What are the responsibilities and job description for the Health Information Specialist - FT position at Bluestem Communities Management Inc?
Bluestem PACE is looking for a full-time Health Information Specialist to join our team! The starting hourly rate for this position is $16.50, with consideration given for years of experience.
Join our team and enjoy outstanding benefits!
At Bluestem Communities, we value our full-time team members and offer a benefits package designed to support both your personal and professional well-being. As a full-time employee you can enjoy the following benefits:
Health and insurance
- Health, dental and vision insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (medical & childcare available)
- AFLAC products
- Voluntary life insurance
Financial wellness
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Gradifi student loan payment program
- Payactiv: Early access to earned wages
Company-paid benefits
- Group term life and AD&D insurance
- Short-term disability insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Time off and perks
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and six (6) paid holidays
- Bluestem Wellness Center membership
- Meal discounts at our dining locations
Our benefits are designed to help you thrive both personally and professionally. Explore the full range of benefits and learn more about how Bluestem Communities can be the right fit for youvisit our Careers page today!
Position Overview:
The Health Information Specialist is responsible for ensuring all medical record information is protected, complete, and accurate. The Health Information Manager also is responsible for monitoring appointment schedule and maintaining record of internal and external medical appointments for participants.
Essential Job Functions:
- Assure all medical record information is protected and kept confidential.
- Protect all medical record information from loss, defacing, or destruction.
- Retrieve, scan, import and file, medical records.
- Monitor for record completion. Ensure that incomplete records are identified and communicated to appropriate party.
- Assure that laboratory and x-ray reports are received and filed/scanned for all tests completed.
- Audit records for completion and compliance every four months.
- Update Electronic Medical Records (EHR) with any changes in participant demographic resident information.
- Notify Operations Director of all requests for medical records pertaining to continuation of care outside of Bluestem PACE.
- Assist with quality improvement activities.
- Assume responsibility for compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
- Monitor Orders Tracking for outside orders that need special attention and additional documentation and communication.
- Coordinate documentation and orders for Respite situations from admission to discharge.
- Monitor reoccurring appointment orders, authorization and record requests.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Excellent organization and attention to detail
- Proficient with computers and Microsoft Office
- Prior Medical Records experience preferred
Physical Requirements:
Light Work Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently. Requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls.
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