Specialist, Health Information

Retama Hospital; Selma (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Retama Hospital is seeking a Health Information Specialist to join the Health Information Management team in Selma. Under the Health Information Manager, you will organize, maintain and utilize the electronic health record in accordance with policies and standards, while upholding strict confidentiality and regulatory compliance.

You will ensure compliance with Federal and State regulations including HIPAA and Joint Commission as part of day-to-day health information activities within a hospital

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• One year of health care experience in a health care environment with an Electronic Health Record (EHR) is preferred.
• One year of strong customer service experience may be substituted for health care experience.
• Experience in a large health care facility is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Organize, maintain and use the electronic health record consistent with health record policies and standards.
• Follows strict confidential guidelines.
• Complies with all Federal and State regulations and accrediting bodies including HIPAA and Joint Commission.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the direct supervision of the Health Information Manager, Medical Records Department, the Health Information Specialist performs specialized health information activities necessary to organize, maintain and use the electronic health record consistent with the health record policies and standards. Follows strict confidential guidelines. Contributes to the overall success of the Health Information Management team. Complies with all Federal and State regulations and accrediting bodies including but not limited to HIPAA and Joint Commission.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or equivalent is required. One year of health care experience in a health care environment with an Electronic Health Record (EHR) is preferred. One year of strong customer service experience may be substituted for health care experience. Experience in a large health care facility is preferred.