Community Health Systems

Operates acute care hospitals nationwide

HIM Specialist - Days

Clinical Support & Patient AdministrationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeKey West, FL, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

0–2 years of experience in health information management, medical records, or a related healthcare role.
Strong knowledge of healthcare regulations, including HIPAA and patient privacy guidelines.
Proficiency in electronic health record (EHR) systems and other health information technologies.
Ability to handle patient health records accurately and with attention to detail.
Ability to organize work, manage time, meet deadlines, and manage multiple tasks.
Ability to communicate effectively with healthcare professionals and other departments.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team while maintaining confidentiality.

Responsibilities

Process and maintain patient health records accurately in compliance with healthcare regulations and organizational standards.
Enter patient-record data accurately and completely in the electronic health record (EHR) system.
Respond to health-information requests by retrieving and releasing records in accordance with HIPAA guidelines and organizational policies.
Conduct quality checks on patient records for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
Assist with preparing and submitting patient information for billing, coding, and insurance claims.
Maintain confidentiality and security of patient health information in all record-keeping activities.
Collaborate with billing and coding teams and other departments to ensure accurate and timely access to health information.
Assist with audits and reviews of health records to ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulatory standards.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance and comply with organizational policies and standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

Experience in a hospital or multispecialty group transcription.

Job Summary

The Health Information Management (HIM) Specialist is responsible for managing and maintaining patient health records in accordance with healthcare regulations and organizational policies. This role ensures the accuracy, confidentiality, and proper handling of patient health information, while supporting the organization's information management needs. The HIM Specialist performs a variety of tasks including record retrieval, data entry, quality checks, and providing support for requests related to patient health information.

Essential Functions

Accurately processes and maintains patient health records, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and organizational standards.
Performs data entry tasks related to patient records, ensuring accuracy and completeness of information in the electronic health record (EHR) system.
Responds to requests for health information, retrieving and releasing records in accordance with HIPAA guidelines and organizational policies.
Conducts quality checks on patient records to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
Assists with the preparation and submission of patient information for billing, coding, and insurance claim purposes.
Maintains confidentiality and ensures the security of patient health information in all record-keeping activities.
Collaborates with other departments, including billing and coding teams, to ensure accurate and timely access to health information.
Assists with audits and reviews of health records to ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulatory standards.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

0-2 years of experience in health information management, medical records, or a related healthcare role required
Experience in a hospital or multispecialty group transcription preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Strong knowledge of healthcare regulations, including HIPAA and patient privacy guidelines.
Proficiency in electronic health record (EHR) systems and other health information technologies.
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in handling patient health records.
Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks.
Effective communication skills to interact with healthcare professionals and other departments.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, maintaining confidentiality at all times.

About the Company

Community Health Systems

Operates acute care hospitals nationwide

Community Health Systems operates general acute care hospitals across 14 states, owning or leasing 71 facilities to deliver healthcare outside urban centers. Its main business is running hospital networks and providing medical and surgical services to patients, funded by payments from patients, insurers, and government programs like Medicare and Medicaid. The company also offers management services to its affiliates through a professional services corporation. Its workflow centers on developing and operating healthcare delivery systems, supporting a wide range of needs from emergency care to specialized treatments. The goal is to help people get well and live healthier by providing accessible non-urban and suburban hospital-based care while navigating a regulated, competitive US healthcare market.

Company size: 5,001-10,000
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Franklin, TN
Founded: 1985

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