What are the responsibilities and job description for the HIM Specialist position at Delta Health?
Performs medical records activities including prep, scan and indexing and analysis of medical records for delinquent documentation. Also performs release of information for patients and customers. Assists physicians and ancillary departments with documentation issues. Protecting patient’s privacy is of critical importance in this role.
- Performs all aspects of a HIM Specialist within the department in a timely and accurate manner.
- Works with paper and electronic charts, and includes inpatient, outpatient, same day surgery (SDC) and emergency room records..
- Ability to efficiently navigate and complete job duties in electronic medical record (EMR) and various software programs.
- Performs tasks related to the delinquent medical record process which may include sending delinquent notifications.
- Perform data collection as needed.
- Assists with other projects and duties in the Medical Records Department as necessary.
- Cross train and cover for all specialist job duties in the department when needed.
- May be required to order supplies for department.
- Answers telephone and provides assistance in a professional and courteous manner.
- Releases medical records to patients, insurance companies, attorneys, disability and audits etc. Also releases medical records for continuing medical care.
- Perform all processes of birth certificate reporting.
- Follows departmental and organizational policies and procedures and DH’s Code of Conduct.
- Participates in the Medical Records Department’s strategic plan.
- Provides excellent customer service both to internal and external customers.
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