Health Information Specialist

Baptist Health; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health in Montgomery, AL is seeking a Health Information Specialist to ensure complete and orderly patient records. You will scan information into electronic medical records, file documents, and provide records to clinicians as needed for abnormal lab results, triage calls, or prescriptions.

This role requires a high school diploma, up to two years experience in a medical office, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• Two years experience in a medical office preferred.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills required.
• Ability to use telephone.
• Understanding of HIM.

Responsibilities

• Service the clinical staff by providing a complete and orderly record for all patients.
• Ensure relevant information is scanned into the patient's medical record and filed timely.
• Provide records requested by clinical staff for abnormal lab results, triage calls, and prescriptions.
• Complete and submit live birth and fetal death certificates to the Montgomery County Department of Vital Records.
• Maintain a monthly report of births and deaths and submit as required.
• Maintain professional communication with funeral homes and Department of Vital Records as needed.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Telephone use

HIM knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Health Information Specialist# Careers## Health Information SpecialistApply: 1- Onsite: Baptist Medical Center East: Full time: Posted Yesterday: JR107649Baptist Health is the largest healthcare system serving central Alabama, providing comprehensive hospital-based and outpatient services to nearly 60 percent of the residents in Montgomery, Autauga and Elmore counties.To learn more about Baptist Health, visit us at https://www.baptistfirst.org.**Highlights:****Summary**: The Health Information Specialist shall service the clinical staff by providing a complete and orderly record for all patients. This individual will ensure that all relevant information is scanned into the patient's medical record and filed if applicable in each patient medical record in a timely manner. Additionally, the Health Information Specialist will provide all records requested by the clinical staff, which is needed due to abnormal lab work, triage calls, prescription refills, etc. The Specialist shall be responsible for the proper completion and submission of live birth and fetal death certificates to the Montgomery County Department of Vital Records. This individual will also maintain a monthly report of all births and deaths with submission monthly as required by the Department of Vital Records. The Specialist must exhibit good customer service, as the position requires dealing with patients on a daily basis. Additionally, the Specialist shall be responsible for the completion and submission of death certificates with communication to funeral homes and Department of Vital Records as necessary. This position may have additional duties assigned that are within scope of the role. **Education / Experience**: High school graduate or equivalent required. Two years experience in a medical office preferred.**License / Certification**: none**Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities**: • Excellent communication and customer service skills required • Ability to use telephone • Understanding of HIM**Work Conditions/Physical Requirements:**• Position requires sitting for 80% of the workday and mobility 20% of the workday. • There is occasional stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching. • There is frequent reaching, use of hands and repetitive action. • Requires occasional lifting or carrying up to one pound. • There is a continuous need for speaking with clear diction and hearing sensitivity in conversation either by phone or in person. • Continuous visual acuity at close and distant range. • Inside protected from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. • Minimal noise levels. • Much exposure to computer work. • Occasional exposure to risk of electrical shock. • Some exposure to infectious disease while performing job-related tasks. • Some exposure to hazardous chemicals. • Occasional exposure to radiation.**Primary Location:**Baptist Medical Center East**Job:**Health Information SpecialistHealth Information Specialist**Job Type:**Regular-Full time**Shift**:First Shift (United States of America)