Health Information Specialist-I
Core
Entry-level specialist processing patient medical record requests (Release of Information) by retrieving, assembling, and mailing physical records or creating digital images for storage.
Role type
Entry-level Health Information Specialist (Administrative)
Builds
Physical medical record packets and digital images for patient requests
Domain
Healthcare administration / Health Information Management
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Medical record assembly, HIPAA compliance, Data entry, Fax/phone operation, Office equipment usage
Preferred skills
Medical terminology, EHR systems familiarity, Healthcare environment experience, Customer service
Technologies
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel), EHR systems, Fax machines, Printers
Responsibilities
Fulfill Release of Information requests by burning images to CD and mailing to requester, Documenting information in multiple platforms, Maintain confidentiality and security with all privileged information, Adhere to Company's and Customer facilities Code of Conduct and policies, Inform manager of work, site difficulties, and/or fluctuating volumes, Assist with additional work duties or responsibilities as evident or required, Consistent application of medical privacy regulations to guard against unauthorized disclosure, Responsible for managing patient health records, Responsible for safeguarding patient records and ensuring compliance with HIPAA standards, Prepares new patient charts, gathering documents and information from paper sources and/or electronic health records, Ensures medical records are assembled in standard order and are accurate and complete, Creates digital images of paperwork to be stored in the electronic medical record, Responds to requests for patient records, both within the facility and by external sources, retrieving them and transmitting them appropriately, Answering of inbound/outbound calls, May assist with patient walk-ins, May assist with administrative duties such as handling faxes, opening mail, and data entry
Seniority
Entry-level, hands-on IC