HIM Specialist

Anthony L. Jordan Health; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical (health) insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

403b retirement plan

Professional Development allowance

Job summary

Jordan Health is seeking a Health Information Management (HIM) Specialist to maintain accurate patient records in our EMR, ensure privacy compliance, and support clinical teams with information requests.

Under the Director of Health Information Management and Privacy Officer, you will review PHI for accuracy, organize data, and help keep Jordan Health compliant with federal and state regulations.

Qualifications

• Experience with EMR systems and PHI handling.
• Strong understanding of HIPAA privacy rules.
• Ability to read and interpret medical records and forms.

Responsibilities

• Maintain complete and accurate patient records in the EMR.
• Support clinical teams to ensure appropriate patient care.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state privacy laws when responding to information requests.
• Assist with Release of Information and data organization.

Skills

EMR proficiency

HIPAA knowledge

Medical terminology

Data integrity

Team player

Education

High School diploma / GED

RHIT / Medical Office Cert preferred

Tools

EMR system

Job description

The health services that became the Anthony L Jordan Health Corporation (Jordan Health) began more than 100 years ago, in 1904. As one of the first 5 Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) established in the nation, its roots are steeped in service to those who face barriers to health and health care, meeting their need for comprehensive medical, dentistry, behavioral health, and community services. Starting in northeast Rochester, NY, Jordan Health has since expanded to become a network of primary care offices and health centers serving residents living in three quadrants of Rochester, NY and in Canandaigua, N.Y.

Jordan Health is now seeking a Health Information Management (HIM) Specialist who, under the guidance of the Director of Health Information Management and Privacy Officer, is primarily responsible for updating and organizing protected patient related health information (PHI). To research and review data, in both hardcopy and electronic format, for accuracy and compliance with ethical, legal, and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

The HIM Specialist will ensure that:

• Jordan health maintains complete and accurate patient records in the Jordan Health electronic medical records system.
• Jordan Health clinical teams are empowered to provide appropriate patient care.
• Jordan Health is in full compliance with applicable federal and state privacy laws when responding to request for patient information.
• Jordan Health medical records team is responsive to patient request for assistance.

Education And Experience Required

• High School diploma or GED/Enrolled in a Health Information Technology degree program or Medical Office Assistant Certification course and/or two of experience in an HIM/medical record department or healthcare office setting with Release of Information/Correspondence preferred
• Or equivalent combination of education training and experience.
• RHIT/Medical Office Assisting Certification preferred

Licenses And Certifications Required

• RHIT/Medical Office Assisting Certification preferred

Special Skills, Knowledge Required

• Proficient computer skills
• Experience working in an electronic medical record (EMR) system preferred.
• Familiar with HIPPA privacy rules
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Ability to read and interpret medical records, forms, and authorizations
• Quality focus and deadline driven
• Team player

Benefits

• Jordan Health offers a competitive salary and full benefits offering including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 403b retirement plan. We offer Professional Development allowance.

Jordan Health offers equal opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color religion, age, sex, disability, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military or veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, domestic violence victim status, predisposing genetic characteristics or genetic information, or any other status protected by law.

About Jordan Health

Jordan Health is an independent FQHC, with Level III Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) designation through the National Committee on Quality Assurance. Jordan Health receives funding from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Jordan Health is a network of outpatient primary care offices with providers who follow a panel of patients. While independent, Jordan Health actively collaborates with the major hospital and healthcare systems in our operating area to provide a total safety net of healthcare services.