HIM Specialist: Medical Records & Compliance

Chapters Health System, Inc.; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Chapters Health System, Inc. is seeking an HIM Specialist to prepare and maintain patient medical records, including tracking, assembling, and scanning documents within established timeframes.

The role involves auditing admissions paperwork for completeness and ensuring all documents are properly filed in the electronic medical record system. Responsibilities include tracking physician signatures, auditing records after discharge or death, and supervising volunteers in the HIM office.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 2 years of general office experience in a healthcare facility.
• Medical record experience preferred.
• High school diploma required; college courses or degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and track admissions paperwork to establish a medical record for each patient.
• Audit admission documents for timeliness and completeness, including consents and certifications.
• Track and process physician signatures and ensure signed copies are scanned into the EMR.
• Audit and finalize medical records within 30 days of discharge or death; monitor deficiencies.
• Supervise volunteers in the HIM office and assist with team meetings as needed.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Tools

EMR systems

Excel

Job description

Chapters Health System, Inc. is seeking an HIM Specialist to prepare and maintain patient medical records, including tracking, assembling, and scanning documents within established timeframes.

The role involves auditing admissions paperwork for completeness and ensuring all documents are properly filed in the electronic medical record system. Responsibilities include tracking physician signatures, auditing records after discharge or death, and supervising volunteers in the HIM office.