What are the responsibilities and job description for the Health Information Specialist (HIM) position at Milwaukee Rehabilitation Hospital?
Position Summary:
The Health Information Specialist is responsible for prepping, scanning, and indexing patient records, analyzing and reporting record completion, releasing patient health information, and providing department customer service to physicians, quality/risk, other internal departments, and external requesters. The position must at all times safeguard and protect the patient's right to privacy by ensuring that only authorized individuals have access to the patient's medical information and that all releases of information are in compliance with the request, authorization, company policy, and HIPAA regulations.
Pay: Rate of pay is based on years of experience and qualifications.
Minimum Qualifications:
The Health Information Specialist is responsible for prepping, scanning, and indexing patient records, analyzing and reporting record completion, releasing patient health information, and providing department customer service to physicians, quality/risk, other internal departments, and external requesters. The position must at all times safeguard and protect the patient's right to privacy by ensuring that only authorized individuals have access to the patient's medical information and that all releases of information are in compliance with the request, authorization, company policy, and HIPAA regulations.
Pay: Rate of pay is based on years of experience and qualifications.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) OR Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) * required in the following states only: Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Colorado
- One year prior experience in a hospital medical records department. Strong computer experience
Physical Requirements:
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position without compromising patient care.
Knowledge, Skills and Ability Requirements:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational, time management and prioritization skills.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
- Detail-oriented, able to meet strict time frames
Join our team and you will experience a total rewards package to support your health, life, career and retirement including:
- A supportive and collaborative work environment
- Opportunities to progress in function, skill, and pay.
- A competitive wage scale.
- A comprehensive health and wellness package including medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage.
We offer a benefits package that will best suit your family’s needs. You can choose from a variety of medical coverage plans that best fit your lifestyle. You also have the option to enroll in additional perks such as 401k, life insurance, and disability plans.
Milwaukee Rehabilitation Hospital is an EEO employer - M/F/Vets/Disabled