Health Information Management (HIM) Specialist

Shriners Children's • Philadelphia, PA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Facility Combined HIM Specialist performs various HIM functions and responsibilities including processing non-electric requests for information, issues with the DNFB/Provider Hold Report, and other duties as assigned. We have an opportunity for a full time Health Information Management (HIM) Specialist to join our team!

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Prior exposure to electronic medical record and/or document imaging systems and other healthcare computer applications .

Nice To Haves

• Associate or Bachelors in Health Information Management
• One year healthcare experience in medical records processing operation, physician office, business office and/or customer service
• Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)
• Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) through AHIMA
• Bilingual

Responsibilities

• Ensures appropriate Release of Information procedures are followed as required by SHC policies , and state/federal confidentiality regulations, including HIPAA and HITECH .
• Ensures authorizations for release of heath information are HIPAA compliant and releases patient information in accordance with minimum necessary guidelines .
• Scans and/or import requests accurately and timely for accessibility in the EMR system .
• Accurately preps, validate and scan paper medical record documents into the EMR within 48 hours of discharge or patient
• Serves as the facility liaison for DNFB/Provider Hold Report .
• Reports concerns or issues (as needed) .
• Monitors, assists, and follows up with physicians and other hospital staff in completion of deficiencies in the medical record , compiles , verifies data and prepares reports regarding patient related statistics and distributes/posts data .
• Serves as the Physician/Provider Liaison to resolve any chart completion concerns or issues .
• Provides back up to the HIM Manager for completing monthly Closed Chart Review and/or Monthly Monitors Review (as applicable) .
• Note: This is not an all-inclusive list of this job's responsibilities. The incumbent may be required to perform other related duties and participate in special projects a assigned.

Benefits

• medical coverage on their first day
• 403(b) and Roth 403 (b) Retirement Saving Plan with matching contributions of up to 6% after one year of service
• paid time off
• life insurance
• short term and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) plans
• Health Savings Account (HSA) if a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) is elected
• tuition reimbursement
• home & auto
• hospitalization
• critical illness
• pet insurance

What This Job Offers

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