Health Information Specialist, Entry Level

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Alabama, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Receive and process requests for patient health information in line with Company and Facility policies and procedures.

• Uphold confidentiality and security regarding all privileged information.

• Maintain a working knowledge of Company and facility software applications.

• Comply with the Company's and Customer facilities' Code of Conduct and policies.

• Notify the manager about work-related challenges, site difficulties, and/or fluctuating workloads.

• Assist with additional work duties or responsibilities as needed or requested.

• Consistently apply medical privacy regulations to prevent unauthorized disclosures.

• Manage patient health records effectively.

• Ensure the safeguarding of patient records and compliance with HIPAA standards.

• Prepare new patient charts by collecting documents and information from both paper sources and electronic health records.

• Ensure that medical records are organized in the standard order and are accurate and complete.

• Create digital images of paperwork for storage in the electronic medical record.

• Respond to requests for patient records from both internal and external sources, retrieving and transmitting them appropriately.

• Handle inbound and outbound calls professionally.

• May assist with patient walk-ins as necessary.

• May support administrative tasks such as managing faxes, opening mail, and performing data entry.

• Must meet productivity expectations as defined for the specific site.

• May schedule pick-ups as required.

• Other duties as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.

• Ability to commute between locations as necessary.

• Willingness to work overtime during peak seasons when required.

• Basic proficiency in computer use.

• Comfortable using phones, fax machines, printers, and other standard office equipment on a regular basis.

• Professional verbal and written communication skills in English.

• Detail-oriented and focused on ensuring accurate and compliant information for medical records.

• Strong data entry capabilities.

• Ability to work independently while responding to changing priorities and role requirements.

• Competent in organizing and managing multiple tasks effectively.

• Capable of responding to requests in a fast-paced environment.

🏝️ Benefits

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