HIM Specialist

Description

Hourly Wage Estimate: $19.29 - $24.69 / hour

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The estimate displayed represents the typical wage range of candidates hired. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. The typical candidate is hired below midpoint of the range.

Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) HIM Specialist you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join HCA Health One which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

HCA Health One offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free Air Med medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
• Colleague recognition program
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

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Note:
Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Job Responsibilities & Job Knowledge

• Retrieve patient information that is stored in an electronic format.
• Work in collaboration with facility Pre Admission Testing staff so as to retrieve information that may be hand-delivered to the facility (e.g. labs, H&Ps, EKGs, etc.).
• Index all incoming faxes, scans, and virtually printed documents to patient folders in or our eChart software in such a way that ensures patient, surgery date, account number, and document expiration date are correctly noted.
• Conduct a quality check of processed material to ensure that all patient information has been processed correctly.
• Responsible for checking surgery schedule, Meditech and Outlook email accounts, flagged electronic charts, and voicemail daily per policy.
• Maintain or exceed productivity and accuracy
• Maintain or exceed established quality standards.
• Promptly report issues or trends to Coordinator.
• Assist in cross-training other employees as necessary.
• Adhere to HIPAA/HITECH Regulations by the confidentiality of all patient, client, and facility information at all times, both while on and off duty.
• Assist in maintaining all equipment and supplies required in the provision of services in optimum operational status (i.e. calling for repair, ordering and changing out consumables).
• Ensure that all needed processing material (paper supplies, pens, markers, etc.) are in supply and proactively inform appropriate person(s) when additional material is needed.
• Practice and adhere to the “Code of Conduct” philosophy and “Mission and Value Statement.”
• Other duties as assigned.

Problem Solving/Judgment

• Assume accountability for identifying problems and issues, generating solutions, and anticipating effects of decisions.
• Approach problems with systematic and critical thinking; consider issues from all angles.
• Assume personal responsibility for effectively addressing issues and solving problems.
• Fully use all resources to resolve problems and make decisions.

Communication

• Communicate with surgeon offices to determine location of testing results and solicit faxed medical information for the electronic chart.
• Consistently provide accurate and timely information while listening effectively.
• Share information clearly and concisely.
• Proactively disseminate information to keep others informed on key issues and situations.
• Listen to constructive criticism in a productive manner.
• Present information in a clear, concise, and timely manner.
• Promote a pleasant atmosphere through positive comments to co-workers and channels concerns…