What are the responsibilities and job description for the Health Information Specialist position at Community Care, Inc.?
Health Information Specialist, Full time, Day Shift, Milwaukee County, WI
Community Care is hiring a Health Information Specialist for our rewarding opportunity to join our Medical Informatics Department who enjoys team enjoys team collaboration, being part of a mission driven organization and who shares our mission to help elderly individuals and adults with physical and intellectual disabilities continue to live as independently as possible in the community. This is a full-time opportunity at our Milwaukee office.
Health Information Specialist Job Responsibilities:
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Retrieves and prepares medical record documents, indexes and scans patient documents into the electronic medical record according to department guidelines, ensuring correct patient & electronic chart placement.
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Uploads electronically received patient documents, reconciles appointments and matches the correct physician order for test or appointment.
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Performs quality assurance of scanned and uploaded documents to ensure patient records are complete, accurate and timely.
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Uses critical thinking and problem solving to make corrections and edits according to department guidelines.
Health Information Specialist Job Requirements:
Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
Experience: REQUIRED: One year medical records experience utilizing electronic health records required. Also, required are the following: working knowledge of medical terminology; high attention to detail and accuracy with frequent interruptions; ability to work independently and make decisions with minimal supervision. PREFERRED: One year of experience in a health information department or as a health unit coordinator/medical assistant.
Health Information Specialist Work Schedule:
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Monday to Friday
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7:00AM – 3:30PM
About Community Care
Community Care is a local nonprofit with more than 40 years of experience helping older adults and adults with disabilities live as independently as possible within the community. We coordinate and deliver a full range of supportive services that help more than 13,000 Wisconsin residents live safely, confidently, and with dignity. We are Wisconsin-based with local offices supporting each of the 15 counties we serve. Our dedicated team works with members to develop care plans to meet their health and social needs. Together with our community partners, we’re committed to providing compassionate, personalized care that empowers members to live a healthy and independent lifestyle.
Compensation and Benefits: Our employees make a real difference in people’s lives every day that is why we are proud to offer a compensation package that includes:
- Attractive full and part time schedules
- Generous paid time off
- Competitive pay and benefits (health, dental, vision, etc.)
- Retirement Plan with employer contribution
- Flexible benefits plan
- Employee referral program
- Co-Workers care program
- Employee Assistance Program
Community Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer