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Overview
Health Information Specialist Health Information Administration
Full Time 80 Hours Per Pay Period Variable Shifts
Covenant Health Overview:
Covenant Health is the regions topperforming healthcare network with 10hospitalsoutpatient and specialtyservicesandCovenant Medical Group our areas fastestgrowing physician practice division. Headquartered in Knoxville Covenant Health is a communityowned integrated healthcare delivery system and the areas largest employer. Our more than 11000 employees volunteers and 1500 affiliated physicians are dedicated to improving the quality of life for the more than two million patients and families we serve every year. Covenant Health is the only healthcare system in East Tennessee to be named a Forbes Best Employer seven times.
Position Summary:
Compiles and maintains statistics for the department and other areas. Maintains integrity of Master Patient Index. Prepares the monthly birth and death reports for the State of Tennessee. Provides support to staff positions during peak workloads and fills in vacations and holidays. Analyzes/monitors reports. Assists with quality improvement activities and special projects. Maintains microfilm in filing cabinets and storage cage. Assists with training of new employees. Serves as a telephone backup in the department. Serves as a resource person to staff members.
Recruiter: Kathleen Rice
Responsibilities
- Compiles and maintains statistics for the department and other areas.
- Serves as a support to clerical and analyst positions within the department.
- Assists in the training of new employees.
- Prepare the monthly birth and mortality reports for the State Department of Vital Records in a timely manner.
- Maintains microfilm.
- Assists with quality improvement activities and special projects.
- Maintains MPI integrity by performing merges additions deletions and revisions.
- Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs current literature inservices and workshops.
- Attends meetings and serves on committees or teams as required.
- Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
- Demonstrates ability to meet or exceed departmental quality and quantity standards.
- Adheres to hospital and departmental policies and procedures including those related to safety and infection control.
Qualifications
Minimum Education:
None specified; will accept any combination of formal education and/or prior work experience sufficient to demonstrate possession of the knowledge skill and ability needed to perform the essential tasks of the job typically such as would be equivalent to a high school diploma or GED. Preference may be given to individuals possessing a HS diploma or GED.
Minimum Experience:
Two 2 years experience in an acute care Medical Record Department preferred. Detailoriented good organization skills ability to work independently strong interpersonal skills.
Licensure Requirement:
None
Employment Type
Full-Time
