Health Information Management Specialist I (HIMS)

Heartland Community Health Center • Lawrence, KS

8d • $19 - $26

About The Position

To scan and assign incoming medical record documents that are received via multiple avenues; Accurately route documents to the appropriate provider and/or care team to facilitate patient care; Assist with staff needs associated with patient medical records.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required
• Ability to learn an Electronic Health Record software
• Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems, such as Microsoft Word and Excel and use of a printer/copier/fax
• Ability to think critically, identify solutions and self-monitor accuracy of work performed
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
• Ability to perform work with minimal supervision and work within a strict timeframe
• Agree to uphold Heartland’s guiding values of Compassion, Respect, Collaboration, and Integrit y
• Required to spend long hours on the computer entering various forms of data which requires attention to detail and high levels of accuracy
• Required to spend long hours in intense concentration
• Required to spend hours sitting and using office equipment and computers, which can cause muscle strain
• Required to read, write and speak English
• Requires sufficient hearing level, or reasonable accommodations, to be able to effectively communicate with people directly or by telephone
• Occasionally lift items weighing up to 25 pounds
• Full time job that averages 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday as scheduled
• Hours are generally between 8am-5pm as scheduled and may be altered by supervisor(s) as needed

Nice To Haves

• Health Information Management Services experience preferred
• Medical terminology background preferred

Responsibilities

• Ensures the accurate and timely collection of clinical documentation that is generated on paper during patient care and treatment
• Ensures paper clinical documentation is scanned properly and merged into the patient’s chart
• Ensures all paper and electronic documents are filed in the correct folder and/or attached to the correct order or referral
• Accurately assigns all documents to the provider, care team, and other staff as indicated
• Observes confidentiality and safeguards all patient related information
• Provides reports to supervisor as requested
• Provides excellent internal customer service
• Maintains current knowledge to effectively perform duties and responsibilities
• Other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

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