Competitive SalaryComprehensive benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision for you and your immediate family403b with up to 6% match on Retirement ContributionsGenerous Earned Time OffGrowth Opportunities within HealthcareST. CHARLES HEALTH SYSTEMJOB DESCRIPTION
TITLE: HIM Specialist II
REPORTS TO POSITION: HIM Supervisor
DEPARTMENT: Health Information Management
DATE LAST REVIEWED: May 2024
OUR VISION: Creating America's healthiest community, together
OUR MISSION: In the spirit of love and compassion, better health, better care, better value
OUR VALUES: Accountability, Caring and Teamwork
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES:
Professionally answers inbound department phone calls and responds to requests politely and promptly.
Provides excellent customer service by being attentive and respectful; ensures understanding of customer request and follows-through as promised. Helps resolve customer service matters in a polite manner.
Prioritizes release of information requests, retrieves medical records from active and inactive and interdepartmental locations, electronically tracks and delivers records in accordance with established procedures.
Protects the confidentiality of medical record information as required by hospital and Federal/State regulations.
Reviews and analyzes the electronic medical record for completeness and accuracy following departmental and regulatory guidelines.
Flags deficient items to the attention of the provider and assists providers with questions regarding deficiencies.
May provide training and act as a subject matter expert.
May prep, scan, and index medical record documentation.
Assists in Medical Record Department Quality processes.
Participates in continuous quality improvement for medical record documentation.
Recommends process improvements to supervisor based on experience with all aspects of HIM positions.
Covers for all HIM positions during absences.
Ensures each record is maintained in a neat, organized, and legible format.
Has knowledge of Oregon Retention Laws for determining what records will be maintained and destroyed.
Accurately assesses stored records annually and determines which records can be destroyed per Oregon Administrative Rules. OAR 333-505-0050(14)
Supports the vision, mission, and values of the organization in all respects.
Supports Lean principles of continuous improvement with energy and enthusiasm, functioning as a champion of change.
Provides and maintains a safe environment for caregivers, patients, and guests.
Delivers customer service and/or patient care in a manner that promotes goodwill, is timely, efficient, and accurate.
May perform additional duties of similar complexity within the organization, as required or assigned.
EDUCATION
Required: Associate Degree in Health Record Technology (RHIT) or 2 years equivalent work experience in related field may be substituted for education with High School diplo
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Additional Information
Pay range: $22.30 - $30.11 per hour, based on experience.
About St. Charles Health System:
St. Charles Health System is a leading healthcare provider in Central Oregon, offering a comprehensive range of services to meet the needs of our community. We are committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care to all patients, regardless of their ability to pay. Our values of compassion, excellence, integrity, teamwork, and stewardship guide our work and shape our culture.
Stcharles · Bend, OR