Specialist-HIMS

Mayo Clinic•Rochester, MN

9d•$20 - $27•Hybrid

About The Position

Mayo Clinic is a top-ranked healthcare provider dedicated to patient needs and employee well-being. They offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career advancement. This Specialist-HIMS position involves analyzing patient information for compliance, coordinating with clinicians, and adhering to healthcare documentation policies. The role requires independent analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively across the enterprise with minimal supervision. It also emphasizes adherence to privacy and confidentiality guidelines for protected health information and leveraging technology to serve patients and the practice. Professional communication and excellent customer service are essential when assisting various stakeholders.

Requirements

Associate of Science degree in a healthcare related discipline required (i.e., applied health sciences A.S. degree).
Knowledge of medical records format and content.
Ability to perform work in a fast-paced, constant change, production environment with a focus on quality.
Excellent customer service skills.
Ability to clearly, concisely and professionally communicate verbally and in written forms.
Demonstrated ability to maneuver in multi-technology environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and Outlook) applications.
Intermediate typing/keyboard/computer skills.

Nice To Haves

Associate of Science degree in Health Information Technology preferred.
Health Information Technology (HIT) program students actively completing the last semester of their associate degree program will be considered; successful completion of HIT Associate degree is required within 6 months of hire date for continued employment.
Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) preferred.

Responsibilities

Analyzes patient information to ensure compliance with standards established by Federal/State & Joint Commission & CMS regulations.
Coordinates with clinicians to ensure documentation contains all required elements and is completed in a timely manner.
Adheres to institutional policies regarding healthcare documentation.
Utilizes independent analytical and critical thinking skills.
Works independently and collaboratively across the enterprise with minimal supervision.
Adheres to guidelines with regard to accessing minimum necessary information to complete job function.
Adheres to state and federal rules regarding privacy and confidentiality of protected health information.
Leverages technology to serve the patients and practice.
Professionally communicates through all electronic, written, and verbal methods.
Ensures great customer service while assisting patients, care providers, allied health staff, attorneys, insurance companies, government audits, and others in a courteous, professional and confidential manner.