Health Information Management (HIM) Specialist

Unity Care NW; Bellingham (WA); Sur place; USD 34 000 - 46 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401(K) retirement plan with employer 1

6 paid holidays

Generous paid Time Off

Résumé du poste

Unity Care NW in Washington is seeking a Medical Records Specialist to collect, maintain and provide timely, accurate patient health information across clinics in Whatcom County. You will support clinical teams by ensuring data integrity and accessibility of records.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, familiarity with Office and Adobe software, and collaboration within a community health setting. Daytime hours with standard benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Basic written and verbal communication skills.
• Computational and data entry skills; general math knowledge.
• Medical records knowledge gained on the job or via training.
• Typing speed 35-40 wpm with high accuracy.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe software.

Responsabilités

• As a Medical Records Specialist, you will collect, maintain and provide timely, accurate and complete patient health information.
• Ensure secure, compliant access and availability of records for clinical and administrative staff.

Connaissances

Written & verbal communication

Data entry 35-40 wpm

Computational skills

Mathematical knowledge

Formation

High school diploma

Outils

Microsoft Office Suite

Outlook

Excel

Adobe software

Description du poste

Compensation

• Hourly, non-exempt
• The standard wage range for this role is $24.98 to $29.35 per hour
• It may be possible to earn more over time up to $33.69 per hour

Work Schedule

• Monday - Friday, 8 am -5 pm
• 40 hours/week

Who We Are

Unity Care NW is a private, non-profit, federally qualified health center (FQHC) that has been proudly and successfully serving the greater Whatcom County area since 1982. With clinics located in Bellingham & Ferndale, we offer comprehensive primary medical, behavioral health and dental care, as well as pharmacy services to a diverse and often underserved patient population of all ages. Employing more than 300 caring and compassionate employees, our mission is to increase the years of healthy life in the people & communities we serve.

What We Value

• Respect
• Integrity
• Accountability
• Collaboration
• Innovation

We strive to demonstrate our Values in Action in all that we do. We value each individual on our team and aim to onboard a workforce of the very best talent, whose ambitions and values align with ours.

Job Summary

As a Medical Records Specialist, you would collect, maintain and make available timely, accurate and complete patient health information.

What We Offer

• A friendly & collaborative team environment
• A competitive compensation package

Benefits Include

• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• 401(K) retirement plan with employer match after 1 year of eligibility
• 6 paid holidays
• Generous paid Time Off (108 hours first year, gradually increasing to 196 hours per year over 10 years)
• Paid Sick Leave
• Other paid leaves including Bereavement, Jury Duty, Bone Marrow & Organ Transplant
• Life/Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance
• Variety of optional insurances including Supplementary Life/AD&D, Short Term and Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, Travel & Identity Theft Protection
• Flexible spending accounts
• Self-funded Health Savings Account on the Base Medical Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Alternative Transportation Incentives
• Health Living reimbursementsUnique programs including medical hardship payroll loans, employee referral bonuses, and will preparation services

Requirements

• Possesses a basic level of written and verbal communications skills, computational and computer skills and mathematical knowledge at a level typically acquired through completion of a general studies high school program.
• Possesses specific knowledge of medical records processes and practices, typically learned on the job, or which may include a series of training sessions that would comprise a few weeks if done consecutively.
• Must possess additional expertise in the field of medical records acquired through practice or exposure to various conditions, beyond the formal knowledge (or on the job training), allowing employees to perform more advanced techniques.
• Keyboarding speed of 35-40 wpm and data entry skills; accuracy is essential.
• Familiarity with and proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite programs such as Outlook, Excel, etc. and Adobe software.

If you feel this job posting is missing any required compensation or benefit information, please contact [e-mail]. Other questions can be addressed throughout the recruitment process for candidates selected to move forward.

Unity Care NW has an Employee Health Program for the safety of our patients and staff. The program requires all new employees to have up to date vaccines for influenza and strongly encourages up to date vaccines for COVID-19. More information about this program is provided throughout the recruitment process.