Discharge & Health Information Specialist

Willis-Knighton-Health-System; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Willis-Knighton Health System in Shreveport, LA is seeking a discharge specialist to support the Health Information Management Department. You will perform chart analysis, filing, locating charts, answering requests, and scanning discharges to ensure timely access to records.

Ideal candidates possess strong social and communication skills and can thrive in a fast-paced medical office environment. Prior office experience and orientation participation are preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience with chart analysis and filing.
• Filing and locating charts; chart checkout to other departments.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Previous experience in a medical office setting preferred.
• Willingness to attend orientation and onboarding.

Responsibilities

• Chart analysis and filing in HIM system.
• Answer telephone requests for records.
• Check out charts to other departments.
• Scan discharges into electronic records.
• Assist supervisor as needed.

Skills

Chart analysis

Filing & locating charts

Answering telephone requests

Chart checkout to other departments

Scanning discharges

Social skills

Communication skills

Fast-paced environment

Medical office experience

Orientation onboarding

Job description

Willis-Knighton Health System in Shreveport, LA is seeking a discharge specialist to support the Health Information Management Department. You will perform chart analysis, filing, locating charts, answering requests, and scanning discharges to ensure timely access to records.

Ideal candidates possess strong social and communication skills and can thrive in a fast-paced medical office environment. Prior office experience and orientation participation are preferred.