Health Information Management Specialist

Do you enjoy working independently while still being part of a team Do you have experience in Health Information Management and are detail oriented Do you enjoy auditing and helping to improve systems Are you passionate about patient privacy and care

Looking for a way to put your strong technology skills and medical records knowledge to work

Did you answer yes to any of these questions If so then the National Quality Improvement team at Devereux located in West Chester PA may be the place for you!

Being a Health Information Management Specialist at Devereux has its Advantages

You will work with other dedicated professionals who share your passion for helping individuals in need. We offer:

• Training and development
• A role where you can be innovative and use data to improve programs across the facility
• A fun fast-paced and progressive environment

This is a Full Time Heath Information Management (HIM) Specialist position working out of our Malvern PA location. The position is responsible for the administrative support daily management and implementation of medical records functions including coordination and maintenance of the electronic medical recrods across Devereux Pennslyvania Childrens;s Service Programs. Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

1. Daily management and implementation of medical records funcitionsRetrieves records for medical staff departments and other HIM customers.
2. Screens and audits records upon discharge. Works with the Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility and Communityphysicians and staff to ensure timely and accurate documentation.
3. Communicate and provide guidance with programs via the Quality ImprovementDirector regarding program statistics up to date forms procedures release of information and Health Information practices.
4. Assists in compiling program and discharge reports. Maintains and processes all releases of information to authorized persons for discharged records.
5. Provides administrative support to the QI Department including copying charts answering phones receiving faxes maintaining minutes and reports for Quality Improvement Director. Attends meetings and responds to questions or concerns.
6. Receives and maintains filing system for discharged records. Files loose forms lab work and any related information. Provide HIM supportive services to decentralized medical records locations.
7. Breaks down ad organizes closed charts. Scans charts according to scanning schedule.

• High school diploma or GED. RHIT or RHIA preferred.
• One (1) year of administrative experience preferably in a healthcare or behavioral health setting.
• Working knowledge and understanding of medical terminology.
• Proficiency with computer programs including but not limited to Microsoft Suite Adobe and electronic health management systems.
• Knowledge of confidentiality release of information HIPAA State & Federal Laws and regulations.
• Excellent Customer Services skills with the ability to work well with physicians other staff members and external stakeholders.
• Must have a valid Drivers License.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.

Devereux has a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and maintains policies and procedures to systematically reduce the risk of abuse to occur in our organization. Devereux fosters a culture of reporting abuse and will cooperate with the authorities to the fullest extent possible.

Company Overview

Devereux is one of the nations largest nonprofit organizations providing services insight and leadership in the evolving field of behavioral healthcare. Founded in 1912 Devereux operates a comprehensive national network of clinical therapeutic educational and employment programs that positively impact the lives of 10000 children adults and their families every year.

Our Mission: Devereux changes lives by unlocking and nurturing human potential for people living with emotional behavioral or cognitive differences.

With nearly 6500 employees working in programs across the country Devereux is a trusted partner for families schools and communities serving individuals in the areas of autism intellectual and developmental disabilities specialty mental health education and foster care.

Our Culture Our Expectations

At Devereux Servant Leadership is embedded throughout our culture and every aspect of our organizational framework. Our mission-driven people-first mindset is at the heart of the compassionate and high-quality programming we provide every day for the individuals and families we serve and other key stakeholders. Devereux offers challenging and exciting work and our team environment creates an empowering positive and rewarding atmosphere. To be successful at Devereux you will: put the needs of others first feel called to serve and called to lead. As a member of our team you will be a significant part of our commitment to providing a welcoming and supportive work environment across all programs and services and within all policies and employee practices.

We believe a workplace rooted in inclusivity offering a sense of belonging to all those who walk through our doors is fundamental to delivering the highest quality healthcare services. Through open dialogue and the creation of brave spaces we will engage in work that gives each of us a chance to change the world one person one family one community at a time.

What Devereux Offers You

In addition to a competitive salary Devereux provides a comprehensive health and welfare program to eligible full-time employees family members and domestic partners. Eligible employees are eligible to start benefits after 30 days of addition we offer;

• Medical (including telemedicine via phone web app) dental prescription drug preventative care and mental health services.

• Student loan debt assistance tuition reimbursement and continuing education assistance.

• Generous time-off (start accruing 1st day) 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit and voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage.

• Employee assistance / work-life balance program.

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Devereux is a drug-free workplace drug screening required. EOE