Health Information Management (HIM) Specialist

Health Information Management (HIM) Specialist – – (240WR)

Description

The Impact You Can Make 

Team Impact

The HIM Specialist I is responsible for supporting the health information management processes within our healthcare system. This entry-level position focuses on the retrieval, preparation, prepping, scanning, and indexing of clinical documentation for the Albany Med Health System’s (AMHS) inpatient and outpatient facilities.

The Glens Falls Hospital Impact

Mission

Our Mission is to improve the health of people in our region by providing access to exceptional, affordable, and patient-centered care every day and in every setting.

How You Will Fulfill Your Potential

Responsibilities

• Prep, scan and index incoming clinical documentation from internal providers and external referrers in accordance with departmental policies and procedure
• Meets productivity and quality benchmarks and scorecard expectations set by HIM Operations Manager
• Retrieves and sorts through clinical documentation from departments when directed by HIM leadership team
• Identifies contents of incoming paper and electronic clinical documentation to appropriately route documents to physician, nurse, referral team or other department in accordance with department policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with team to enhance data accuracy and integrity of medical record.

Qualifications

Education/Accredited Program

• High school diploma or equivalent required. Associates degree in HIM or related field preferred.
• 1 to 2 years of experience in Health Information Management (HIM) or related work environment required. Will consider Associates degree in HIM with a minimum of 80 hours of HIM practical experience in a hospital setting in lieu of work experience
• Familiarity with EHR systems, ideally EPIC and OnBase.
• Basic understanding of PCMH and CMS quality measures.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Skills/Abilities

• Ability to organize and establish day-to-day priorities
• Utilizes critical thinking skills in all aspects of the job.
• Ability to multitask while remaining professional, focused, composed, and positive.
• Excellent customer service skills
• Displays integrity, friendliness, and compassion.

Communities We Serve

Located in the foothills of the beautiful Adirondack mountains, Glens Falls is conveniently located a short drive away from the capital region and Lake George. Work at the top of your profession and jumpstart your next career here at Glens Falls Hospital!

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law.

Salary Range

The expected base rate for this Glens Falls, New York, United States-based position is $17.29 to $29.16 per hour. Exact rate is determined on a case-by-case basis commensurate with experience level, as well as education and certifications pertaining to each position which may be above the listed job requirements.

Benefits

Glens Falls Hospital is committed to providing our people with valuable and competitive benefits offerings, as it is a core part of providing a strong overall employee experience. A summary of these offerings, which are available to active, full-time and part-time employees who work at least 30 hours per week, can be found here.

Primary Location

: US-NY-Glens Falls

Job

: Allied Health – Health Information Management

Schedule

: Regular

Job Type

: Full-time

Scheduled Time of Shift (format example: 7a-7p, 8a-4:30p): 8a-4p

Job Posting

: Oct 29, 2024, 2:09:52 PM

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