HEALTH INFORMATION SPECIALIST

DELAWARE HOSPICE INC•Milford, DE

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Delaware Hospice is actively seeking a part-time Health Information Specialist. This is a part-time role working 20 hours a week to include every other weekend. The Health Information Specialist is responsible for providing clerical and computer support to Inpatient Center clinical staff in the provision of hospice care and services. Assumes responsibility for the quality control of clinical data entered into the patients’ medical record. Functions within established policies and procedures to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations. Functions within established policies and procedures to assure compliance with federal and state hospice regulations.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Completion of a formal training program relevant to this position.
One year of medical office experience.
Knowledge of ICD 10 coding.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to build and maintain professional relationships with all staff.
Highly organized, detail oriented, and accurate.
Must be able to travel to all Delaware Hospice locations as needed.
May be required to lift and/or carry items up to 30 pounds.
May be required to work for extended hours in front of a video display terminal and use repetitive motions.
Must have sensory abilities to complete work assignments, communicate with internal and external customers and to complete the reporting and follow-up documentation responsibilities of the job.

Nice To Haves

Three or more years of medical office experience may be substituted for formal training.
Excellent computer skills preferred.

Responsibilities

Providing clerical and computer support to Inpatient Center clinical staff in the provision of hospice care and services.
Assumes responsibility for the quality control of clinical data entered into the patients’ medical record.
Functions within established policies and procedures to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations.
Functions within established policies and procedures to assure compliance with federal and state hospice regulations.