Health Information Specialist

Terros Health; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan options

Dental plan options

Vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

EAP for employees and families

Job summary

Terros Health is seeking a Health Information Specialist for our Central Avenue location. The role reports to the Director of Informatics and focuses on managing medical records from enrollment through closure while educating staff on Corporate Compliance Standards.

This full-time position offers a Hybrid Schedule with no weekends. Ideal candidates have experience in Behavioral Health and Medical Records/HIM settings, with NextGen experience or NCP certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in Behavioral Health and Medical Records/HIM department setting preferred.
• Experience with NextGen EMR is preferred.
• Strong organizational and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Answer department phone lines, voicemails, and emails to assist patients, requesters, and other departments.
• Update and apply knowledge to duties and system usage.
• Use the Electronic Medical Record system to set up functions, enter data or process information.
• Manage special projects and process improvement tasks as assigned.
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with staff and departments.

Skills

Organization

Communication

Multitasking

EMR navigation

Process improvement

Interpersonal relations

Education

NextGen EMR experience

Tools

NextGen EMR

EMR access control

Job description

Terros Health is pleased to share an exciting and rewarding opportunity for a Health Information Specialist working at our Central Avenue location. Reporting to the Director of Informatics, the ideal individual is flexible, compassionate and professional. The Health Information Specialist will be responsible for performing functions related to the clients’ medical records to include processes from the time of enrollment to closure. You will provide a continuous quality improvement process to educate staff on adherence of Corporate Compliance Standards.

We are a healthcare company focused on the whole person, providing primary care and specializing in mental health and substance use treatment for the last 56 years. We help people live their lives in recovery and we save lives every day.

If you thrive in a creative and innovative environment, join Terros Health and you’ll be rewarded through many rich and boundless opportunities to feel empowered, do what’s right and serve the community. Terros Health employees have been entrusted to fulfill the mission of Inspiring Change for Life and in Innovation and in Business Intelligence. We accomplish this task every day by making decisions to improve health care delivery, enhance our workflows, open communication, all with integrity, as part of motivated and flexible teams! Along with great benefits, continuous training and a welcoming environment, we offer the opportunity for you to grow in your career with Terros Health.

HOPE ~ HEALTH ~ HEALING

Full-Time, Employed

Monday-Friday, 8am-6pm

Hybrid Schedule

No Weekends!

Experience in Behavioral Health and Medical Records/HIM Department Setting Preferred

Nextgen Experience Or NCP Certification Preferred

• Organizing, planning and prioritizing work – Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish work.
• Answer department phone lines, voicemails, and emails to assist patients, requesters, and other departments.
• Updating and using relevant knowledge – Keeping up to date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
• Interacting with computers – using computers and system, specifically the Electronic Medical Record, to set up functions, enter data or process information.
• Manage special projects and process improvement as assigned.
• Establishing and maintain interpersonal relationships – Developing constructive and cooperative relationships with others and maintain them over time.

Benefits & Wellness

• Multiple medical plan options, including a no-premium plan for employees and their families
• Multiple dental plan options, including orthodontic coverage
• Vision insurance
• Group life and disability insurance
• Pet insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Interest-free medical line of credit
• Financial education, planning, and support resources
• Monetary company contribution toward eligible benefits
• Bilingual pay differential
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) – 3 weeks off in the first year
• Paid Sick Time
• 10 paid holidays annually
• Comprehensive wellness program featuring wellness challenges, activities, and prizes
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) available to employees and their family members
• Trip Reduction Program

Ongoing professional growth and career development opportunities, including:

• Scholarships
• Clinical supervision
• Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
• Tuition discounts through Grand Canyon University, University of Phoenix, and Northern Arizona University (NAU)

Access to the Working Advantage® Employee Discount Program, with savings on:

• Gym memberships
• Car rentals
• Flights, hotels, movie tickets, and more