What are the responsibilities and job description for the Health Information Specialist II position at The Counseling Center?
Position Title: Health Information Specialist II
Position Status: Full Time
Department: Health Information
JOB SUMMARY
The Health Information Support Specialist II provides a variety of administrative support to the Health Information Department.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Essential functions are duties which are primary to the position. An individual must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. The essential functions of this position are:
- Review and process all Record Requests and provide the correlating documentation within the HER
- Provides coverage for HI Office Managers as applicable.
- Manage and work all NextGen auditing and billing reports as requested
- Works directly with the clinical teams to ensure that NextGen reporting errors are corrected and submitted within the required time frame.
- Maintains all HI supplies by working with Facilities
- Orders laptops and other equipment by working with third party vendors
- Manages IT inventory and tracking spreadsheet
SECONDARY FUNCTIONS
Secondary functions are duties, which are not exclusive of the position and can be performed by other positions; however, secondary duties are to be performed for the efficiency of The Counseling Center, Inc.
- Provides Urine Drug Testing as requested by the HI Coordinator
- Bills out Urine Drug Tests within the HER as requested by the HI Coordinator
- Scans and files all clinically relevant documentation into the EHR
- Picks up positive urine samples from all sites and processes for lab pick up
- Provides backup support for the Health Information Department as requested
- Other duties as assigned.
COMPETENCIES
- Knowledge/skill regarding office practices and procedures
- Skill in operating office machinery with speed and accuracy
- Ability in the area of effective communication and interpersonal skills with public and co-workers
- Demonstrates appropriate understanding of working with confidential material and situations
- Ability to understand and assimilate new information quickly
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, INCLUDING TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Prior experience in an office setting of a least one (1) year preferred and/or formal secretarial training including computer experience
- Knowledge about the disease of alcohol addiction preferred
***Offers of employment are contingent on the successful completion of drug testing and background check.
Our mission is to improve the lives of our clients and our community. We work to heal their mind and body, to inspire and to provide excellent service in alcohol and drug addiction treatment, primary healthcare, recovery support, case management, behavioral health and vocational development, and to be a resource to all members of the community for outreach, prevention, education and advocacy. Consistent with our mission, sustained sobriety is a minimum qualificati
