Job Description

We understand the requirements of central HR and our solutions serve the critical needs of both central HR and the individual manager in the field. We enable uniform hiring policies across your entire organization, and account for a fluctuating need for talent with an evergreen hiring model for the field. This approach respects local requirements, seasonal needs in staffing, and the operational demands of local candidate screening and scheduling. Health Information Management Specialist The Health Information Management HIM) Specialist assists in day-to-day health information management and medical records functions. Under the direction of the HIM Coordinator and/or the Chief CQI Officer, coordinates, completes, and ensures timely and appropriate responses to requests for healthcare records. Monitors and tracks closed records to ensure security, and compliance with records retention regulations; assists staff with inventory, access, and/or scanning in digital storage of paper records. Monitors regulations and trends in HIM and makes recommendations for revision. Provides training to staff regarding records retention.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

Monitor proper storage and security of closed healthcare records, and public records maintained in storage; provide tracking of and appropriate access to closed healthcare records. Complete and coordinate Agency responses to requests for healthcare records, and maintains knowledge of current standards for health information management. Under the direction of the HIM Coordinator, act as lead with HIM Office Assistant(s) to ensure timely access to health information, and collaborate with programs or other departments for appropriate release of health information. Monitor and coordinate Agency compliance with Library of Virginia (LVA) regulations, records retention schedules, and appropriate destruction of records. Monitor existing procedures and protocols for necessary revisions, and propose additional protocols as needed for the purpose of establishing uniform guidelines and continued effective health information management. Assist program and administrative staff with on-going inventory and indexing of all Agency records including determining retention schedules and assisting with identifying existing records that can be destroyed in accordance with LVA’s retention schedule. Assist with the development and delivery of records management training to Agency staff on records management procedures and protocols; assist with coordination of other public records related activities with other Agency programs

OTHER DUTIES :

Perform such other duties as assigned by supervisor to ensure seamless, secure, and appropriate sharing of health information.

QUALIFICATIONS :

Knowledge of: Health information management and medical records management Records management, retention schedules, and records destruction Working knowledge of privacy laws in relation to access to health information The Electronic Health Record (HER) and the operation and use of copiers, label makers, scanners and printers Records management techniques and principles Skills: Planning, organizing, and overseeing multiple requests for information Collaborating with a broad range of staff and other entities Skill in operating office equipment -- computer, label maker, scanner, printer, copier Ability to: Understand and interpret state regulations Manage assigned routines with minimal supervision and provide day-to-day supervision of HIM Office Assistant(s). Perform records center activities Understand and follow oral and written instructions Communicate information clearly, accurately, and courteously Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others Recommend suitable actions regarding retention and disposition of records Operate a mechanical hydraulic lift and ladder Must minimally possess a high school or general education diploma. An Associate’s Degree from an accredited college or university, or certification in Health Information Management or equivalent experience and training in records management are preferred. Good organizational and writing skills, excellent communication skills, ability to understand/interpret state regulations. U. S. Patents 7,080,057; 7,310,626; 7,558,767; 7,562,059; 7,472,097; 7,606,778; 8,086,558 and 8,046,251. #J-18808-Ljbffr Mount Rogers Community Services Board

Job Tags

Seasonal work, Work at office, Local area,

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