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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a dedicated Health Information Specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing and safeguarding patient health information, ensuring its accuracy, accessibility, and security. This role requires a meticulous individual with a strong understanding of healthcare data management, compliance with healthcare regulations, and the ability to work with various healthcare information systems. The Health Information Specialist will collaborate with healthcare providers, administrators, and IT professionals to maintain the integrity of health records and support the delivery of high-quality patient care. Key responsibilities include data entry, coding, auditing, and reporting, as well as staying current with industry standards and best practices. The successful candidate will possess excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to handle sensitive information with the utmost confidentiality. This position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on patient care and the overall efficiency of healthcare operations.
Responsibilities
Text copied to clipboard!- Manage and maintain patient health records.
- Ensure the accuracy and completeness of health information.
- Protect patient information in compliance with HIPAA and other regulations.
- Perform data entry and coding of medical records.
- Conduct regular audits of health information systems.
- Generate reports and analyze health data.
- Collaborate with healthcare providers to improve data quality.
- Assist in the implementation of electronic health record (EHR) systems.
- Train staff on health information management practices.
- Stay updated with industry standards and best practices.
- Resolve discrepancies in patient records.
- Support clinical and administrative staff with information retrieval.
- Ensure timely and accurate submission of health data to regulatory bodies.
- Develop and implement policies for health information management.
- Monitor and improve data security measures.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives.
- Provide technical support for health information systems.
- Maintain confidentiality of patient information at all times.
- Assist in the preparation for accreditation and compliance audits.
- Collaborate with IT to troubleshoot system issues.
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Bachelor's degree in Health Information Management or related field.
- Certification as a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA).
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in health information management.
- Strong knowledge of HIPAA and other healthcare regulations.
- Proficiency in electronic health record (EHR) systems.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Proficiency in medical coding (ICD-10, CPT).
- Experience with data analysis and reporting tools.
- Knowledge of healthcare quality improvement processes.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to train and educate staff on health information practices.
- Experience with health information system implementation.
- Familiarity with healthcare accreditation standards.
- Ability to stay current with industry trends and best practices.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Strong technical support skills.
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- Can you describe your experience with electronic health record (EHR) systems?
- How do you ensure the accuracy and completeness of health information?
- What steps do you take to protect patient information and ensure compliance with HIPAA?
- Can you provide an example of a time when you resolved a discrepancy in patient records?
- How do you stay updated with industry standards and best practices in health information management?
- Describe your experience with medical coding and the coding systems you are familiar with.
- How do you handle sensitive information and maintain confidentiality?
- Can you discuss a time when you collaborated with healthcare providers to improve data quality?
- What experience do you have with health information system implementation?
- How do you approach training staff on health information management practices?
- Describe your experience with data analysis and reporting in a healthcare setting.
- How do you manage your time and prioritize tasks in a busy healthcare environment?
- What strategies do you use to ensure timely and accurate submission of health data to regulatory bodies?
- Can you provide an example of a quality improvement initiative you participated in?
- How do you handle technical issues with health information systems?
- What experience do you have with healthcare accreditation and compliance audits?
- Describe a challenging situation you faced in health information management and how you resolved it.
- How do you collaborate with IT professionals to troubleshoot system issues?
- What motivates you to work in health information management?
- How do you ensure continuous improvement in your health information management practices?