Health Information Management Specialist (12-week assignment)

Universal Health Services, Inc.; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 2,755,000 - 4,133,000; Full time

Job summary

Cumberland Hospital for Children and Adolescents in New Kent, Virginia, seeks a Health Information Management Specialist to ensure accuracy, integrity, and security of medical documentation. This temporary role requires knowledge of HIPAA, medical terminology, and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of relevant experience, with CCS or CPC certification preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 1–3 years of relevant experience required; 3–5 years preferred.
• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) or Certified Professional Coder (CPC) required.
• Ability to understand essential functions and maintain workflow in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate and complete documentation of medical records within required timeframes.
• Report and track deficient documentation to support compliance.
• Review provider documentation at admission for accuracy and finalization; ensure signatures are obtained.
• Compile multidisciplinary reports into formal treatment teams and discharge summaries; obtain signatures within timelines.
• Perform data entry, sorting, filing, and indexing of records.
• Process release of information requests and maintain consent forms to ensure HIPAA compliance.

Skills

Medical terminology

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Responsibilities

Cumberland Hospital for Children and Adolescents, located in New Kent, Virginia, provides comprehensive medical, residential and psychiatric treatment for children and teens.

What We Offer:

• Hospital Programs
• Medically Complex/Rehabilitation
• Chronic Illness
• Behavioral/Mental Health Programs
• Psychiatric Inpatient Acute
• Neurobehavioral Residential Treatment
• Psychiatric Residential Treatment

Cumberland Hospital is looking for a qualifiedHealth Information Management Specialistwho will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and security of healthcare documentation.This is a temporary position. The HIM Specialist will have understanding of HIPPA compliance, medical terminology, strong attention to detail, and the ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team. The HIM Specialist will play a vital role in managing, organizing, and analyzing medical records and other documentation related tasks.

Qualifications

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure accurate and complete documentation to include organizing, analyzing, indexing, and maintaining medical records within required timeframes.
• Reporting and tracking of deficient documentation to assist a multidisciplinary team in maintaining compliance rates and ensuring documentation contains required elements.
• Review provider documentation at admission for accuracy and finalization to ensure signatures are obtained and documentation is on the medical record within the required timeframe.
• Compile multidisciplinary reports into formal treatment teams and correspond with identified external individuals/organizations for retrieval of completed reports.
• Compile multidisciplinary reports into formal discharge summary and ensure signatures are obtained within the required timeframe.
• Data entry.
• Sorting, filing, indexing loose paperwork.
• Processing release of information requests and maintaining consent forms to ensure HIPPA compliance throughout admission.
• Performs other duties as assigned/required by this position.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma required, Associates or Bachelors Degree Preferred
• 1-3 years of relevant experience required; 3-5 years of relevant experience preferred
• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) or Certified Professional Coder (CPC) required
• Must consistently exhibit mental and emotional ability to understand and perform the essential functions of the job

Cumberland Hospital is a drug-free and alcohol-free workplace.

Pay:Hourly (bi-weekly) and is commensurate with education and experience.

A pre-hire drug screen, pre-hire background checks, and education verification are required of new employees.