As the Health Information Management Specialist for Swope Health Services, you will be apart of a team that supports an organization that provides care to the people who need it the most. The Health Information Specialist performs a variety of tasks associated with the collecting, analyzing and indexing of patient care documentation in the medical record applications. Other responsibilities include the process to store, retrieve, review, analyze, and process health-related information. The Health Information Specialist is responsible for all functions of the Health Information Processing Specialist along with additional complex operations including indexing of all documents received electronically, obtaining documentation from third party portals.

Primary Functions:

• Responsible for accurate and detailed data entry into the electronic health record.
• Scan and file medical records, correspondence, and other documentation into patients charts in electronic health record.
• ROI - Release of medical records to requestors including patients and other medical facilities in accordance with HIPAA, State and Federal rules and regulation. Collect fees when applicable.
• Protect patients rights by always maintaining confidentiality of personal and financial information and in accordance with HIPPA regulations.
• Escalate any patient related issues and delays in timely release of records to manager.
• Assist patients with completion of release of information form.
• Scan/upload patient information to electronic health record.
• Answer the telephone.
• Assist in other duties as assigned.

Successful Candidates Will Have:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• One year of customer support experience in Medical Records required
• Two years of healthcare industry experience preferred
• Microsoft Office experience preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

About Swope Health Services:

Each year, Swope Health serves over 45,000 patients, encompassing more than 200,000 visits in four counties on both sides of the state line. Our team members are proud of the work we do and the promise we've made – delivering coordinated care that values the needs of the whole person and championing better health in our community.

Swope Health is a special place that cares for the people who need it most, wherever they are in the community. As part of our promise to battle health inequities and provide high-quality, comprehensive care, we make care visible. That means we proudly deliver our promise through every action, every day.

Swope Health Services supports its team members with:

Medical benefits (including a Health Savings Account option), dental and vision
401(k) retirement plan with company match
Company-paid benefits such as life insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Account
Paid Days Off beginning at 12 days annually, effective the first day of employment
Eight annual company-paid holidays; One annual paid personal day

Swope Health is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status or disability.

Education

• High School or better