Health Information Technician

Bluestone Physician Services•St. Paul, MN

12h•$18 - $21•Remote

About The Position

Bluestone Physician Services’ unique, robust model of care goes beyond primary care services. Our model is tailored to patients living with multiple chronic conditions and disabilities. Bluestone recognizes that patients need a customized approach to care that is preventative, proactive and includes all members of the care team. Medical providers, nurses and social workers collaborate with patients’ other healthcare providers and families. Our Care Model delivers customized care that is preventive, proactive, and includes all members of the care team, patients and their families. Our patients experience 21% less ER visits, 36% less hospitalization and 41% less hospital re-admissions compared to patients with similar conditions and complexities. Bluestone has locations in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Florida and uses a mobile clinic approach to provide care to patients within Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Group Home Facilities. At Bluestone, our employees are our most valuable asset. We know our success is only possible through the hard work and dedication of each of our employees. Bluestone has been named to the Star Tribune's Top Workplace list for the 13th year in a row! Bluestone also achieved Top Workplace USA 2021-2025! Position Overview: Come join Bluestone as a Health Information Technician! Responsibilities include but are not limited to: taking incoming calls from facilities and outside vendors, managing internal and external release requests via multiple request platforms (e.g., fax, email, phone, Bluestone Bridge, and EHR messaging), uploading information into electronic patient files, working with payer chart audits, sending of visit summaries to facilities, and requesting outside patient records. All of these job functions and others must be completed while maintaining proper HIPAA guidelines. This position will support each of Bluestone's markets. Schedule: Full-time position, day shift hours, no evenings, weekends or holidays. Hours are 8am to 5pm Monday thru Thursday & 8am to 3pm on Fridays. Location: Work from home in one of our market locations within Minnesota, Wisconsin or Floria. Salary: $18-21/hr. Salary will be commensurate with experience.

Requirements

Education/Certification/Experience
Health Information Management (HIM) certification preferred
2 years of experience working in a healthcare field preferred
Experience working with Electronic Medical Records preferred
Knowledge of medical terminology
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Must have strong organizational, customer service, and multitasking skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Strong interpersonal and technical skills
Skill in identifying and resolving problems
Proficient at verbal and written communication
Ability to work independently to meet company goals and timelines
Ability to deal with change and ambiguity
Detail oriented and accurate
Ability to work in a fast-paced and high-volume environment
Intermediate-level computer proficiency
Demonstrated compatibility with Bluestone’s mission and operating philosophies
Demonstrated ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language

Nice To Haves

Health Information Management (HIM) certification preferred
2 years of experience working in a healthcare field preferred
Experience working with Electronic Medical Records preferred

Responsibilities

Completes internal and external requests for medical records
Obtains new patient medical history
Uses internal patient portal to communicate with providers, family, and community members
Upholds quality standards by following HIPAA g uidelines.
Retains work operations by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs
Enhances medical records and clinic reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments