HIM Support Specialist

Grmc; Silver City (NM); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

GRMC in Silver City, NM seeks a HIM Support Specialist to provide clerical support for the Health Information Management Department. Responsibilities include filing, scanning, indexing, answering phones, preparing correspondence, and handling requests for release of patient information.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, strong typing and computer skills, and clerical experience; familiarity with medical terminology is a plus. HIPAA and privacy compliance are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED.
• Proficient typing and computer skills.
• Clerical experience preferred.
• Some knowledge of medical terminology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Retrieves discharged patient charts and paper records.
• Reconciles records with census logs and prepares scanning documents.
• Analyzes charts for completeness and signatures.
• Scans and indexes records accurately and promptly.
• Answers the telephone, transfers calls and takes messages.
• Greets visitors and assists patient and visitor needs courteously.
• Handles requests for patient records per policy and procedure.
• Assists physicians with chart issues and delivers charts.
• Performs filing, faxing, copying and mail processing tasks.
• Prepares correspondence and compiles reports.
• Conducts interviews with new mothers and enters Birth Registry data.
• Orders and stocks supplies; keeps work area clean.

Skills

Typing

Computer applications

Clerical experience

Medical terminology

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The HIM Support Specialist is responsible for providing clerical support for the Health Information Management Department. S/he performs clerical functions such as filing, scanning and indexing. S/he answers phones, prepares correspondence, assembles and analyzes records, and responds to requests for release of patient information.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Retrieves discharged patient charts and paper records.
• Reconciles records with patient census logs, verifies patient name and account number, and prepares documents for scanning.
• Analyzes charts for completeness and signatures.
• Scans and indexes records in a timely manner, ensuring quality and accuracy.
• Answers the telephone, transfers calls and takes messages.
• Greets visitors, and ensures that patient and visitor needs are addressed in a prompt and courteous manner.
• Handles requests for patient records according to policy and procedure.
• Assists physicians with chart issues.
• Delivers charts to physicians.
• Performs various clerical functions, such as filing, faxing, copying and processing mail.
• Prepares correspondence and compiles reports.
• Conducts interviews with new mothers and enters data into the Birth Registry. Prepares Paternity Papers as needed.
• Orders and stocks department supplies, and maintains a clean work area.
• Follows all HIPAA, Federal, and State Confidentiality, Privacy and Security Laws.
• Additional Duties as assigned.

Requirements

EDUCATION & TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Proficient in typing and computer applications
• Clerical experience preferred
• Some knowledge of medical terminology preferred

Note: Job description available upon request

All required documents must be presented at time of hire.

EXTERNAL APPLICANT: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.

GRMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer