HIM Specialist

Garnet Health; Harris (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Garnet Health Medical Center-Catskill is hiring an HIM Specialist to reconcile and index medical records, ensuring completeness and regulatory compliance. The role supports professional development and utilizes resources such as tuition reimbursement to advance your health information management career.

You will work within Garnet Health's health information management team, contributing to accurate recordkeeping and efficient hospital operations while serving a diverse patient community.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education: High school diploma or equivalent; courses in medical terminology preferred.
• Minimum Experience: One year working in a HIM Department preferred; good organizational skills and knowledge of regulating agencies.
• Required Certification/Registration: None
• Physical Requirements: 80% sitting, 20% standing; ability to lift up to 25 lbs; able to communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Reconciling receipt of medical records, preps, scans and indexes the charts.
• Review records for completeness and compliance with Hospital policies and accrediting standards.
• Support career growth, tuition reimbursement programs, and participate in a collaborative team environment.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Critical thinking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Courses in medical terminology

Job description

Overview

At Garnet Health, the Hudson Valley’s leading integrated health system, you’ll find the perfect balance of a satisfying career and a rewarding lifestyle. Our focus is on patient-centric care with a collective of visionary leaders and dedicated and caring professionals working as a team to deliver the best for the people we serve. If you’re interested in a health system that’s both growing and award-winning, serving a diverse community that provides the best of both city and rural life, we invite to make your career home with us as a HIM Specialist on our Health Information Management team at/in Garnet Health Medical Center-Catskill.

Responsibilities

An employee who is required to reconcile receipt of the medical records, preps, scans and indexes the charts. Reviews the records for completeness and adequacy in order to ensure that they comply with the policies and standards established by the Hospital, Medical Staff and various hospital accrediting agencies.

At Garnet Health, we are committed to supporting your career growth and professional potential. We are responsive, attentive and dedicated to the success and satisfaction of our team members. Here, you’ll find resources that will help you excel in your career, tuition reimbursement programs for your continued education, and comprehensive health, dental and retirement benefits designed to fit your individual and family needs. Our inclusive and diverse team culture encourages you to contribute your exceptional talents, skills and perspectives to the success of our system, one another, our communities and our patients.

Join the Garnet Health team and let your excellence shine.

Salaries shown on independent jobs related websites reflect market averages and do not represent information obtained directly from Garnet Health System. We invite and encourage each candidate to discuss salary / hourly specifics during the application and hiring process.

The compensation range for the role is $18.74 - $19.30 hourly.

Garnet Health System provides a compensation range to comply with the New York State law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits. When determining a team member’s compensation and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).

Qualifications

Minimum Education: High school diploma or equivalent. Courses in medical terminology preferred

Minimum Experience: One (1) year working in a HIM Department preferred. Good organizational skills and some knowledge of various regulating agencies that affect healthcare institutions.

Required Certification/Registration: None

Physical Requirements: Occasional bending, twisting, stooping, kneeling and reaching is required. Requires 80% sitting and 20% standing or walking. Expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken word is required.

Working Conditions:

• Environmental Demands and Exposure to Hazards: Works in a clean, well- lighted, heated or ventilated facility. No routine exposure to hazards.
• Physical Demands: Demonstrates physical and functional ability to perform full anatomical range of motion to accomplish tasks. Evidence of visual and aural acuity and finger and hand dexterity to operate computer and office equipment. Can withstand long periods of sitting, standing and/or constant walking. Ability to lift 25 lbs.
• Mental Demands: Ability to foster collaborative relationships, to work well under pressure, to organize and synthesize new information, and prioritize tasks. Possesses critical thinking, analytical skills and flexibility. Ability to multi-task. Required detailed attention to work in an environment where interruptions cannot be controlled. Demonstrates sensitivity to customer needs and expectations. May be subject to irregular hours including evenings or potentially weekends to participate in operational and community events as necessary.