HIMS Operations Specialist I

ECU Health Medical Center•Greenville, NC

35d•$16 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Health Information Management Services (HIMS) Manager and/or Supervisor and the overall supervision of the Director of HIMS, the Regional HIMS Operations Specialist I demonstrates a commitment to excellence in patient and staff relations. As a member of the HIMS team, the Regional HIMS Operations Specialist I performs specialized health information activities necessary to organize, maintain, and use electronic health records. The Regional HIMS Operations Specialist I prepares records for Release of Information, accurately preps/scans/QA charts, performs necessary duties for Vital Records, resolves any patient identity issues, and prepares deficiency/delinquency lists for physicians. The Regional HIMS Operations Specialists I is required to perform and complete any additional duties associated with the HIMS department in a quality, effective manner and assist the HIMS Manager and/or Supervisor as needed. In addition, may be requested to complete special projects, run reports, etc.

Requirements

High School or equivalent (prefer additional educational training) or higher.
Medical Terminology and computer experience preferred.
One year of similar work environment experience preferred.
Notary Public certification required within 6 months of employment (as deemed necessary).
Detail oriented, dependable and works well with others is necessary.
Able to understand the paper medical record as well as the electronic medical record.

Nice To Haves

additional educational training
Medical Terminology
computer experience
One year of similar work environment experience
Notary Public certification

Responsibilities

Prepares birth certificates by retrieving Birth Delivery Notification sheets from Labor/Delivery, recording infants' names in EPIC, interviewing mothers to obtain information.
Inputs the birth certificate information electronically and obtains signatures as required.
Submits completed birth and fetal death certificates to Vital Records in Raleigh and the local Health Department within the NC state required time frame.
Maintains notary status to complete affidavit as needed.
Updates baby's legal name in EPIC.
Monitors supplies and lets appropriate staff know when to order.
Assist personnel in other areas of the HIMS department as requested.
Demonstrates safe operation of all equipment in compliance with departmental policy, safety, and infection control and quality standards.
Be able to work shift work on rotation, including weekends and holidays, in order to provide departmental coverage if necessary.
Other duties as requested by the HIMS Leadership Team.