[Hiring] Health Information Management Specialist @Chapters Health System

Role Description

The Health Information Management (HIM) Specialist is responsible for the preparation and maintenance of each patient's medical record including the tracking, assembling, and scanning of all required documents within established timeframes.

• Assists with the assembling and tracking of admissions paperwork to establish a medical record for each patient.
• Audits admission documents for timeliness and completeness, including:
  • Completion of Consents
  • Elections of Benefits
  • Certifications of Illness by the Attending physicians and Hospice Medical Directors
  • Letters of Medical Necessity
• Completes the tracking and timely processing of physician signatures on all Admit Orders, Physician Plans of Care, and other orders.
• Enters signature dates into the electronic medical record system and monitors the integrity of orders.
• Completes the tracking and timely processing of medical records for discharged and deceased patients.
• Audits and finalizes medical records within three weeks of discharge or death.
• Completes the timely alphabetizing, collating, and scanning of all submitted paperwork into the medical records.
• Supervises the work of volunteers in the HIM office.
• Assists the HIM Supervisor to prepare paperwork for Team Meetings and for the Hospice Medical Directors as needed.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of general office experience in a healthcare facility.
• Medical Record experience is preferred.
• At least a high school diploma; college courses or a degree is preferred.

Requirements

• Superlative oral and written communication skills in English.
• Ability to organize and manage projects within defined timeframes and budgets.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to delegate and follow up.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and stressful situations with a positive attitude.
• Strong work ethic and attention to detail.
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology.
• Basic computer skills, including working with electronic medical record systems and Microsoft Office programs, specifically Excel.

Benefits

• Compensation Pay Rate: $10.00
• Consent to drug and/or alcohol testing after a conditional offer of employment.
• Ongoing compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Policy.
• Background screening for Florida affiliates after a conditional offer of employment.