Health Information Specialist

Delaware Hospice•Milford, DE

About The Position

Delaware Hospice is seeking a part-time Health Information Specialist to provide clerical and computer support to Inpatient Center clinical staff in the provision of hospice care and services. The position is responsible for quality control of clinical data entered into patients’ medical records and for working within established policies and procedures to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations, including hospice regulations. The role is 20 hours per week and includes every other weekend. The specialist must be able to travel to Delaware Hospice locations as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Completion of a formal training program relevant to the position, or at least three years of medical office experience as a substitute for formal training.
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.
Ability to travel to Delaware Hospice locations as needed.
Ability to lift and/or carry items up to 30 pounds, if required.
Ability to work extended hours in front of a video display terminal and perform repetitive motions, if required.
Sensory abilities sufficient to complete work assignments, communicate with internal and external customers, and complete reporting and follow-up documentation responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

Excellent computer skills preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide clerical and computer support to Inpatient Center clinical staff in the provision of hospice care and services.
Ensure the quality of clinical data entered into patients’ medical records.
Follow established policies and procedures to support compliance with federal and state hospice regulations.
Travel to Delaware Hospice locations as needed.