RHIT: Health Information & Records Specialist

AdamsPlace; West Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Earned Time Off

Holiday Incentive Pay

Health, Dental, Vision, Disability and

Life insurance

401k with generous company

Tuition Reimbursement

Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

NHC HealthCare Lexington in West Columbia, SC is seeking a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT). The role focuses on organizing patient files, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring timely documentation.

The candidate will perform clerical tasks and support chart audits while delivering reliable service in a team-driven, recognition-focused environment. The position emphasizes timely record preparation, proper sign-offs by physicians, and efficient handling of records from the

Qualifications

• The qualified applicant will be an organized self-starter with excellent time management skills and a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Ensure patient files are properly maintained and can be retrieved upon request or for scheduled appointments.
• Perform clerical tasks necessary for the proper maintenance of patient medical records.
• Reconcile all discharged records and follow up on missing documentation.
• Prepare, scan, verify, and index all patient records within 24 to 48 hours of discharge.
• Ensure physicians properly sign, date, and complete patient records before they are finalized.
• Arrange records from the skilled nursing facility in proper order, prepare them for storage, log them into the system, and place them in storage containers.
• Scan and photocopy records, and receive and send information via fax.
• Conduct periodic medical record audits and chart reviews.
• Answer telephone calls and respond to questions regarding patient medical records.

Skills

Records management

Clerical tasks

Time management

Communication

Job description

NHC HealthCare Lexington in West Columbia, SC is seeking a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT). The role focuses on organizing patient files, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring timely documentation.

The candidate will perform clerical tasks and support chart audits while delivering reliable service in a team-driven, recognition-focused environment. The position emphasizes timely record preparation, proper sign-offs by physicians, and efficient handling of records from the