Health Information Services Specialist I/II - Physician Enterprise - Full Time

Kern Medical • Bakersfield, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Kern Medical is seeking a Health Information Services Specialist I/II to perform healthcare information support activities. This role may involve forms control, records processing, chart completion, and release of information. The Health Information Services Specialist I is the entry-level position, while the Health Information Services Specialist II performs more responsible and complex assignments. This is a full-time position within the Physician Enterprise.

Requirements

• High School Diploma, G.E.D., or equivalent
• Level I: One (1) year of experience in medical records, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to obtain the knowledge and skill to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.
• Level II: Two (2) years of experience in medical records, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to obtain the knowledge and skill to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.
• Knowledge of English grammar usage and spelling, customer service principles; basic filing and record keeping principles, medical terminology, HIPAA privacy practices and compliance practices, medical record file room operations.
• Ability to operate a variety of office machines; communicate effectively both orally and in writing sufficient to perform the essential functions; use computers and various software to accomplish work; problem solve; proofread.
• Some assignments may require certification of typing/keyboard speed of 40 net words per minute.
• If position responsibilities require driving a personal vehicle, then possession of a current valid California Driver’s License and adherence to the Kern County Hospital Authority Vehicle Use and Driving Standard Policy (ENG-EC-119) is required.
• If position responsibilities require driving a vehicle owned, leased or rented by Kern Medical, then possession of a current valid California Driver’s license, a signed authorization for Release of Drivers Record Information and adherence to the Kern County Hospital Authority Vehicle Use and Driving Standard Policy (ENG-EC-119) is required.

Nice To Haves

• A class in medical terminology is preferred.
• Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or Register Health Information Administrator (RHIA) certification is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Responds to requests from patients, families, and staff for information and inquiries related to patients, policies, and/or other related information.
• Researches records discrepancies and resolves patient requests.
• Reviews and analyzes medical information for documentation accuracy and completion.
• Collects and processes health information, entering it into proper patient charts and information systems.
• Prepares, organizes, files, reconciles, and records a variety of healthcare data and information; processes patient records.
• Creates, organizes, verifies, and processes a variety of healthcare charts, files, and other documents by retrieving records, maintaining chart tracking accuracy, obtaining discharge records, updating and preparing patient folders, and ordering and filing charts.
• Compiles and maintains fiscal information, updates patients account records, and prepares related reports.
• Prepares meeting agendas; attends meetings and takes minutes; distributes meeting minutes to appropriate individuals.
• Creates, updates, and maintains forms database.
• Prepares, scans and commits documents to online archive; verifies the accuracy of scanned documents with source documents; and ensures documents are properly indexed for accurate retrieval.
• Reviews scanned information to ensure accuracy, assignment, tracking and release of chart deficiencies.
• Participates in compliance audits.
• Identifies process inefficiencies and recommends policy, process, and systems improvements; educates and assists clinical staff with awareness and resolution of issues preventing chart completion.
• Responds to requests for the release of medical information and ensures compliance with HIPAA regulations; prepares birth certificates.
• Represents functional area at HIPAA compliance meetings and reports information back to department.
• Performs other job related duties as required.

Benefits

• New Hire Premium : +6% of base rate of pay
• Matched up to 6% if contributed to Deferred Compensation Plan
• Shift Differential Pay : varies per classification
• Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Eligibility for participation and company contributions into the Kern County Employees’ Retirement Plan.

What This Job Offers

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