HIM Specialist

Suvida Healthcare; United States; Remote; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Suvida Healthcare seeks an HIM Specialist to oversee patient health information within the center or network. You will ensure accurate, secure management of medical records, update policies, train staff, and oversee vendor relationships.

Focus on data security and compliant practices in a fast-paced environment. This role requires ensuring accurate data collection, secure storage, and efficient handling of records while leveraging technology to improve processes and maintain regulatory

Qualifications

• Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Customer service experience preferred
• Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred

Responsibilities

• Retrieve outside records (e.g. PCP, specialist, imaging) not assigned to vendor using all methods (fax, phone, Outside Care)
• Respond to Provider messages in the EMR regarding questions and requests for records
• Collaborate with Center staff to improve ROI processes for outside records
• Ensure patient data (medical histories, diagnoses, test results) is accurate, secure and accessible
• Comply with medical, legal, and ethical standards
• Enter information into electronic medical records (eMR) and monitor accuracy
• Facilitate correction of identified errors in medical records
• Communicate upcoming changes that may impact operations (new providers, center openings, process changes)
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Communication skills

Customer service

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

EMR system

Job description

What You’ll Do

Position Summary

The HIM Specialist will oversee the management and organization of patient health information within the Suvida healthcare center or network. This role is key in ensuring accurate, secure, and efficient handling of medical records. The HIM Specialist will manage patient data by ensuring accurate collection, secure storage, and compliance with regulations. They will utilize technology to improve data processes, train staff on best practices, and oversee vendor relationships. Additionally, they will focus on maintaining data security, updating policies, and solving problems in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Retrieval of outside records (e.g. previous PCP, specialist, imaging, etc) not assigned to vendor. Leverage all methods to retrieve records (e.g. fax, call, utilize Outside Care, etc).
• Respond to Provider messages in Elation regarding questions and records requests.
• Works with Center staff to improve the process of getting ROIs completed with patients so we can improve collection of outside records.
• Ensures that patient data, such as medical histories, diagnoses, and test results, is accurate secure and accessible.
• Complies with medical, legal, and ethical standards.
• Enters information into electronic medical records (eMR) and monitors the information for accuracy.
• Facilitates correction of identified errors in the medical records.
• Communicate upcoming changes that may impact operations, such as new providers, center openings, or processadjustments.
• Other duties as assigned.

What You’ll Bring

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Outstanding knowledge and understanding of applicable laws and regulations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Customer service experience (preferred)
• Bilingual in Spanish and English (preferred)

Education, Experience, Licensure, or Certification Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalentrequired

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