HEALTH INFO SPEC

Covenant Health; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Covenant Health, based in Knoxville, TN, seeks a Health Information Specialist in Health Info Administration to compile and maintain department statistics, preserve the Master Patient Index (MPI) integrity, and prepare monthly birth and death reports for the State of Tennessee. The role also supports staff during peak workloads and participates in quality improvement projects.

The position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently within a

Qualifications

• Two years experience in an acute care Medical Record Department preferred.
• Detail-oriented and highly organized with the ability to work independently.
• Strong interpersonal skills are important in a collaborative hospital environment.

Responsibilities

• Compiles and maintains statistics for the department and other areas.
• Maintains the integrity of the Master Patient Index (MPI).
• Prepares monthly birth and death reports for the State of Tennessee.
• Provides support to staff during peak workloads and covers vacations/holidays.
• Assists with quality improvement activities and special projects.
• Maintains MPI by merges, additions, deletions, and revisions.
• Trains new employees and serves as a resource for staff.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Organization skills

Independent work

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

Health Information Specialist, Health Info Administration

Full Time, 80 Hours Per Pay Period, Day Shift

Covenant Health Overview:

Covenant Health is the region’s top-performing healthcare network with 10hospitals,outpatient and specialtyservices,andCovenant Medical Group, our area’s fastest-growing physician practice division. Headquartered in Knoxville, Covenant Health is a community-owned integrated healthcare delivery system and the area’s largest employer. Our more than 11,000 employees, volunteers, and 1,500 affiliated physicians are dedicated to improving the quality of life for the more than two million patients and families we serve every year. Covenant Health is the only healthcare system in East Tennessee to be named a Forbes “Best Employer” seven times.

Position Summary:

Compiles and maintains statistics for the department and other areas. Maintains integrity of Master Patient Index. Prepares the monthly birth and death reports for the State of Tennessee. Provides support to staff positions during peak workloads and fills in vacations and holidays. Analyzes/monitors reports. Assists with quality improvement activities and special projects. Maintains microfilm in filing cabinets and storage cage. Assists with training of new employees. Serves as a telephone backup in the department. Serves as a resource person to staff members.

Responsibilities

• Compiles and maintains statistics for the department and other areas.
• Serves as a support to clerical and analyst positions within the department.
• Assists in the training of new employees.
• Prepare the monthly birth and mortality reports for the State Department of Vital Records in a timely manner.
• Maintains microfilm.
• Assists with quality improvement activities and special projects.
• Maintains MPI integrity by performing merges, additions, deletions, and revisions.
• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, inservices and workshops.
• Attends meetings and serves on committees or teams as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
• Demonstrates ability to meet or exceed departmental quality and quantity standards.
• Adheres to hospital and departmental policies and procedures, including those related to safety and infection control.

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

None specified; will accept any combination of formal education and/or prior work experience sufficient to demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skill and ability needed to perform the essential tasks of the job, typically such as would be equivalent to a high school diploma or GED. Preference may be given to individuals possessing a HS diploma or GED.

Minimum Experience:

Two (2) years experience in an acute care Medical Record Department preferred. Detail-oriented, good organization skills, ability to work independently, strong interpersonal skills.

Licensure Requirement:

None