Health Information Specialist — EMR & Referrals

MedNorth Health Center; Kirkland (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health care services

Supportive and cooperative team environment

Job summary

A health care provider located in North Carolina is seeking a Health Information Specialist. The role involves managing health information data to ensure an organized and complete electronic medical record. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of experience in a healthcare setting with proficiency in medical terminology and MS Office tools. The specialist will work closely with the team and the public, ensuring timely processing of referrals and maintaining confidentiality and compliance in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.

Qualifications

• Must have 2 years of experience in a health care setting, preferably with referrals and preauthorization.
• Medical terminology required.
• Fluent in English; other languages a plus.

Responsibilities

• Handles incoming and outgoing health information data.
• Processes and prioritizes referrals ordered by providers.
• Scans and indexes documents to the electronic chart.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate Degree in Health Information Management or related area

Tools

MS Outlook

MS Excel

MS Word

Job description

A health care provider located in North Carolina is seeking a Health Information Specialist. The role involves managing health information data to ensure an organized and complete electronic medical record. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of experience in a healthcare setting with proficiency in medical terminology and MS Office tools. The specialist will work closely with the team and the public, ensuring timely processing of referrals and maintaining confidentiality and compliance in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.