1 Health Information Specialist - Primary Care Job in Watertown, SD

SORT BY

SET JOB ALERT

OFF

Details...

Health Information Specialist - Primary Care

Prairie Lakes Healthcare System

Watertown, SD | Full Time

$30k-38k (estimate)

5 Months Ago

Health Information Specialist - Primary Care

$30k-38k (estimate)

Full Time 5 Months Ago

Save

Sorry! This job is no longer available. Please explore similar jobs listed on the left.

Prairie Lakes Healthcare System is Hiring a Health Information Specialist - Primary Care Near Watertown, SD

Health Information Specialist

POSITION SUMMARY

Collects, completes, retrieves, disseminates and stores patient medical records. Oversees the productivity and quality of transcribed reports.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Completes chart deficiencies and works closely with physicians to accomplish timely chart completion.

Ensure that all dictated reports, diagnostic tests, notes and signed physician orders are available within the electronic charts. Deficiencies are entered into the computers and patient charts are placed in the appropriate physician box for further physician dictation.

Uploads reports and images from other websites into the patients EHR.

Distributes deficiency lists and delinquency letters to the physicians weekly as well as the Chief of Staff.

Monitors transcription productivity and quality.

Pull charts for physicians to complete deficiencies.

Completes final review of charts.

Fax outside physician orders to the appropriate clinics/physicians for chart completion.

Assists the quality department with QA/PEER reviews to ensure that charts get placed in the appropriate reviewing physician's box and then routed back to QA when completed.

Prepare, print/upload patients charts to a CD for release of information requests.

Answers phone calls from outside clinics, hospitals, agencies, patients or physicians.

Reviews payroll report and make appropriate changes.

Reviews accuracy of the Master Patient Index.

Works with IT department to monitor and solve problems with dictation equipment and computer system.

Other duties may be assigned.

ORGANIZATION RESPONSIBILITIES

Pursues professional growth through educational opportunities, professional reading, and seeking learning opportunities.

Assures cost and time efficiency of the department by maintaining maximum productivity and cost effectiveness.

Promotes good interpersonal relationships through effective communication.

Abides by the philosophy, mission, and objectives of Prairie Lakes Healthcare System and follows organization policies and procedures.

Actively participates in Prairie Lakes Healthcare System programs based upon safety, continuous quality improvement, and infection control.

Maintains confidentiality of all information pertaining to customers, patients, residents, employees, physicians, and their affairs.

Demonstrates a positive image of Prairie Lakes Healthcare System by applying effective human relations skills with customers, patients, visitors, other employees, and physicians.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Education and/or Experience

One year certificate from college or technical school; or six months related experience and or training; or equivalent combination of education and training. One year of hospital business experience preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

RHIA or RHIT certification.

Computer Skills

Microsoft applications, CPSI, and Fusion.

Required Skills and Abilities

Strong interpersonal skills are necessary. Must have the ability to plan, organize and complete administrative assignments as directed. Must have the ability to deal tactfully with hospital personnel and the general public. Must have the ability to do word processing and transcription. Must have a working knowledge of computer applications. Verbal and written communication skills with a thorough knowledge of medical terminology, English grammar, punctuation and composition are necessary. Must be adept at communicating with individuals' age young adult through adult. A pleasant voice is required.

Job Summary

JOB TYPE

Full Time

SALARY

$30k-38k (estimate)

POST DATE

12/21/2023

EXPIRATION DATE

05/13/2024

WEBSITE

prairielakes.com

HEADQUARTERS

WATERTOWN, SD

SIZE

25 - 50

FOUNDED

1986

REVENUE

<$5M

Related Companies

About Prairie Lakes Healthcare System

Prairie Lakes Healthcare System is a leader in regional healthcare for northeastern South Dakota and western Minnesota. Caring for a ten-county service area of 90,000 people, the health professionals of Prairie Lakes are dedicated to excellence. That commitment has made Prairie Lakes one of the most innovative rural healthcare systems in the nation. Prairie Lakes has been a dynamic model for rural health, achieving consistently high scores for value and quality. We've served as a "show site" for patient care technology and diagnostic equipment, and we're unchallenged in our uncompromising care... for patients and their families. Healthcare is constantly changing, and we believe not only in keeping up with those changes, but keeping ahead of them. That's one of the reasons we offer a wide variety of healthcare services with advanced equipment. It's why we seek out the most skilled physicians and compassionate staff. It's because our commitment to quality healthcare is our first priority. It's what our patients deserve. More
Show less