Impactful Hospice Health Information Specialist

Gilchrist Hospice in collaboration with Inova; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Gilchrist Hospice in collaboration with Inova seeks an HIM Specialist to support interdisciplinary teams by maintaining comprehensive medical records and performing general secretarial duties. The role emphasizes regulatory compliance and timely handling of patient information.

The ideal candidate has HS Diploma or GED and healthcare or administrative experience; proficiency with office software and EMR systems is valued for efficient chart management and IDT coordination.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma, GED or equivalent required.
• Experience in health care field is preferred; 1 year customer service or administrative experience, with higher education substituting for experience.

Responsibilities

• Generate and file patient-related information for the medical record per policy and regulatory requirements.
• Prepares mailings to physicians and ensures MD orders are received, signed and returned within 30 days; hand delivers forms when needed.
• Run Missing Plans of Care and Orders reports to obtain missing information.
• Request medical records from doctors’ offices, hospitals, facilities and/or family members.
• Print patient care plans and demographic data from the EMR for transfers; respond to record requests to facilitate treatment.

Skills

Medical terminology

Office software

Communication

Filing

Multi-tasking

Time management

Data entry

EMR navigation

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Database applications

EMR systems

Job description

Gilchrist Hospice in collaboration with Inova seeks an HIM Specialist to support interdisciplinary teams by maintaining comprehensive medical records and performing general secretarial duties. The role emphasizes regulatory compliance and timely handling of patient information.

The ideal candidate has HS Diploma or GED and healthcare or administrative experience; proficiency with office software and EMR systems is valued for efficient chart management and IDT coordination.