Health Information & Technology (HIT) Specialist (Internal)

• Setups and maintains end-user accounts.
• Trains end-users.
• Collaborates with technical support (both internal and external) and vendors to improve and
  
  

optimize system performance and resolved high-level issues.

• Collaborates with vendors to constructively implement and maximize utilization of information
  
  

systems.

• Supports the implementation and/or maintenance of Electronic Medical Records, Electronic Dental
  
  

Records, and adjunct systems.

• Serves as a resident expert, superuser and trainer of the Electronic Medical/Dental Records systems
  
  

and related adjunct systems.

• Assists with developing reports.
• Assists with the development and revision of policies and procedures.
• Assists with developing recommendations on improving processes (i.e., workflow, operating
  
  

procedures, etc.).

• Leads health/dental information initiatives, as applicable.
• Protects patient privacy and keeps information confidential.
• Assist with conducting audits and risk assessments.10. Serves as backup for HIM.
• Actively participates in Quality Management meetings, activities, and tasks.
• Attends job related meetings, collaborations, and trainings; stays abreast of local and national
  
  

health/dental information and technology trends.

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• Maintains open communication with all team members.
• Ensures adherence to organization, OSHA and other designated governing bodies related to workplace
  
  

safety.

• Follows established federal, state, and local policies, procedures and programs relating to health and
  
  

safety in the workplace.

• Any other job duties assigned by the Health Information & Technology (HIT) Manager.C. REQUIREMENTS:
• The candidate is required to have a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Public Health, Health Care
  
  

Administration, Business Administration, Health Informatics, Information Systems, Mathematics,

Statistics, or other allied health field, preferably a Master's. Experience is not a substitute for a degree.

• Strong computer skills (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel); project management software, Practice
  
  

Management System, Disease Registry or Electronic Health/Dental Record experience required.

• Strong team based, results oriented, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Working knowledge of health care and/or community or public health required. FQHC preferred.
• Knowledge of healthcare laws, regulations, and standards.
• Must have four or more related years of experience and/or training, preferably in a healthcare setting.
• Travel to other CareSouth locations.
• Experience collecting, monitoring and/or analyzing data and report building.
• Must have excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Must have the ability to organize, prioritize and work independently as well as schedule and produce
  
  

work in a timely manner.

• PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Visual acuity - always.
• Hand - eye coordination - always.
• Work is primarily sedentary. Large amounts of time may be spent using a PC and MIS application.
• Lifting approximately 10-15 lbs, Pushing, Pulling - sometimes.
• Stooping, Bending, Sitting, Standing - sometimes.
• Walking- frequent; short distances.
• Must be capable of standing on a step stool and reaching above head and shoulder area.E. WORK ENVIRONMENT:
• Indoor, environmentally controlled
• Exposure to disease or infections
• No vibrations
• Exposure to artificial and/or natural light
• Exposure to outdoor weather elementsF. PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT EVALUATION TYPE
  
  

Administrative and Programmatic