Health Information Specialist

Northwestern Counseling & Support Services; St. Albans (VT); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Employer-matched retirement plan

Educational support

Student loan forgiveness up to $5,250

Job summary

Northwestern Counseling & Support Services is seeking a Health Information Specialist to join our Health Information Management team in Saint Albans, VT. The role focuses on processing medical records requests and ensuring privacy compliance within our EMR environment, with two EMR systems in use.

We value confidentiality, strong communication, and attention to detail. The position offers full-time hours, competitive benefits, and opportunities for professional development within a trusted

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in health information management is preferred.
• Knowledge of HIPAA and privacy regulations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Process medical records requests in two EMR systems.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal privacy regulations.
• Process disclosures through the disclosure management system.
• Perform audits of records access for compliance.
• Liaise with NCSS, physicians, and requestors.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Tech savvy

Strong communication skills

Time management

Customer service

Confidentiality

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

EMR systems

Disclosure management system

Job description

Job Location: Saint Albans, VT 05478

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $19.00 - $20.00 Hourly

Are you looking to branch out and become part of an organization that makes a positive difference? Do you want a role where work-life balance is important? Recently named one of Vermont’s Best Places to Work, NCSS is seeking a detail-oriented, tech savvy individual to add to our Health Information Management team! This Health Information Specialist position is part of a small team that’s responsible for processing all medical records requests and ensuring compliance within our electronic medical record system.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Working within two Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems
• Researching medical records requests to ensure adherence with state and federal privacy regulations
• Processing appropriate documentation through our disclosure management system for secure transmission
• Performing compliance audits on records access and other similar audit-based functions
• Acting as the liaison between NCSS and primary care physicians as well as other requesting parties

Successful candidates will possess effective oral and written communication skills, be detail-oriented, possess strong customer service and time management skills, be a critical thinker as well as a coachable team player and must be able to maintain strict confidentiality.

While we are willing to train and mentor the right person, ideal candidates would have background in the healthcare field, a solid understanding of HIPAA law and experience within an electronic medical record environment.

Benefits

• Medical and dental coverage
• An employer-matched retirement plan
• Educational support
• Opportunity for $5,250 in student loan forgiveness upon the successful completion of your 6-month introductory period

We invite you to become a valued member of our team at NCSS, a 2025 Best Places to Work in Vermont!

EOE

Hiring rate is based on experience, education, and internal equity. Final compensation will be determined in accordance with NCSS policy and applicable laws.

Qualifications

High School Diploma with or without experience.