Health Information Management Specialist

Portland, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 9 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Join Martins Point Health Care - an innovative not-for-profit health care organization offering care and coverage to the people of Maine and beyond. As a joined force ofpeople caring for people Martins Point employees are on amission to transform our health care system while creating a healthier community. Martins Point employees enjoy an organizational culture of trust and respect where our values - taking care of ourselves and others continuous learning helping each other and having fun - are brought to life every day. Join us and find out for yourself why Martins Point has been certified as a Great Place to Work since 2015.

Position Summary

Job Description

Position Summary:

The Health Information Management Specialist is responsible for processing and maintaining health information records in a manner consistent with the legal and regulatory requirements of the health care system. The Health Information Management Specialist ensures patients health information is correct accurate and is accessible to clinical teams; providing superior customer service ensuring customers receive appropriate timely and accurate health information.

Key Outcomes:

Ensure accurate complete and organized health records are delivered to providers in a timely manner. Responds to request for health information (both patients and medical personnel) and ensure information is released in accordance with regulatory requirements (e.g. HIPAA Confidentiality) and Martins Point policies and procedures. Ensure incoming mail is prioritized scanned and routed to assigned recipient in a timely manner. Turn around key thena inbox documents and forward on to appropriate recipient in a timely manner. Provides appropriate labeling to all incoming documents in our electronic health record and forwards to appropriate party in a timely manner. Ensure accurate and timely flow sheet entry of appropriate documents and lab values. Archive and purge records periodically to ensure health records are properly stored when not active. Provide assigned training to new staff to assist their orientation to health records management. Foster an atmosphere of continuous improvement in order to maximize efficiency and team effectiveness

Education/Experience:

High School Diploma or GED required
Associate Degree preferred
Previous Experience in Health Care/Health Information Management preferred

Skills/Knowledge/Competencies (Behaviors):

Excellent written and oral communication skills
Windows Based Computer Skills: data entry and work processing ability
Resiliency and ability to handle difficult conversations with patients and internal customers.
Working Knowledge of Medical Terminology
Ability to multitask among phone and face to face encounters despite frequent interruptions.
Ability to analyze and problem solve in a win-win manner
Detailed oriented with excellent follow up skills
Ability to follow through on issues to conclusions
Strong working knowledge of the health information management / medical records function including release of information storage filing and confidentiality.
Strong working knowledge of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
Demonstrated ability to interact with all levels of staff and management.
Ability to accomplish multiple priorities within specified timeframes.
Ability to present a professional demeanor at all times.

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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