Health Information Management Specialist
About The Position
The Health Information Management Specialist supports the Health Information Management department by maintaining paper and electronic health records accurately and promptly, in accordance with hospital policies, regulatory requirements, and HIPAA privacy standards. Core work includes chart analysis, scanning, release of information, physician communication, and data management. The specialist is a knowledgeable resource on HIM systems and workflows and may assume leadership within designated functional areas. This is an onsite position at SageWest Health Care’s hospital in Lander, Wyoming, seeking seasonal coverage. SageWest Health Care operates hospitals in Riverton and Lander, Wyoming, and provides services including inpatient care, emergency services, surgery, imaging, laboratory diagnostics, primary care, infusion services, and women’s health.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent, including education equivalent to completion of secondary school, or demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the role.
- At least 3 years of experience in Health Information Management functions.
- Familiarity with HIPAA and healthcare privacy requirements.
- Knowledge of medical terminology and the structure of medical records.
- High attention to detail and accuracy, with the ability to meet deadlines.
- Competence using electronic health records, document imaging, and office software.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills.
- Ability to work independently and adapt in a high-volume, time-sensitive environment.
- Ability to multitask and prioritize workload effectively.
Nice To Haves
- Post-secondary medical terminology training (certificate, diploma, or program graduate).
- At least 1 year of experience in chart analysis.
Responsibilities
- Collect discharged patient charts through rounding and reconcile them with discharge logs.
- Prepare, scan, index, and quality-check medical records in the EMR system accurately and promptly.
- Analyze medical records for completion and assign or reassign provider deficiencies according to facility policy and regulatory standards.
- Process requests for patient medical records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Assist physicians with record-completion processes and monitor documentation timeliness.
- Retrieve, sort, and manage patient medical records and related correspondence.
- Maintain logs, track deficiencies, and generate reports as directed.
- Support chart assembly, data abstraction, and HIM-related audits.
- Participate in department meetings and performance-improvement initiatives.
- Serve as the primary or backup for designated HIM functions.
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Education Level
High school or GED
