Health Information Management (HIM) Specialist - Remote

Proliance Surgeons•Seattle, WA

19h•$21 - $30•Remote

About The Position

The Health Information Management Specialist coordinates medical records, physician dictation and transcription, and other administrative duties. The position is remote for candidates currently located in, or willing to relocate to, Washington State, Arizona, Florida, Idaho, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Rhode Island, Texas, or Tennessee, and requires working Pacific Time hours. The role also includes assisting with surgery patient registration and other duties assigned, including Patient Services Representative duties. The position supports accurate and confidential medical-record management, compliance with applicable requirements, and timely handling of records and related requests. It contributes to department goals, continuing education, professional development, and the appropriate use of Surgery Center resources. The description notes that work in the surgery center during business hours and travel to other work locations may be required.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Comply with company policies, procedures, practices, and business ethics guidelines.
Complete job-required training.
Comply with applicable laws and regulations, including HIPAA, Stark, OSHA, and employment laws.
Demonstrate prompt and reliable attendance.
Work in the surgery center during business hours when required.
Travel independently throughout the surgery center, which may include moving between floors.
Work efficiently and productively, handle interruptions appropriately, and meet deadlines.
Communicate and interact respectfully and professionally.
Prioritize workload while remaining flexible to meet daily operational expectations.
Apply logical thinking to define problems, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Understand and execute a variety of instructions.
Effectively operate equipment and communicate on and operate the phone system.
Work independently with minimal supervision.
Travel to other work locations if required.
For the remote arrangement, be located in or willing to relocate to Washington State, Arizona, Florida, Idaho, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Rhode Island, Texas, or Tennessee, and be able to work Pacific Time hours.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of medical terminology.
Two years of experience in a related field.

Responsibilities

Maintain an accurate tracking file for receipt of dictation and signatures.
Communicate with physicians and care teams to support timely receipt of dictation and signatures.
Meet active annual medical records department goals through chart audits and compliance.
Verify and follow state-mandated requirements for medical-record requests.
Issue invoices and track payments from entities requesting medical records.
Retrieve appropriate chart documentation for returning patients according to facility policy.
Maintain confidentiality and compliance measures for medical-record maintenance at the center.
Track completion of pathology reports.
Assist with surgery patient registration, including obtaining appropriate insurance information and patient signatures.
Assist in retrieving hospital and emergency-room records for transfer patients and/or cases.
Report employee and/or patient or visitor events through the established reporting process.
Support the development and education of self, colleagues, trainees, and students, including serving as a preceptor as needed.
Participate in continuing education and meet departmental continuing-education requirements.
Help manage controllable costs through proper, non-wasteful use of Surgery Center resources.
Perform other assigned duties, including duties assigned to Patient Services Representatives.