Local Medical Facility / Health Information Specialist
Pay: $12 - $15 DOE
Hours: Monday - Friday 8-5
Responsible for the collection and preparation of medical records for patient care, coding and reimbursement activities, physician chart completion, and permanent record storage and retrieval. This position is responsible for ensuring the timely retrieval and process of medical record documentation to ensure that records are complete, accurate, in compliance and maintained in accordance with Regulations, State and Federal guidelines, and HIPPA standards. Reviews and edits the tickets for appropriate insurance information.
Job Duties:
- Computer proficient in Microsoft Office Tools
- Chart prep incoming information from fax, scanned provider notes, in house information, external patient information, future patient appointments and new patient records. Performs chart prep for preloading electronic medical record according to departmental guidelines.
- Must be detail oriented and a self-starter
- Maintain open communication with physicians, staff, and supervisors to complete or resolve all issues.
- Maintain confidentiality of all patient and employee information for the protection of patient, employee and clinic
- Ensures that paper-based records are accurately prepared for scanning and storage
- Outstanding oral and written communication skills
- Works with minimal supervision
Applicant Requirements:
- Must have a clean background.
- Pass a drug screen.
- Previous cashier/customer service experience required.
- Experience using Microsoft Office Suite.
- Good computer skills & knowledge.
- Must be able to answer multi-line phones.
- Experience with copier, printer, and fax machine.
- Must be able to register & schedule patients.
- Pervious medical office experience is a plus.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Maintain a high level of professionalism and confidentiality.
- Obtain a high degree of flexibility.
