Discharge Specialist

Willis Knighton Health; Louisiana; Presencial; USD 34 000 - 52 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

WK Medical Center in Shreveport, LA, is seeking a discharge specialist to assist with the daily operations of the Health Information Management Department. The role involves chart analysis, filing and locating charts, responding to chart requests, checking out charts to other departments, and scanning discharges.

The position requires strong communication and social skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Experience in a medical office setting is preferred.

Qualificações

• Experience with chart analysis and chart filing/locating.
• Ability to handle chart requests by phone or email.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced health information environment.

Responsabilidades

• Perform chart analysis and locate charts as needed.
• File and locate patient charts for department requests.
• Answer telephone requests for chart information and chart checkout to departments.
• Scan discharged charts and assist with daily HIM operations.
• Perform any duties requested by supervisor within scope.

Conhecimentos

Communication skills

Social skills

Descrição da oferta de emprego

WK Medical Center

• Health Information Management
• Health Information Mgt

Shreveport, LA

Non-Medical

Full-Time, Day, 8-4:30

Posted 10/14/2026

Req # 11312

The Health Information Management Department is seeking a discharge specialist to assist with the daily operations of the department.

The discharge specialist will work under the Assistant Director and should be qualified to perform tasks such as, but not limited to, chart analysis, filing and locating charts, answering telephone requests, checking out charts to other departments, scanning discharges, and any duties commensurate with their ability as requested by the supervisor.

The individual should have effective social skills, communication skills, and be able to function in a fast-paced and changing environment. Previous experience in a medical office setting is preferred. Upon hiring, the applicant will be required to attend an orientation session prior to beginning work in the department.

The candidate with a good work history, who is dependable and willing to go the extra mile, will get the job!