HEALTH INFO SPEC

Covenant Health • Knoxville, TN

88d

About The Position

Covenant Health is the region’s top-performing healthcare network with 10 hospitals, outpatient and specialty services, and Covenant Medical Group, our area’s fastest-growing physician practice division. Headquartered in Knoxville, Covenant Health is a community-owned integrated healthcare delivery system and the area’s largest employer. Our more than 11,000 employees, volunteers, and 1,500 affiliated physicians are dedicated to improving the quality of life for the more than two million patients and families we serve every year. Covenant Health is the only healthcare system in East Tennessee to be named a Forbes “Best Employer” seven times. The Health Information Specialist compiles and maintains statistics for the department and other areas, maintains the integrity of the Master Patient Index, prepares monthly birth and death reports for the State of Tennessee, and provides support to staff during peak workloads. The role also involves analyzing reports, assisting with quality improvement activities, maintaining microfilm, training new employees, and serving as a resource for staff members.

Requirements

• Minimum Education: None specified; will accept any combination of formal education and/or prior work experience sufficient to demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skill and ability needed to perform the essential tasks of the job, typically such as would be equivalent to a high school diploma or GED. Preference may be given to individuals possessing a HS diploma or GED.
• Minimum Experience: Two (2) years experience in an acute care Medical Record Department preferred.
• Detail-oriented, good organization skills, ability to work independently, strong interpersonal skills.
• Licensure Requirement: None.

Responsibilities

• Compiles and maintains statistics for the department and other areas.
• Serves as a support to clerical and analyst positions within the department.
• Assists in the training of new employees.
• Prepare the monthly birth and mortality reports for the State Department of Vital Records in a timely manner.
• Maintains microfilm.
• Assists with quality improvement activities and special projects.
• Maintains MPI integrity by performing merges, additions, deletions, and revisions.
• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, inservices and workshops.
• Attends meetings and serves on committees or teams as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
• Demonstrates ability to meet or exceed departmental quality and quantity standards.
• Adheres to hospital and departmental policies and procedures, including those related to safety and infection control.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees