HIM Specialist I, Full Time, Days at Huntsville Hospital Health System

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

17 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Telephone Etiquette, Patient Confidentiality, Medical Record Management, Chart Analysis, Documentation, Information Release, Record Filing, Scanning, Transcription, Chart Retrieval, Data Entry, Policy Adherence, Team Collaboration, Initiative, Record Purging, Birth Certificate Processing

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Overview As an employee, I am committed to doing my part to fulfill the mission, vision, and values of Decatur Morgan Hospital. I will provide my patients, guests, coworkers, physicians, and customers with the highest quality of service and ensure their needs are met with the utmost courtesy and respect. This commitment must be reflected in my behavior. Responsibilities Key Responsibilities / Essential Functions Receive, place and transfer calls using appropriate telephone etiquette; handles telephone information request with courtesy, accuracy, and respect for patient confidentiality. Ensure receipt of all Emergency Room, Clinical, Surgical Day Care, and Inpatient Observation records. Assemble content of record into established order. Analyze charts for proper physician documentation and signatures. Ensure that each form in the medical record bears the name and medical record number for that particular patient. Forward all records to coder. Assist with release of information to patient and/or families, representatives of insurance companies, or any other person who might present to the Health Information Department. Ensure that all records are checked in and out of the department. Ensure all lab, x-ray and/or other pertinent information received after discharge is scanned or filed on the appropriate record. Scan documents to the correct patient account number. Scan charts needed for coding audits. Monitor and edit documents in the transcription system. Assist in retrieving charts for physician completion. Pull records for other department personnel for chart review. Assist in filing patient records in the permanent files. Assist in purging of medical records. Ensure receipt of all birth certificate worksheets, enter information into the ADPH EBR, and secure parents’ signatures. Use policy and procedure manuals, and other reference materials, to ensure proper course of action in daily business operations. Complete all mandatory in-services annually. Demonstrate initiative toward being available to assist other hospital areas when the need arises. Perform additional duties as assigned. Qualifications Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Experience Required: Education: High School diploma or equivalent Experience: Experience preferred but not required

Responsibilities

The HIM Specialist I is responsible for managing patient records, ensuring proper documentation, and assisting with the release of information. This role requires attention to detail and adherence to confidentiality standards.