Area Health Information Specialist

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• 1 year of health information-related experience
• Able to travel locally/regionally 75% or more of the time
• Ability to commute between locations as needed
• Willingness to work overtime during peak seasons when required
• Basic computer proficiency
• Strong data entry skills
• Comfortable using phones, fax machines, printers, and other office equipment
• Professional verbal and written communication skills in English
• Detail-oriented with a focus on accurate and compliant medical records handling
• Able to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills

Role responsibilities

• Receive and process requests for patient health information
• Maintain confidentiality and HIPAA compliance
• Manage patient health records and safeguard sensitive information
• Prepare, assemble, and verify patient charts for accuracy and completeness
• Create digital images of paperwork for electronic medical records
• Respond to internal and external record requests
• Handle inbound and outbound calls
• Assist with patient walk-ins, faxes, mail, and data entry as needed
• Support training for HIS I associates
• Generate reports and participate in project teams and committees
• Act in a lead capacity for general questions and new hire training

Benefits

• PTO
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k) savings plan
• Tuition assistance
• Full benefits package

Additional information

• Post-offer health screenings and proof of certain vaccinations may be required
• Employment sponsorship is not available