Area Lead Health Information Specialist
Core
Process release of information (ROI) requests for patient medical records, ensuring accuracy, security, and HIPAA compliance while providing operational support to healthcare facilities.
Role type
Intermediate Health Information Specialist (Lead)
Builds
Accurate, secure, and compliant medical record disclosures for providers, health plans, and researchers.
Domain
Healthcare / Health Information Management
Required skills
HIPAA compliance, medical record retrieval, document redaction, data entry, Microsoft Office, EHR systems (EPIC/Cerner preferred), team leadership, training
Preferred skills
2+ years HIM experience, metric-based production experience, process improvement, stakeholder relationship building
Technologies
EPIC, Cerner, Microsoft Office, fax machines, printers
Responsibilities
Process and disclose medical records in accordance with policies; lead daily team huddles and train new staff; manage patient health records and prepare new patient charts; generate reports for management; assist with administrative duties and quality assurance tasks.
Seniority
Intermediate, hands-on IC with lead responsibilities