HIM Specialist, Days, PRN

Summit Pacific Medical Center • Elma, WA

3d • $19 - $28 • Onsite

About The Position

Assembles and organizes inpatient and outpatient medical records; files and retrieves patient records as requested by healthcare professionals. Maintains medical records in such a way that they are complete and available for ongoing care of patients. This occurs in both paper medical record and in electronic medical records. Works cooperatively and effectively as a member of the total patient care team.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate’s degree preferred.
• One year of clerical experience; medical records/medical office experience preferred.
• Must be able to thrive in a fast –pace and high volume professional environment while maintaining timely and accurate records.
• Works professionally as a member of the team and has interpersonal skills required to interact with staff members and patients.
• Proficient in the use of current technology, including Microsoft Office products, internet, copiers, scanners, telephones, and faxes.
• Knowledge of HIPAA regulations and requirements; ability to apply regulations and policies as required to ensure proper handling of confidential patient records and to explain the law and the privacy policy to patients.
• Demonstrate keyboarding and data entry skills and ability to enter data quickly and accurately.
• Strong organization abilities and attention to detail.
• Outstanding customer service skills.
• Professional and effective written and verbal communication skills. Ability to identify and employ communication strategies appropriate to the audience.
• Ability to develop processes and systems and to maintain accurate documentation and records.

Nice To Haves

• associate’s degree
• medical records/medical office experience

Responsibilities

• Ensures all medical records documents are processed accurately and filed timely to enhance timely availability of complete data that facilitates quality patient care.
• Assembles and analyzes medical records following hospital/clinic procedures. Performs filing and copying of medical record documentation in a hybrid environment (electronic and hard copy). Indexes and imports documents into the electronic medical record; reviews to ensure correct importing.
• Scans and indexes loose reports into the electronic medical record.
• Logs and maintains medical records sent to offsite storage
• Interacts with physicians and other medical staff for retrieval of records. Retrieves medical records for special studies, chart reviews, billing, external reviews and committee meetings within required time frames.
• Tracks, and maintains a log of all patient charts that are requested and/or checked out by other departments.
• Processes Release of Information (ROI) requests in timely manner (as per WA state law).
• Processes and distributes the incoming mail.
• Works directly with third party payers in response to Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set (HEDIS) requests, which is the governing agency that measures quality for the payors.
• Answers phone calls in a timely and professional manner; responds promptly and appropriately to requests.
• Works closely with providers to answer questions related to medical records.
• Maintains confidentiality, privacy and security of protected health information.
• Performs other related duties and special projects as assigned.
• Support the Summit Pacific Medical Center mission, vision and values; comply with SPMC policies and procedures; and conduct themselves in an ethical, professional, respectful, and collaborative manner at all times.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Medical
• Prescription
• Dental (including Orthodontia)
• Vision
• Healthcare FSA and daycare FSA
• Daycare subsidized benefit
• Life Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D)
• Short- and long-term disability
• Generous employer 403b match contributions for retirement
• 457 retirement account for additional funds
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Smoking Cessation Assistance
• Employee Wellness Program
• Employee Committees to participate in such as Spirit Team
• Beautiful on-site gym for employees
• Instructor led fitness classes for employees, including Yoga, Kettlebells and Bootcamps
• Walking trails on site

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED