Medical Records & Health Information Specialist

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $11.6 billion in 2020. In 2021, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; in 2020, ranked #281 on the Fortune 500; and listed #330 in Forbes ranking of U.S.’ Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 89,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates 26 acute care hospitals, 334 behavioral health facilities, 39 outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 38 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

Notice

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POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible for providing clerical and filing support to Health Information Service Department includes, entering information into computer; copying, faxing, sorting and filing documents; answering telephones and responding to inquiries; filing charts, sorting and distributing mail while maintaining patient confidentiality according to State/Federal and HIPAA laws.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Training: High School diploma or equivalent.

EXPERIENCE:

At least one year experience in Health Information Services, preferably in a healthcare or hospital setting.

Licensure/Certification:

None

Knowledge and Skills:

Understanding of pertinent federal, State, and local regulations governing confidentiality and release of medical records.

Familiarity with various types of documentation maintained in a medical, psychiatric, or rehabilitation setting.

Basic understanding of medical terminology.

Can work independently and productively with little supervision.

Good organizational skills.

Ability to follow written and oral instructions.