Health Information Specialist: Precise Records & Access

Lifepoint Health; Johnstown (Cambria County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Paid Time Off

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center, part of Lifepoint Health, seeks a Health Information Tech to provide clerical support and scanning duties within the HIM department, ensuring accurate records and regulatory compliance. You will assist physicians and staff, maintain confidentiality, and support chart completion tasks.

Key responsibilities include retrieving and logging records, notifying the Director of outstanding items, assisting with dictation setup, and helping with Joint Commission

Qualifications

• Experience in release of information practices preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Handle clerical support and scanning in the HIM department, including data compilation and verification of records.
• Review documentation and update or clear deficiencies per regulatory requirements and medical staff rules.
• Answer telephone calls and assist visitors while maintaining confidentiality.
• Retrieve, log, and print medical records as requested by physicians, patients and other entities.
• Notify Director of outstanding records or equipment/process issues.
• Assist with HIM daily functions and train physicians/APRNs to dictate and e-sign dictation.
• Ensure records meet Joint Commission standards.

Skills

Release of information practices

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center, part of Lifepoint Health, seeks a Health Information Tech to provide clerical support and scanning duties within the HIM department, ensuring accurate records and regulatory compliance. You will assist physicians and staff, maintain confidentiality, and support chart completion tasks.

Key responsibilities include retrieving and logging records, notifying the Director of outstanding items, assisting with dictation setup, and helping with Joint Commission