HIPAA-Savvy Health Information Specialist

Cherry Health; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Loan repayment program

Medical Insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Retirement plan

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Cherry Health in Michigan seeks a Health Information Technician to maintain confidential patient records, ensure accuracy, and comply with HIPAA, HITECH, and Meaningful Use standards. The role emphasizes data integrity, audit readiness, and secure information release.

You will prepare records for electronic capture, process electronically transmitted data, and support staff through training on health information processes.

Qualifications

• Experience with data entry and 10-key by touch.
• Understanding of medical terminology and healthcare data.
• Familiarity with HIPAA confidentiality and release of information.
• Ability to operate scanning software and EHR tools.

Responsibilities

• Prepare records for capture in the electronic chart per guidelines.
• Release information to authorized persons per HIPAA and state rules.
• Process electronically transmitted information accurately.
• Perform peer audits to ensure accuracy and quality.
• Maintain and support integrity of the EHR and related records.
• Train and assist staff on Health Information processes.
• Handle other duties as assigned.

Skills

10-key by touch

Data entry

Deadlines

Medical terminology

Scanning software

Time management

Verbal and written communication

Microsoft Office

HIPAA knowledge

Independent work in a team

Education

High School / Equivalent

Health Information Technician certification

Tools

NextGen EHR

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Cherry Health in Michigan seeks a Health Information Technician to maintain confidential patient records, ensure accuracy, and comply with HIPAA, HITECH, and Meaningful Use standards. The role emphasizes data integrity, audit readiness, and secure information release.

You will prepare records for electronic capture, process electronically transmitted data, and support staff through training on health information processes.