Health Information Specialist: Accurate Records & Data

Mercy Co; Washington; On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Retirement plan matching

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a Health Information Associate in Washington to ensure medical records are received, processed, and scanned accurately to support patient care and revenue management.

The role involves using HIM software to process records, verify patient information, enter missing data, and monitor quality metrics while utilizing the Document Management System and other resources. You will perform additional duties as assigned while maintaining high standards of accuracy and efficiency.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Experience with medical records and medical technology preferred, with a year in an acute care medical records department or customer service preferred.

Responsibilities

• Medical Records Management: Ensures medical records (both paper and electronic) are received, processed, and scanned accurately and promptly.
• Information Processing: Processes scanned medical records using HIM software, verifies document and patient information, and enters missing data.
• Performance Monitoring: Monitors performance metrics to ensure quality, productivity, and standard work expectations are met.
• Resource Utilization: Uses all facets of Document Management System (DMS) and other resources.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Basic Computer Skills

Attention to Detail

Analytical Thinking

Research Skills

Self-motivated

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

HIM software

Document Management System (DMS)

Job description

Mercy is seeking a Health Information Associate in Washington to ensure medical records are received, processed, and scanned accurately to support patient care and revenue management.

The role involves using HIM software to process records, verify patient information, enter missing data, and monitor quality metrics while utilizing the Document Management System and other resources. You will perform additional duties as assigned while maintaining high standards of accuracy and efficiency.