Support Specialist I - Temporary

Jefferson Healthcare; Port Townsend (WA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Wage increase

Inclusive environment

Job summary

Jefferson Healthcare in Port Townsend, WA, is seeking a Temporary Support Specialist I to join the Health Information Management (HIM) team. You will support patient data workflows and clerical tasks in a small, close-knit hospital setting.

Responsibilities include data entry, chart handling, document transcription, and answering calls, with a 40-hour work week on the day shift; employment is temporary and contingent on completion of pre-employment screenings.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Previous work experience preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Enters data into computer systems
• Prepares birth certificates
• Documents and transcribes reports
• Answers the phone and routes calls as appropriate
• Performs chart filling and retrieval functions

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Support Specialist I - Temporary

Health Information Management - HIM

Announcement #349632

Jefferson Healthcare is looking for a Temporary Support Specialist I in the Health Information Management Department. We have a tight-knit team that is committed to providing the very best patient care. If you are looking to work with an exceptional team of professionals, we encourage you to consider this temporary position with Jefferson Healthcare.

What can we offer you?

• Competitive wages based on experience
• 15% increase in base wage in lieu of benefits
• Supportive and inclusive work environment

Position Description

Performs a variety of clerical support functions for the Health Information Management team.

Major Responsibilities

• Enters data into computer systems
• Prepares birth certificates
• Documents and transcribes reports
• Answers the phone and routes calls as appropriate
• Performs chart filling and retrieval functions

Education and/or Experience

• High School diploma or GED equivalent required
• Previous work experience preferred, but not required

Schedule

1.0 FTE; 40 hours/week; Day Shift (0800-1630)

This position will remain open until filled.

Who We Are

Jefferson Healthcare is one of the Top Employers on the beautiful Olympic Peninsula and in close proximity to Seattle, Victoria, BC and Vancouver. We are a DNV accredited, 5 Star rated 25-bed Critical Access Hospital with six rural health clinics and a wide scope of specialty services; we provide exceptional care for more than 25,000 residents of East Jefferson County. We have numerous accreditations and awards and are recognized as Achieving Best Care by the Washington State Hospital Association. If you are looking to work with an exceptional team of professionals, we encourage you to consider Jefferson Healthcare. Work where your talent is truly appreciated.

Our Home

Port Townsend has been named as one of the coolest small towns in America ... with good reason. There are festivals almost every weekend, endless recreational/hiking/skiing/sailing activities, great places to eat, and a strong and vibrant community feel. National Geographic calls Port Townsend "one of the most sophisticated places west of Seattle" and we continue to receive awards year after year, such as 50 Safest Cities in Washington (Safewise.com), and 16 Best Places to Live in the US in 2015 (nearby Port Angeles by Outdoors Magazine). Come check us out!

Jefferson Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity and ... encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

Disclaimer: As part of Jefferson Healthcare's commitment to a safe and high-quality workplace, all candidates are required to complete pre-employment screenings, including a criminal background check, and for certain positions, a drug test.

Screenings are conducted in accordance with RCW 43.43.815, RCW 43.43.830-.842, and RCW 49.44.240, as well as Jefferson Healthcare's Drug and Alcohol Policy. Roles designated as safety-sensitive may be tested under a standard or modified (non-THC) drug panel, consistent with Washington State law.