Medical Records Specialist

Job Title

HIM Specialist

Compensation

Hourly, non-exempt. The standard wage range for this role is $24.98 to $29.35 per hour. It may be possible to earn more over time up to $33.69 per hour.

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm. 40 hours/week.

Who We Are

Unity Care NW is a private, non-profit, federally qualified health center (FQHC) that has been proudly and successfully serving the greater Whatcom County area since 1982. With clinics located in Bellingham & Ferndale, we offer comprehensive primary medical, behavioral health and dental care, as well as pharmacy services to a diverse and often underserved patient population of all ages. Employing more than 300 caring and compassionate employees, our mission is to increase the years of healthy life in the people & communities we serve.

What We Value

Respect, Integrity, Accountability, Collaboration, Innovation.

We strive to demonstrate our Values in Action in all that we do. We value each individual on our team and aim to onboard a workforce of the very best talent, whose ambitions and values align with ours.

Job Summary

As a HIM Specialist, you would collect, maintain and make available timely, accurate and complete patient health information.

What We Offer

A friendly & collaborative team environment. A competitive compensation package.

Benefits Include

• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• 401(K) retirement plan with employer match after 1 year of eligibility
• 6 paid holidays
• Generous paid Time Off (108 hours first year, gradually increasing to 196 hours per year over 10 years)
• Paid Sick Leave
• Other paid leaves including Bereavement, Jury Duty, Bone Marrow & Organ Transplant
• Life/Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance
• Variety of optional insurances including Supplementary Life/AD&D, Short Term and Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, Travel & Identity Theft Protection
• Flexible spending accounts
• Self-funded Health Savings Account on the Base Medical Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Alternative Transportation Incentives
• Health Living reimbursements
• Unique programs including medical hardship payroll loans, employee referral bonuses, and will preparation services

Requirements

• Possesses a basic level of written and verbal communications skills, computational and computer skills and mathematical knowledge at a level typically acquired through completion of a general studies high school program.
• Possesses specific knowledge of medical records processes and practices, typically learned on the job, or which may include a series of training sessions that would comprise a few weeks if done consecutively.
• Must possess additional expertise in the field of medical records acquired through practice or exposure to various conditions, beyond the formal knowledge (or on the job training), allowing employees to perform more advanced techniques.
• Keyboarding speed of 35-40 wpm and data entry skills; accuracy is essential.
• Familiarity with and proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite programs such as Outlook, Excel, etc. and Adobe software.

Candidates who meet the requirements or who have applicable experience or similar qualifications are encouraged to apply!

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Unity Care NW has an Employee Health Program for the safety of our patients and staff. The program requires all new employees to have up to date vaccines for influenza and strongly encourages up to date vaccines for COVID-19. More information about this program is provided throughout the recruitment process.