HIM Records & Data Specialist II

jeffersonhealthcare; Port Townsend (WA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Top benefits package

Hands-on training

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Jefferson Healthcare in Port Townsend, WA, seeks a full-time Support Specialist II in the Health Information Management (HIM) department to perform clerical support, manage release of information, and ensure accurate chart handling.

The role emphasizes data entry, records analysis, QA data gathering, and creating birth certificates, with a 40-hour work week, day shift, and opportunities for hands-on training and advancement in a collaborative, patient‑focused environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Minimum of six months experience as HIM Support Specialist I or two years previous experience in Health Information Management required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares records for release of patient information in compliance with regulatory requirements
• Maintains release of information and correspondence database
• Analyzes and assembles records
• Provides Quality Assurance/Improvement data gathering utilizing established criteria and data programs
• Performs analysis of healthcare records for adequacy and completeness of documentation
• Enters data into computer systems
• Prepares birth certificates
• Documents and transcribes reports
• Answers the phone and routes calls as appropriate
• Performs chart filing and retrieval functions

Education

High School diploma or GED equivalent

Job description

Jefferson Healthcare in Port Townsend, WA, seeks a full-time Support Specialist II in the Health Information Management (HIM) department to perform clerical support, manage release of information, and ensure accurate chart handling.

The role emphasizes data entry, records analysis, QA data gathering, and creating birth certificates, with a 40-hour work week, day shift, and opportunities for hands-on training and advancement in a collaborative, patient‑focused environment.