Health Information Mgmt. Quality Control Spec.
About The Position
Gardner Health Services is recruiting a full-time, 40-hour-per-week Health Information Management Quality Control Specialist for its Health Information Management Department, based at the corporate office in San Jose, California. The role monitors and audits the efficiency and accuracy of HIM functions and serves as a liaison and helpdesk for the department across scanning, release of information, and clinical staff support. It also involves auditing the electronic health record for scanning errors and misfiles, training newly hired staff on scanning, and completing special projects such as developing processes and communicating procedural or policy updates and changes. Some travel between sites is required. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, along with experience in the medical field, health record management or equivalent, NextGen or equivalent, and training. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered. Compensation and position level depend on relevant experience and education. The posting lists compensation for Release of Information Specialist at $22.00–$24.00 per hour. Gardner Health Services provides community-oriented medical and mental healthcare through clinics in the Bay Area, with a focus on the San Jose area. The organization describes its workplace as team-oriented and committed to employee growth, work-life balance, diversity, and inclusion.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent; equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
- Knowledge of medical terminology and computer terminology.
- At least 1 year of experience working in the medical field.
- At least 1 year of health record management experience or equivalent.
- At least 1 year of NextGen experience or equivalent.
- At least 1 year of training experience.
- Organizational and time-management skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Knowledge and understanding of document-scanning hardware and software functions.
- Basic knowledge of using a desktop computer.
- Knowledge of HIPAA and other state and federal privacy regulations.
- Some travel between sites is required.
- Additional documents and certifications may be required during hiring and credentialing.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and audit the efficiency and accuracy of HIM functions.
- Act as a liaison and helpdesk for the HIM department, including support for scanning, release of information, and clinical staff.
- Audit the EHR for scanning errors and misfiles.
- Train newly hired staff on the scanning function.
- Complete special projects, including developing processes.
- Communicate updates and changes to procedures and policies.
- Travel between sites as required.
Benefits
- Market-competitive salaries and benefits for eligible employees.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance with minimal out-of-pocket expenses for an entire family.
- 401(k) profit-sharing contributions.
- Life insurance.
- Employee assistance program.
- Annual education reimbursement.
- Paid time off and holiday leave bank.
- Healthy work-life balance.
- Commitment to diversity and inclusiveness.
- Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
