HIM Specialist
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Job Location:
Cleveland, TN - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Summary
This candidate will work collaboratively with multiple facilities to procure records and send them to providers for review. The position will be responsible for working with Clinical and Operational Leadership to support record recovery needs to ensure teams have minimum necessary information to provide quality patient care. The health information management specialist serves as a key role in always ensuring/maintaining the integrity of the health record and follows/educates teams on ensuring all records incoming or outgoing adhere to HIPAA compliance guidelines.
Job Description
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Practice the WellBe mission: To help our patients lead healthier meaningful lives by delivering the most Complete Care.
- Serves as the market liaison between the health information management department and clinical providers. As such attends periodic market Interdisciplinary Team meetings.
- Requesting medical records from other healthcare providers
- Send medical records from WellBe providers to collaborating providers to ensure continuity of care.
- Index and distribute incoming medical records and diagnostic results to providers for review.
- Indexing electronic patient consents & HIPAA authorizations
- Utilize task functions in electronic medical record system to communicate coordinate and manage incoming medical record requests.
- Process release of information requests: including patient requests legals government insurance continuity of care requests.
- Protect security of medical records to ensure compliance is maintained.
- Develop relationships with key hospital personnel clinical care teams and providers.
- Other duties as required by the Supervisor to accomplish teams objectives/goals.
Job Requirements
SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
To perform the job successfully an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
- Excellent detail orientation and organizational skills
- Above average level of comfortability with multiple EMRs Microsoft suite applications including Excel.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and strict HIPAA compliance.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Effective interpersonal skills
Required Qualifications
- High school graduate or equivalent
- 1-3 years of experience in a health information or records management role desired
- Certification in a health information field a plus
- Knowledge of HIPAA and state release of records rules
Physical and Mental Requirements
- Ability to stand/sit for extended periods.
- Visual acuity and fine motor skills.
Work Environment
Remote
Sponsorship Statement
WellBe does not offer employment-based visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future.
Pay Transparency Statement
Compensation for this position will be disclosed in accordance with applicable state and local pay transparency laws. Drug Screening Requirement: As a condition of employment WellBe Senior Medical requires all candidates to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening. Ongoing employment may also be contingent upon compliance with the companys Drug-Free Workplace Policy which includes random post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug testing. The company reserves the right to test for substances
that may impair an employees ability to safely and effectively perform their job duties.
Background Check Statement
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check as permitted by law. As a healthcare organization WellBe conducts monthly FACIS (Fraud and Abuse Control Information System) checks on all employees. Continued employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of these checks in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement
WellBe is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.
Americans with Disabilities Act
WellBe Senior Medical is committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. If you require an accommodation during the application interview or employment process please contact Human Resources at
At-Will Employment Statement
Employment with WellBe is at-will unless otherwise specified by contract. This job description does not constitute an employment contract.
Disclaimer
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify add or remove duties as necessary.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Sales Experience
- Crane
- Customer Service
- Communication skills
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Microsoft Word
- Case Management
- OSHA
- Team Management
- Catheterization
- Microsoft Outlook Calendar
- EHS
