Health Information Management Specialist

WMH Alzheimer’s Support Group; Honesdale (Wayne County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

WMH Alzheimer’s Support Group in the United States is seeking a Health Information Management (HIM) Specialist to manage chart analysis, ensure accuracy, and assign deficiencies for timely regulatory compliance.

The role requires a High School diploma (HIM degree or college coursework preferred), experience in HIM, familiarity with Meditech, and strong analytical, communication, and computer skills to support providers and the HIM department.

Qualifications

• Review medical records for accuracy and completeness.
• Assign provider deficiencies and track timely completion.
• Support providers with record completion and regulatory reporting data.
• Gather information from electronic and paper sources for HIM.
• Provide office support within the HIM Department.
• Knowledge of HIPAA Privacy & Security rules.

Responsibilities

• Review medical records for accuracy and completeness and assign deficiencies.
• Assist providers with record completion and correction of deficiencies.
• Collect data related to record completion for regulatory reporting and hospital operations.
• Gather information from electronic and paper sources and reconcile documentation.
• Provide general office support to the HIM Department.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Verbal & written communication

Teamwork

Multitasking

HIPAA knowledge

Medical terminology

PHI confidentiality

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

HIM degree or college coursework preferred

Tools

Meditech

Microsoft Office Suite

Fax/Scanner/Photocopier

Microfiche

Job description

Health Information Management Specialist

This is not a remote position. This is a full-time position.

The Health Information Management (HIM) Specialist is primarily responsible for the chart analysis function, both quantitative and qualitative. This includes review of the medical record for accuracy and completeness, and the assignment of provider deficiencies, ensuring timely completion and adherence to regulatory agencies. This position will assist providers with completion of records, validate the completion of all deficiencies assigned and collect data related to record completion necessary for regulatory reporting and hospital operations. Included in this position is the gathering of information from all relevant sources, including electronic and reconciliation of paper documentation. This position also provides office support to all other positions in the HIM Department.

• High School Diploma/Equivalency Required; College courses or HIM degree- preferred;
• Previous experience in a HIM department – hospital experience preferred;
• Previous experience with an electronic medical record system – Meditech preferred;
• Analytical skills necessary to review and assess documentation for deficiencies in medical record;
• Strong computer skills with willingness to learn various computer software applications;
• Troubleshoots, possesses analytical and comprehension skills of technical information;
• Knowledge of HIPPA Privacy & Security rules as they relate to keeping PHI confidential and secure;
• Ability to operate scanning hardware, fax machine, photocopier, microfiche, telephone and other basic office equipment;
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Email, and Internet;
• Demonstrate excellent communication (verbal and written), teamwork and customer service;
• Work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Detail-oriented and multitasking in a fast pace ever changing healthcare environment.
• Flexibility, assignments will vary from day to day dependent upon the needs of the department.
• Knowledge of medical terminology – preferred.

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