Health Information Specialist — PHI & Records Analysis

MHM Support Services; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy in Fort Smith, AR seeks a Health Information Technician to process and fulfill requests for protected health information (PHI) in compliance with regulations, improving requester experience. The role also handles provider inquiries about documentation and basic chart corrections, and oversees scanning of medical records to meet quality and productivity standards.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, medical terminology knowledge, and at least one year in HIM/medical records.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with medical terminology knowledge.
• 1 year of experience in HIM/medical records or related field.
• Proficient in medical record regulatory requirements and EHR terminology.
• RHIT or RHIA certification preferred or pursued.

Responsibilities

• Process and fulfill requests for PHI in compliance with regulations.
• Address provider questions regarding documentation and basic chart corrections.
• Manage scanned medical records to ensure quality and productivity standards.
• Maintain accuracy and security of PHI and related records.

Skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal & communication

Self-motivated

Analytical skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent; medical terminology

Anatomy & physiology knowledge

Some college preferred

RHIT or RHIA certification

Job description

Mercy in Fort Smith, AR seeks a Health Information Technician to process and fulfill requests for protected health information (PHI) in compliance with regulations, improving requester experience. The role also handles provider inquiries about documentation and basic chart corrections, and oversees scanning of medical records to meet quality and productivity standards.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, medical terminology knowledge, and at least one year in HIM/medical records.