Job Description
Job Description
Shift: Sun-Thurs 7-3:30
Start Date: ASAP
Must Haves:
- High school diploma/GED
- Prior Healthcare revenue cycle/Document Imaging experience
- Strong communication skills
Day-to-Day:
The Health Information Specialist is responsible for the day-to-day processing, maintenance, and protection of patient health information. This role supports the Health Information Management (HIM) department by ensuring medical records are accurate, complete, timely, and compliant with HIPAA regulations while delivering high-volume patient support and administrative services.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain strict HIPAA compliance, processing Release of Information (ROI) requests, audits, amendments, and quality assurance reviews
- Support high-volume patient interactions, assisting a team managing 80–100 patient calls per day, along with general HIM reception and transcription
- Process birth certificates for 20–30 newborns per day and assist with emergency assistance program processing, ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance