HIM Specialist: Medical Records & Compliance

Proliance Surgeons; Edmonds (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Proliance Edmonds Orthopedic Center in Edmonds, WA is seeking a highly organized HIM / Medical Records Custodian to maintain accuracy, confidentiality, and accessibility of patient health records while supporting physicians and staff with timely medical-record services.

The ideal candidate will have strong HIPAA knowledge, attention to confidentiality, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced medical practice.

Qualifications

• HIPAA and medical-record requirements knowledge is essential.
• Maintain accuracy and accessibility of patient records.
• Process medical-record requests from various parties within required timeframes.

Responsibilities

• Maintain tracking for receipt of dictation and signatures.
• Communicate with physicians and care teams for timely documentation.
• Ensure compliance with state and center policies for medical records requests.
• Retrieve chart documentation as required by policy.
• Maintain confidentiality and privacy of health information.
• Assist in registration and transfer record handling as needed.

Skills

HIPAA knowledge

Medical-record management

Confidentiality

Communication

Attendance

Multi-tasking

Education

High School diploma/GED

Medical terminology knowledge

2 years experience in related field

Tools

Patient records system

Job description

Proliance Edmonds Orthopedic Center in Edmonds, WA is seeking a highly organized HIM / Medical Records Custodian to maintain accuracy, confidentiality, and accessibility of patient health records while supporting physicians and staff with timely medical-record services.

The ideal candidate will have strong HIPAA knowledge, attention to confidentiality, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced medical practice.