What are the responsibilities and job description for the HIM Specialist position at Maria Parham Health?
Maria Parham Health
Who We Are:
People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. With 205 licensed beds, Maria Parham Health is equipped for every health care need one can encounter. We are fully licensed by Joint Commission, the College of American Pathologists, and Rated Highest In-Patient Safety from Leapfrog.
Where We Are:
Henderson offers a great outdoors, including the region’s largest lake, providing endless hours of fun boating, fishing, water skiing, and camping. Throw in great golfing, hunting and two fantastic recreational organizations and you may find yourself having a hard time deciding what to do next!
Why Choose Us:
- Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
- Competitive Paid Time Off, PTO cash out, and PTO donation programs
- Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
- Loan Repayment and Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
- Robust employee recognition and awards programs
- And much more…
Position Summary
The Health Information Management Specialist is responsible for prepping, scanning, QA and releasing records to the EMR. Responsible for Release of Information (releasing records) to patients and doctors offices. Access computerized patient record and/or other computer systems for patient information needed for faxing and for other requestors of the medical record. This is a entry-level data entry position.
Reports to: Director of Medical Records
Responsibilities of the Position
Interacts with requestors to identify medical records needs for patient.
Provides excellent customer service by being attentive and respectful; insures understanding of customer request and follows-through as promised; and being proactive in identifying client concerns, or problems.
Helps resolve customer service matters in a polite manner.
Ensures the requesting party has legal right to request patients Medical Information.
Ability to know, understand and apply federal and state regulations.
Maintains current knowledge related to applicable statutes, regulations, guidelines, and standards necessary to perform job duties in accordance with the requirements of the Corporate Compliance Plan.
Complies with the requirements of the Code of Conduct, Corporate Compliance Plan and Compliance Policies and Procedures, including training requirements.
Participates in compliance activities under the direction of the Department Compliance Officer.
Ability to work in sometimes demanding environment and perform other duties as requested.
Possible other shared responsibilities.
Minimum Education
High school diploma or equivalent is required.
Required Skills
Previous experience in a medical office or medical records department.
Microsoft word, excel and email experience.
Data entry skills are necessary.
Must be able to operate phone, copy machine and Fax Machine.
Some multi-tasking within HIM.
Operation of Computer and Scanner.
Must be able to follow instructions, policy, processes, and workflow.
Must understand HIPPA Privacy - Safeguard and protect the patients’ rights to privacy.
EEOC Statement
Maria Parham Health is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran
