**HIM/MEDICAL RECORDS SPECIALIST I

UHS • Kirkland, WA

91d

About The Position

The Health Information Management (HIM) Specialist I offers support as an important member of the health information management team by ensuring the quality maintenance of patient information/medical records, within all laws, rules and regulations of federal and state licensing agencies, and Joint Commission standards for the quality of patient care.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• At least one year experience in a medical office/behavioral health care setting preferred
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Outlook required

Responsibilities

• Maintain patient charts on the unit by ensuring all documentation is complete and accurate
• Process patient charts including assembling and scanning discharge charts within 48 hours after discharge
• Print transcriptions daily for Psychiatric Evaluations, H&P, Consults and Discharge Summaries
• Correctly route assembled patient charts to physicians for signature or dictation and follow up as needed
• Pull and refile onsite charts, order and return charts to and from off-site storage at Iron Mountain
• Manage post discharge loose filing, maintain patient log and chart checkout log
• Other HIM duties as needed and directed

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees