Health Information Management (HIM) Specialist II

Overview

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is an independent, nonprofit organization providing adult cancer treatment and groundbreaking research focused on cancer and infectious diseases. Based in Seattle, Fred Hutch is the only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in Washington.

With a track record of global leadership in bone marrow transplantation, HIV/AIDS prevention, immunotherapy and COVID-19 vaccines, Fred Hutch has earned a reputation as one of the world’s leading cancer, infectious disease and biomedical research centers. Fred Hutch operates eight clinical care sites that provide medical oncology, infusion, radiation, proton therapy and related services, and network affiliations with hospitals in five states. Together, our fully integrated research and clinical care teams seek to discover new cures to the world’s deadliest diseases and make life beyond cancer a reality.

At Fred Hutch we value collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity and respect. These values are grounded in and expressed through the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion. Our mission is directly tied to the humanity, dignity and inherent value of each employee, patient, community member and supporter. Our commitment to learning across our differences and similarities make us stronger. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems. Fred Hutch is in pursuit of becoming an anti-racist organization. We are committed to ensuring that all candidates hired share our commitment to diversity, anti-racism and inclusion.

Provides assistance to physicians, providers, and patients for the maintenance of the medical record, on paper and electronically, for all Fred Hutch Clinics. Supports HIM functions including, but not limited to: all scanning processes, hospital admissions, clinical consenting, discharge packets, auditing, medical records request, troubleshooting, and BMT support functions. Serves as liaison with providers, clinic staff, patients, and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for chart creation, maintenance, and breakdown for all Fred Hutch Clinics, on paper and in electronic formats.
• Responds to requests for charts and patient information from providers, clinics, and facilities as needed and in accordance with HIM policies, Federal and Washington State laws.
• Supports HIM processes as assigned in the areas of:
• Printing and distribution of transcription.
• Participating in any and all aspects of scanning.
• Meets productivity standards as determined by HIM leadership.
• Performs other reasonably related HIM duties as assigned by HIM leadership.
• Assists with cross coverage in the HIM department by training others and learning new tasks.
• Collects patient records from clinics and brings to HIM for inclusion in patient charts.

Qualifications

Required:

• Associate of Arts Degree in Health Information Management or complimentary field of study; or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum one year in healthcare environment.
• Highly organized and detailed oriented with ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Demonstrates proficiency with computer data entry skills.
• Ability to interact with many types of internal and external customers in a flexible, accommodating manner.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate well (in both verbal and written formats) with patients, staff, and providers
• Knowledge of health information management operations and HIPAA guidelines.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment based upon departmental policies and procedures.
• Familiar with Microsoft Office Suite applications, ORCA, Epic, Mindscape, and scanning software.

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Health Information Management or equivalent work experience.
• RHIT/RHIA

A statement describing your commitment and contributions toward greater diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism in your career or that will be made through your work at Fred Hutch is requested of all finalists.

The hourly pay range for this position is from $28.34 to $40.35 and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center offers employees a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance health, well-being, and financial security. Benefits include medical/vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, life, disability, retirement, family life support, employee assistance program, onsite health clinic, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation (12-22 days per year), paid sick leave (12-25 days per year), paid holidays (13 days per year), paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks), and partially paid sabbatical leave (up to 6 months). 

Our Commitment to Diversity

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) Employer. We are committed to cultivating a workplace in which diverse perspectives and experiences are welcomed and respected. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, disability (physical or mental), marital or veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, political ideology, or membership in any other legally protected class. We are an Affirmative Action employer. We encourage individuals with diverse backgrounds to apply and desire priority referrals of protected veterans. If due to a disability you need assistance/and or a reasonable accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to Human Resources at hrops@fredhutch.org or by calling 206-667-4700.

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