Health Information Specialist

NORTHWESTERN COUNSELING & SUPPORT SERVICES INC • St. Albans, VT

1d • $19 - $20 • Onsite

About The Position

The Health Information Specialist is part of a small Health Information Management team responsible for processing medical records requests and ensuring compliance within NCSS’s electronic medical record system. The role works with two electronic medical record (EMR) systems, researches requests to ensure adherence to state and federal privacy regulations, and processes documentation through a disclosure management system for secure transmission. It also performs compliance audits and serves as a liaison between NCSS, primary care physicians, and other requesting parties.

Candidates should have effective oral and written communication skills, attention to detail, strong customer service and time management skills, critical-thinking ability, and the ability to work as a coachable team player while maintaining strict confidentiality. NCSS is willing to train and mentor the right person. The stated qualification is a high school diploma, with or without experience. The position is located at the 130 FPR Family Center in Saint Albans, Vermont, and is full time.

Requirements

• High school diploma; experience is not required.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Detail-oriented.
• Strong customer service and time management skills.
• Critical-thinking ability.
• Able to work as a coachable team player.
• Able to maintain strict confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

• Background in the healthcare field.
• Solid understanding of HIPAA law.
• Experience within an electronic medical record environment.

Responsibilities

• Work within two electronic medical record (EMR) systems.
• Research medical records requests to ensure adherence to state and federal privacy regulations.
• Process appropriate documentation through the disclosure management system for secure transmission.
• Perform compliance audits on records access and other similar audit-based functions.
• Act as the liaison between NCSS and primary care physicians as well as other requesting parties.

Benefits

• Medical coverage.
• Dental coverage.
• Employer-matched retirement plan.
• Educational support.
• For those who qualify, an opportunity for $5,250 in student loan forgiveness after successful completion of the 6-month introductory period.

What This Job Offers

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