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HIMS Specialist
Health Information Management Systems (HIMS) - Grand River Health Rifle CO
At Grand River we are more than a hospital - we are neighbors taking care of neighbors proudly serving residents of Western Colorado and beyond. Our supportive culture is built on respect friendliness and a shared commitment to exceptional patient care.
What Youll Do
The HIM Specialist is responsible for maintaining accurate complete and timely medical records in both electronic and paper formats. This role ensures patient documentation is properly compiled verified and processed to support quality care regulatory compliance and operational and expectations may vary based on experience and demonstrated performance with more experienced specialists handling complex records assisting with audits analyzing trends and providing guidance to other team members.
- Maintain medical records by reviewing verifying and organizing patient information in accordance with hospital policies and procedures.
- Accurately scan and index documents into the electronic health record (EHR) system.
- Maintain and update the master patient index (MPI) to ensure correct patient identification.
- Assign chart deficiencies and resolve discrepancies by collecting and analyzing data from patient records.
- Input patient demographics diagnoses and treatment details with a high level of accuracy.
- Process requests for protected health information (PHI) from patients departments healthcare providers and legal entities while adhering to privacy regulations.
- Follow release-of-information policies and legal requirements to protect sensitive health information.
- Communicate professionally with providers peers and third parties regarding medical records and documentation.
- Collaborate with other departments to collect missing documentation and ensure complete patient records.
- Prepare statistical reports summarizing diagnoses treatments surgeries and hospital utilization.
- Adhere to HIPAA regulations and maintain patient privacy at all times.
- Provide excellent customer service and foster strong working relationships within the HIM department and across the organization.
- Perform a variety of tasks and other duties as assigned.
Additional responsibilities at advanced levels (IIIII) may include:
- Handle more complex record management tasks including auditing discrepancy resolution and problem-solving.
- Support quality improvement initiatives and help ensure regulatory compliance in all records.
- Analyze trends in documentation and reporting to identify opportunities for process improvements.
- Assist with training mentoring and guidance for less experienced HIM staff.
- Collaborate with internal teams to improve workflows record accessibility and overall HIM efficiency.
Who Were Looking For
Education & Credentials
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- AHIMA credentials (RHIT RHIA CCS CCS-P) or AAPC credentials (CPC CPC-H) required or eligible for credential testing.
- Commitment to ongoing education in healthcare coding.
Experience
- Specialist I: Entry-level to foundational HIM experience; supports routine record management tasks.
- Specialist II: Demonstrated experience handling complex record management issues; supports audits and compliance initiatives.
- Specialist III: Typically 47 years of hospital acute care or multi-specialty clinic experience; serves as a subject matter expert and contributes to process improvement and staff guidance.
- Equivalent skills and demonstrated performance may be considered in lieu of years of experience.
- Experience with electronic health record (EHR) systems required; experience with specific software platforms preferred.
What We Offer
Our total rewards package includes
- Pay Range: $18.50 - $26.80 /hour (based on experience)
- Comprehensive Benefits:Medical dental vision PTO from day one extended illness time retirement plan with match and more
- Perks:Payroll deductions for hot springs gyms ski passes pet insurance access to outdoor recreation and more!
Compensation may vary outside this range depending on a number of factors including a candidates qualifications skills competencies and experience.
Position is open until filled unless posted otherwise.
Why Join Grand River Health
As a special taxing district we are accountable to our community allowing us to prioritizeexceptional patient-centered careover financial bottom main hospital campus is located in picturesque Rifle Colorado with twenty-five beds providing a wide range of services along with a long-term care center and a satellite campus. While the secret is out that this is a great place to live the atmosphere ofa caring and friendly communityhas been preserved amidst a steady growth of population.
OUR MISSION:
To improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve.
OUR VISION:
To be our communities first choice in quality healthcare.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Information Management
- HIPAA
- FIPS
- Records Management
- Windows
- System Security
- NIST Standards
- IT Support
- DIACAP
- Medical Records
- FISMA
- RMF
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