necessary. Assists in training of new employees co-workers and students. Performs duties in an independent manner with little or no supervision needs no reminder after directions are explained is proactive by determining what needs to be done next without being asked and sees the task through to completion. Demonstrates good decision making skills based on factual objective data and exercises independent judgment in situations when a supervisor is not immediately available. Demonstrates a willingness to offer process improvement suggestions and embraces change. Shows evidence of being a team player exhibiting prompt and professional communication that is clear concise and accurate supporting co-workers and maintaining a positive attitude. Completes assigned job responsibilities by end of shift. Informs Supervisor if assigned task(s) cannot be completed in a timely manner or of any work related problems. Provides excellent customer service to patients and visitors by being attentive respectful and professional both in person and by telephone. Reviews all correspondence including paper mail facsimile electronic mail and voice messages and processes or reroutes as appropriate in a timely fashion. Reviews requests for authenticity and completeness prior to processing. Contacts requester if request is rejected. Promptly and accurately fulfills release of information requests in accordance with Froedtert South policies and procedures and state/federal statutes within thirty (30) calendar days. Imports all documentation into electronic record in preparation for release. Monitors electronic requests and responses in a timely fashion. Monitors pended requests and takes action as necessary as evidenced by well-maintained pend queues. Coordinates auditors reviews including accepting the request creating a user code obtaining a password ensuring all patient information from all systems is present for the dates of service being audited verifying the auditors identity confirming the audit log is completed and printing any needed documents. Works collaboratively with other departments to obtain necessary information to complete record requests.

Salary Range

17.00 to 25.25/hr (based on experience)

Benefits

Medical dental and vision benefits available 403(b) company match available Tuition reimbursement Employee discount program Competitive PTO

Location

Froedtert South Inc. Medical Records

Schedule

Full-time Varied 80