[Hiring] Health Information Specialist @WakeMed Health & Hospitals

Role Description

Responsible for safeguarding patients' right to privacy and ensuring timely access to accurate health information by maintaining compliance with WakeMed policies and procedures as well as State and Federal laws. This role involves liaising with patients, healthcare professionals, and other customers of WakeMed. The position operates in a fast-paced environment with expectations to achieve and maintain productivity and accuracy rates established for the role. Onsite and/or remote coverage (that may include afterhours, weekends, and holidays) is required, as needed, at any WakeMed health facility.

• Ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and confidentiality of patient health records.
• Essential functions include:
  • Scanning
  • Chart analysis
  • Chart correction
  • Patient identity verification
  • Release of information
• Maintaining compliance with regulatory standards.
• Supporting clinical staff and WakeMed customers with timely and accurate health information.
• Safeguarding sensitive patient data.
• Key responsibilities include:
  • Reviewing and analyzing medical records for completeness and accuracy.
  • Correcting discrepancies to ensure proper documentation.
  • Managing patient identity integrity to prevent duplication or errors.
  • Scanning and digitizing records into the health information system.
  • Processing requests for release of information in accordance with legal and privacy regulations.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, and knowledgeable in healthcare information management practices, with a commitment to upholding the highest standards of confidentiality and accuracy.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent Required

Requirements

• Not Applicable

Benefits

• Not Applicable

Company Description

Serving the community since 1961, WakeMed Health & Hospitals is the leading provider of health services in Wake County. With a mission to improve the health and well-being of our community, we are committed to providing outstanding and compassionate care. For more information, visit www.wakemed.org .