HIMS Operations Specialist I - Scanning/QA/Birth Certificates

ECU Health; Greenville (NC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Benefits

Job summary

ECU Health is seeking a Regional HIMS Operations Specialist I in Greenville, NC. The role supports Health Information Management Services with organization, maintenance, and use of electronic health records, release of information, and vital records tasks.

The position requires attention to detail, foundational health information knowledge, and ability to work with paper and electronic records. Onsite Monday–Friday with standard day shift and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Must understand paper and electronic medical records.
• Medical terminology and computer experience preferred.
• One year of similar work environment experience preferred.
• Notary Public certification within 6 months of employment (as deemed necessary).
• Detail oriented and dependable; works well with others.

Responsibilities

• Prepare records for Release of Information and accurately prep/scan/QA charts.
• Resolve patient identity issues and prepare deficiency/delinquency lists for physicians.
• Perform duties for Vital Records and assist with special projects or reports as needed.

Skills

Detail oriented

Medical terminology

Electronic health records

Notary certification (<i>6 months</i>)

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Summary

Under the supervision of the Health Information Management Services (HIMS) Manager and/or Supervisor and the overall supervision of the Director of HIMS, the Regional HIMS Operations Specialist I demonstrates a commitment to excellence in patient and staff relations. As a member of the HIMS team, the Regional HIMS Operations Specialist I performs specialized health information activities necessary to organize, maintain, and use electronic health records. The Regional HIMS Operations Specialist I prepares records for Release of Information, accurately preps/scans/QA charts, performs necessary duties for Vital Records, resolves any patient identity issues, and prepares deficiency/delinquency lists for physicians. The Regional HIMS Operations Specialists I is required to perform and complete any additional duties associated with the HIMS department in a quality, effective manner and assist the HIMS Manager and/or Supervisor as needed. In addition, may be requested to complete special projects, run reports, etc.

Minimum Requirements

• High School or equivalent (prefer additional educational training) or higher.
• Medical Terminology and computer experience preferred.
• One year of similar work environment experience preferred.
• Notary Public certification required within 6 months of employment (as deemed necessary).
• Detail oriented, dependable and works well with others is necessary.
• Able to understand the paper medical record as well as the electronic medical record.

Pay Range

$16.31 - $23.78/hr

Other Information

• Onsite role (based out of Greenville, NC)
• Monday - Friday, full-time, day shift:
  • 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
• Great Benefits

About ECU Health

ECU Health is a mission-driven, 1,708-bed academic health care system serving more than 1.4 million people in 29 eastern North Carolina counties. The not-for-profit system is comprised of 13,000 team members, nine hospitals and a physician group that encompasses over 1,100 academic and community providers practicing in over 180 primary and specialty clinics located in more than 130 locations.

The flagship ECU Health Medical Center, a Level I Trauma Center, and ECU Health Maynard Children¿s Hospital serve as the primary teaching hospitals for the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University. ECU Health and the Brody School of Medicine share a combined academic mission to improve the health and well-being of eastern North Carolina through patient care, education and research.

General Statement

It is the goal of ECU Health and its entities to employ the most qualified individual who best matches the requirements for the vacant position.

Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of all pre-employment screenings, which may include an occupational health screening, criminal record check, education, reference, and licensure verification.

We value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Decisions of employment are made based on business needs, job requirements and applicant¿s qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint.