What are the responsibilities and job description for the Health Information Management Specialist position at Children's of Alabama?
In Health Information Management at Main Campus Park Place North
Work schedule will be Full-time on the Day Shift, 8:00 am -4:30 pm.
Summary:
The HIM Specialist is under the supervision of the HIM Operations Manager, performs all activities involved in the preparation of medical records for the document imaging and management process and/or ensuring good image quality as well as verification and validation of all patient encounters for COA.
Other information:
Excellent analytical skills to include data gathering, fact-finding, and report generation using word processing, spreadsheets, and database tools.
Proficiency with personal computers to include working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
Must have excellent organizational and communication skills.
Must have ability to work well with others.
Must be able to work independently or with very general direction.
Nonessential:
- Registered Health Information Technician or Registered Health Information Administrator
Education with Equivalent Qualifications:
Essential:
- High School Diploma Graduate or Equivalent or any of the following equivalent qualifications below:
- Registered Health Information Administrator
- Registered Health Information Technician
- Associates Degree in Health Information Management or Bachelors of Science or Arts in Health Information Management
Experience with Equivalent Qualifications:
2 years experience in Health Information department required
The best description for the HIM department can be pulled from our accrediting body AHIMA – “Health information management is the practice of acquiring, analyzing, and protecting digital and traditional medical information vital to providing quality patient care. It is a combination of business, science, and information technology.