Lead, Area Health Information Specialist
Core
Processing medical record requests (ROI) and managing patient health records to ensure accuracy, privacy, and HIPAA compliance.
Role type
Lead Health Information Specialist (Intermediate)
Builds
Patient health records and digital images for electronic medical records
Domain
Healthcare / Health Information Management
Required skills
HIPAA compliance, medical terminology, EHR systems, subpoena handling, data entry, report generation, staff training, process improvement
Preferred skills
2+ years HIM experience, metric-based work experience, in-person customer service
Technologies
EHR systems, fax machines, printers, office equipment
Responsibilities
Receive and process requests for patient health information; maintain confidentiality and security of privileged information; prepare new patient charts and assemble medical records; create digital images of paperwork; respond to requests for patient records; answer inbound/outbound calls; assist with administrative duties; lead training sessions and mentor staff; generate reports for management; participate in project teams and committees.
Seniority
Intermediate, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities