Health Info Management Assistant

St. Mary's Healthcare • Amsterdam, NY

12h

About The Position

St. Mary’s Healthcare is hiring a full-time Health Info Management Assistant for a day shift schedule of 40 hours per week. The role supports health information operations by receiving, analyzing, processing, and filing health information; checking records for completeness and timeliness; and auditing electronic and manual entries for accuracy. The assistant also provides general clerical support, handles requests for release of information according to regulatory requirements, and performs clerical and technical duties related to coding processes and procedures.

The hiring range is $17.51–$23.42. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law. Eligible shifts may qualify for differentials: 10% for weekday evening and weekend day shifts, 15% for weekday night shifts, and 21% for weekend evening and night shifts.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to organize and establish day-to-day priorities while applying critical thinking.
• Ability to multitask while remaining professional, focused, composed, and positive.
• Excellent customer service skills; demonstrates integrity, friendliness, and compassion.
• Ability to establish appropriate and effective rapport with others.
• Flexibility and initiative; able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Word and Excel.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to take and follow direction positively and appropriately.
• Ability to work both as part of a team and independently.
• Effective and appropriate written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to speak, read, write, and follow instructions in English.

Nice To Haves

• Willingness to embrace opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Receive, analyze, process, and file health information for completeness and timeliness.
• Audit electronic and manual entries for accuracy and facilitate resolution of issues.
• Assist with general clerical duties to maintain smooth operational flow.
• Process requests for release of information according to regulatory requirements.
• Notify physicians and appropriate parties of requests when required.
• Perform clerical and technical duties associated with coding processes and procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED