HIM Specialist, Health Information Management, Full-Time, Days, Baptist Jacksonville Metro

Baptist Health System, Inc. • Akron, OH

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Baptist Health is hiring a full-time, day-shift HIM Specialist for its Health Information Management team at Metro Square in Jacksonville, Florida. The Health Information Management team supports the accuracy, accessibility, privacy, and integrity of patient health information. The HIM Specialist performs Release of Information (ROI), scanning, and deficiency-tracking tasks, processing information accurately and promptly while complying with HIPAA, regulatory requirements, and established policies and procedures.

The role processes authorized requests for medical information from patients and continued-care requestors; retrieves, prepares, and scans information into the electronic medical record; checks scanned documents for accuracy, completeness, legibility, and data integrity; and reviews appropriate documents in emergency department and outpatient encounters for physician completion in the electronic medical record.

Requirements

• 1–2 years of customer service experience.
• 1–2 years of clerical experience.
• High school diploma.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Health Information Management, medical records, or release of information.
• Certified Coding Associate (CCA).
• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS).
• Certified Coding Specialist – Physician-based (CCS-P).
• Certified Documentation Improvement Professional (CDIP).
• Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT).
• Certified Health Document Specialist (CHDS).
• Certified in Healthcare Privacy and Security (CHPS).
• Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA).
• Certified Health Data Analyst (CHDA).

Responsibilities

• Process authorized requests for medical information from patients and continued-care requestors in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
• Ensure timely access to medical information while protecting patient privacy and confidentiality.
• Retrieve, prepare, and scan medical information into the electronic medical record.
• Review scanned documents for accuracy, completeness, legibility, and data integrity.
• Maintain accurate records and follow Health Information Management policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Review appropriate documents in emergency department and outpatient encounters for physician completion in the electronic medical record, following regulatory guidelines.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED