Health Information Specialist
About The Position
The College of Dentistry is seeking a Health Information Specialist to manage the lifecycle of dental records, from active maintenance through secure retention and disposal of inactive files. Creating duplicate records for various purposes (continued care, insurance processing, legal issues, and personal reasons). Fulfilling record requests and ensuring compliance via mail, fax, and email Answering the telephone in Dental Records, addressing issues from patients and staff members. Operating the switchboard as needed to route calls to the appropriate clinics or departments Staffing the Patient Services desk (as needed), registering new patients, and checking in returning patients. Additional duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Certification as a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT); or a high school diploma or equivalent and three years of relevant experience.
- Appropriate college course work or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.
Nice To Haves
- Experience using Outlook and axiUm (or a similar system)
- Familiarity with Excel, Word, and GlobalSCAPE
- Bilingual skills (English/Spanish) a plus
- Computer skills
- Ability to communicate effectively and efficiently, orally, electronically, and in writing with prospective patients and co-workers.
- Ability to climb, reaching above shoulder height, kneeling, bending and repetitive pushing or pulling.
Responsibilities
- Manage the lifecycle of dental records, from active maintenance through secure retention and disposal of inactive files.
- Creating duplicate records for various purposes (continued care, insurance processing, legal issues, and personal reasons).
- Fulfilling record requests and ensuring compliance via mail, fax, and email
- Answering the telephone in Dental Records, addressing issues from patients and staff members.
- Operating the switchboard as needed to route calls to the appropriate clinics or departments
- Staffing the Patient Services desk (as needed), registering new patients, and checking in returning patients.
- Additional duties as assigned.
Benefits
- The University of Florida offers low-cost State Health plans, a number of Dental plans to fit you and your family’s needs, and Vision.
- Domestic partner coverage through GatorCare is also available.
- Optional plans such as life, disability, legal and accident insurance are also available.
- Build your retirement roadmap with competitive pension plans, investment accounts and a host of voluntary add-ons, such as 457 deferred compensation and 403(b) plans.
- UF provides a variety of leave programs including vacation, sick leave, 11 paid holidays, personal leave days, and family medical leave.
- TEAMS employees accrue approximately 22 vacation days annually, 13 sick days annually, and 4 personal leave days, typically used during the holiday closing period (accruals based on full-time employment).
- UF also provides you the flexibility to deal with life’s challenges by offering paid family leave, eight full weeks of leave over a 24-month period.
- UF Employees are also eligible for the GatorPerks discount program , which provides big savings at various businesses and retailers!
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
