What are the responsibilities and job description for the Health Information Managment (HIM) Specialist Full Time position at McPherson Hospital?
McPherson Hospital -
Job description
Health Information Management Specialist
Fulltime Days
Job Summary : The HIM Specialist processes all facility and clinic records, analyze and identify documentation deficiencies and to assign deficiencies to appropriate personnel for completion. Responsible for releasing patient records in accordance with hospital policy and HIPAA guidelines. Other duties as assigned.
Essential Accountabilities
- Collects, processes and scans all facility and / or clinic paper records
- Analyzes records for completeness
- Assigns documentation deficiencies when necessary.
- Displays accountability and consistency on outstanding, incomplete records.
- Works in conjunction with facility departments to streamline record collection and completion processes for all documents, registries, reports, etc.
- Releases PHI in accordance with hospital policy and HIPAA guidelines
- Remains up to date on HIPAA updates and privacy laws
Department Specific Accountabilities
Minimum Qualifications
Benefits
We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination / harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
