Health Information Specialist I

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Kansas, +2 more states.

📋 Description

• Accurately and efficiently handle requests for release of information and patient medical records.

• Manage inbound and outbound communications with patients, insurance companies, and attorneys regarding medical record status.

• Uphold confidentiality, security, and HIPAA compliance for sensitive patient information.

• Oversee patient health records to ensure they are complete, accurate, and organized in the standard order.

• Create new patient charts using both paper and electronic health record resources.

• Generate digital images of documents for electronic medical records.

• Retrieve and appropriately send patient records to both internal and external requesters.

• Document information across various platforms utilizing two computer monitors.

• Maintain a solid understanding of company and facility software.

• Communicate work-related issues, site challenges, and variations in workload to the manager.

• Provide assistance with patient walk-ins, faxes, mail management, data entry, and scheduling pickups as needed.

• Meet specific productivity targets set by the site.

• Carry out other assigned responsibilities.

⛳️ Requirements

• Completion of High School Diploma or GED.

• Capability to commute between locations as necessary.

• Willingness to work overtime during peak periods when required.

• Basic proficiency in computer applications.

• Comfortable using phones, fax machines, printers, and other standard office equipment regularly.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.

• Excellent data entry skills.

• Detail-oriented and committed to maintaining accuracy and compliance in medical records.

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and adapt to changing priorities.

• Skilled in organizing and managing multiple tasks effectively.

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

• Not eligible for employment sponsorship.

• May need to complete post-offer health screenings and provide or receive vaccinations, subject to applicable exemptions.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive onsite/virtual training program followed by job shadowing with a designated mentor.

• Provision of company equipment, including computer, monitor, virtual phone, etc.

• Paid Time Off (PTO).

• Health insurance coverage.

• Vision insurance coverage.

• Dental insurance coverage.

• 401k Savings Plan.

• Tuition Assistance program.

• Reasonable accommodations for individuals with physical and mental disabilities.