Health Information Specialist

John Muir Health Concord, CA November 24, 2020 Information Technology

Job Description:

The Health Information Specialist provides clerical support for the department (HIM/BHC) and may include any of the following duties: mail handling, scanning, sorting, and distributing medical records and reports in a timely and efficient manner to avoid delay in further processing and to meet established requirements. Analyzing medical record documents and documentation to ensure complete medical record information and accurate medical record patient identification and document indexing and performing system merges and chart correction as required to maintain the integrity of the Master Patient Index and patient medical records. Processing physician incomplete records and privilege suspension and requests for release of information from outside entities as well as performs abstracting for Physician Network practice acquisition.

Education:

High School Graduate or Equivalent Preferred

Experience:

Computer Applications Required

3 years Health Information Management Preferred

Quality Analysis or Similar Preferred

Medical Record Scanning Equipment Preferred

Skills:

A high degree of organizational skills, ability to set priorities, manage multiple demands and the ability to complete tasks under strict time lines is required.

Basic computer and typing skills are required.

Work Shift:

08.0 – 08:00 – 17:00 (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40