Health Information Specialist

Paycom - ATS; Hondo (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Paycom - ATS in Texas is seeking a full-time Medical Records Clerk to compile, verify, and file patient records on-site. You will review and assemble records for scanning into our EMR system and respond to requests in a courteous, timely manner.

Position requires knowledge of HIPAA and PHI handling, plus experience with an EMR system. Prefer RHIT/RHIA credentials and prior hospital/clinic experience; on-site coverage is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience with HIPAA and legal requests such as subpoenas.
• Strong background in hospital/clinic EMR systems is preferred.
• RHIT/RHIA credentials are preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain medical records for all patient types.
• Review and assemble records in standard order for EMR scanning.
• Respond to requests for records promptly and courteously.

Skills

HIPAA knowledge

PHI release handling

medical records management

customer service

Education

RHIT/RHIA credentials preferred

Tools

EMR System

TER-TxEver Birth Registry

Job description

This position is full-time, Monday- Friday, 8a-5 pm on-site position.POSITION PURPOSE:Compiles, verifies, prepares, and files medical records of hospital or other health care facility by performing the following duties:KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:Prepares and maintains medical records of all types of patients.Reviews and assembles all types of medical records into standard order to scan into our EMR system.Resolves record deficiencies within the EMR system. Responds to all requests for medical records according to established policies and procedures in a courteous and timely manner.Monitors delinquencies.Posts results of testing and procedures to EMR.Interacts with the Medical Staff for completion of medical records.Answers telephone calls promptly and courteously.Knowledge of HIPAA, Release of Protected Health Information to Law Firms, Subpoenas, and Insurance providers.Prepares birth certificates in our TER-TxEver Electronic Birth Registry system, obtains parents signatures and releases to state in accordance with policy and procedures.Provides adequate office coverage to respond to the needs of the department.QUALIFICATIONS & EDUCATION:Minimum of 3 years' experience with HIPAA and Release of Protected Health Information to include legal requests such as subpoenas and other legal entities.Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a hospital/clinic setting using EMR System preferred.RHIT/RHIA Credentials preferred.