Health Information Specialist

Presbyterian Homes & Services•Cedar Rapids, IA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Presbyterian Homes & Services HallMar Village is seeking a full time Health Information Specialist for its team. The Health Information Specialist is responsible for overall resident clinical record quality in the care center. The Health Information Specialist is responsible for organizing and maintaining medical records for residents consistent with regulations, policies and procedures and established best practices.

Requirements

Long term care experience in medical records
Knowledge/experience of as a Health Unit Coordinator.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
Ability to manage multiple tasks/projects and deadlines simultaneously.
Demonstrated computer proficiency with Microsoft Office programs, medical software, data base user interface and query software and document management software.
Demonstrated compatibility with the PHS mission and operating philosophies.
Demonstrated ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language to communicate with all customers.

Nice To Haves

Degree in medical records technology preferred.
ICD-10 coding knowledge and experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain overall resident clinical record quality in accordance with established procedures and regulations.
Monitor the medical record for completeness and accuracy.
Gathering and organizing information for resident/patients’ health records
Processing forms for admissions, readmissions, discharges and resident transfers
Organizing, thinning and destroying health records per policy
Completing ICD-9 coding for all new residents/patients and on an ongoing basis for current residents/patients.