Area Lead Health Information Specialist
Core
Processing medical record requests (ROI), managing patient health information, and ensuring HIPAA compliance for healthcare providers and external sources.
Role type
Intermediate Health Information Specialist (Lead)
Builds
Accurate, compliant patient health records and digital images for electronic medical records.
Domain
Healthcare / Health Information Management
Required skills
Health Information Management (HIM) experience, HIPAA compliance knowledge, Medical Record Management, Data Entry, Fax/Phone handling, EMR system familiarity (Epic, Meditech, Medent), Microsoft Office proficiency
Preferred skills
Customer service experience, Training/Mentoring experience, Project team participation, Quality Assurance tasks
Technologies
Epic, Meditech, Medent, Microsoft Office, Fax machines, Printers
Responsibilities
Process release of information (ROI) requests for patient medical records; Create digital images of paperwork for electronic storage; Manage incoming/outbound calls and faxes; Assist with patient walk-ins and administrative duties; Mentor and train new HIS staff; Generate reports for management; Ensure compliance with HIPAA and company policies.
Seniority
Intermediate, hands-on IC with lead responsibilities