What are the responsibilities and job description for the HIM/MEDICAL RECORDS SPECIALIST position at Windmoor Healthcare Of Clearwater?
Job Description
Responsibilities
The Health Information Specialist is responsible for assisting in supporting the daily operations of the HIM Department that support the overall goals and missions of Windmoor Healthcare. Must be able to complete the following requirements of the position as outlined, chart assemble and analyzation, process medical records as requested in a timely manner, purging and indexing of records, record retrieval and filing. Must have knowledge of terminal digit filing system. Position will monitor completion of dictation and transcription and ensure timely processing. Assures confidentiality of patient records in matters pertaining to disclosure of patient treatment and medical diagnosis, to include filing, retrieving medical records, corresponding with physician, clinical staff and other Windmoor personnel. Understands the flow of medical records and has full knowledge of policies and procedures involving the confidentiality and release of patient information. The Health Information Specialist will assign appropriate ICD-10CM codes to both inpatient and outpatient encounters. All work is performed in accordance with the rules, regulations and coding conventions as established by the American Hospital Association (Coding Clinic), ICD-10-CM, CMS, AHIMA and Universal Health Services organizational/institutional coding guidelines. Other duties as assigned by the HIM Director.
Qualifications
To encourage pay transparency, promote pay equity, and proactively address regulations, UHS and all our subsidiaries will comply with all applicable state or local laws or regulations which require employers to provide wage or salary range information to job applicants and employees. Salary offers may be based on key factors such as education and related experience.
Responsibilities
The Health Information Specialist is responsible for assisting in supporting the daily operations of the HIM Department that support the overall goals and missions of Windmoor Healthcare. Must be able to complete the following requirements of the position as outlined, chart assemble and analyzation, process medical records as requested in a timely manner, purging and indexing of records, record retrieval and filing. Must have knowledge of terminal digit filing system. Position will monitor completion of dictation and transcription and ensure timely processing. Assures confidentiality of patient records in matters pertaining to disclosure of patient treatment and medical diagnosis, to include filing, retrieving medical records, corresponding with physician, clinical staff and other Windmoor personnel. Understands the flow of medical records and has full knowledge of policies and procedures involving the confidentiality and release of patient information. The Health Information Specialist will assign appropriate ICD-10CM codes to both inpatient and outpatient encounters. All work is performed in accordance with the rules, regulations and coding conventions as established by the American Hospital Association (Coding Clinic), ICD-10-CM, CMS, AHIMA and Universal Health Services organizational/institutional coding guidelines. Other duties as assigned by the HIM Director.
Qualifications
- Associate degree or higher in Healthcare field preferred.
- 3 -5 Yeas medical record experience.
- Proficiency in the utilization of the personal computer and Microsoft desktop applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Excellent written and communication skills.
- Must be self-directed and self-motivated.
- RHIT and CCA Preferred
To encourage pay transparency, promote pay equity, and proactively address regulations, UHS and all our subsidiaries will comply with all applicable state or local laws or regulations which require employers to provide wage or salary range information to job applicants and employees. Salary offers may be based on key factors such as education and related experience.