What are the responsibilities and job description for the HIM Representative position at CommonSpirit Health?
Overview :
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health brings together two award-winning health systems in Washington state CHI Franciscan and Virginia Mason. As one integrated health system with the most patient access points in western Washington, our team includes 18,000 staff and nearly 5,000 employed physicians and affiliated providers. At Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you will find the safest and highest quality of care provided by our expert, compassionate medical care team at 11 hospitals and nearly 300 sites throughout the greater Puget Sound region. While youre busy impacting the healthcare industry, well take care of you with benefits that include health / dental / vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, adoption assistance, annual bonus eligibility, and more!
Responsibilities :
This job is responsible for performing duties related to the receipt, intake, scanning, indexing, quality control, retrieval, delivery and transfer of patient health and administrative information using an electronic medical records (EMR) system and / or release of information (ROI) functions. Work is performed in compliance with established policies, procedures and Federal and State regulations including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA). An incumbent follows proper channels of communication in handling daily and routine problems and recognizing issues that need escalation to management.
Work requires knowledge of privacy / confidentiality practices, medical terminology and applicable State and Federal laws. Effective performance requires strong customer service skills.
Qualifications :
- One year work experience in healthcare, release of information or office setting.
- Completion of medical record technology program or medical terminology and / or basic computer application courses is preferred.
Just as Virginia Mason is dedicated to improving the lives of our patients and our community, we are equally dedicated to your professional and personal success. With a wide range of perks that includes comprehensive compensation and benefits, continuing education and support, and the opportunity to live in one of the most livable cities in the country, you will find that an opportunity with Team Medicine is one worth taking. Virginia Mason Medical Center, was recognized among the Best Hospitals in Washington state by U.S. News & World Report. Located in Seattle, WA, Virginia Mason is an internationally recognized leader in the continuous improvement of health care. With an extensive list of awards and distinctions that includes our recognition as Top Hospital of the Decade by The Leapfrog Group, Virginia Mason offers you the opportunity to partner with exceptionally talented peers at every level. You will contribute to the strength of our Team Medicine approach to collaborative medicine and benefit from the changes enacted through our Virginia Mason Production System, a model that has transformed health care by providing patients with easier access to care, reducing errors, and continuously innovating patient safety and quality that has been adopted by other organizations here and abroad. Join us, and find out how many ways Virginia Mason offers you the chance to focus on what really matters - our patients.
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We are an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer.
