OPS HEALTH INFORMATION SPECIALIST - 64856699
About The Position
This is an Other Personal Services (OPS) position working 28 hours per week at the Department of Health in Lee County. The Health Information Specialist in this position reports to the Operations and Management Consultant Manager SES and works closely with all medical records activities. The Health Information Specialist performs specialized clerical work, which requires independent decision-making. Incumbent handles protected health information on a need-to-know basis following Department of Health Information Security and Privacy Policy procedures. Employee abides by State/Federal laws governing health information. This is a position which may require coverage at other locations including evening hours as mandated by the Supervisor or designee. This position has access to applicable information required to perform the job.
Requirements
- Knowledge of office procedures and practices.
- Knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective communication.
- Knowledge of the methods of data collection.
- Knowledge of basic arithmetic.
- Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
- Ability to provide exceptional customer service in a courteous and efficient manner.
- Ability to perform basic arithmetical calculations.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.
- Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
- Ability to frequently bend, kneel, reach, and sit or stand for long period of time.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds as needed.
- Experience working in an office, customer service, or clerical environment
- Experience using computers and basic office software (email, data entry systems, etc.)
Responsibilities
- Responsible for proper and timely release of information (ROI).
- Performs correspondence duties, including but not limited to completion of the electronic correspondence log, following the DOH Information Security and Privacy Policy.
- Completes the disclosure log in the patient’s electronic health record.
- Reviews consents and authorizations for release of information for completion and follows established Security and Privacy Policy.
- Notifies and work in conjunction with the Health Information Specialist Supervisor on special requests.
- Completes third party audits in a timely manner.
- Performs scanning of Employee Health
- Monitors faxes related to the disclosure of confidential information.
- Performs scanning of Electronic Health Record (EHR) documents.
- Analyzes and evaluates reported duplicates and performs merge/purge procedures.
- Participates in the closure of inactive medical records.
- Participates with special projects as the need arises, performs miscellaneous related work as required.
- Attends required meetings and trainings and remain current of all policies and protocols.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (mandatory)
- Participation in state group insurance (upon meeting eligibility requirements. Consult with People First and/or the serving HR office)
- Workers’ Compensation (mandatory, if needed)
- Reemployment Assistance (Unemployment Compensation) (mandatory, if needed)
- Deferred Compensation (voluntary)
- Employee Assistance Program (voluntary)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
