Description
OB TITLE: HIM Records Management Specialist - Unity Hospital, HIM - Health Information Management (Per Diem, Open/Days/Including weekend rotation)
STATUS: Per Diem
DEPARTMENT: HIM - Health Information Management
LOCATION: Unity Hospital - 1555 Long Pond Road, Rochester, NY 14626
SCHEDULE: M-F, 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM including weekend rotation
SUMMARY
The HIM Records Management Specialist under the direction of the Manager of Document Lifecycle Management is responsible for the overall integrity of document scanning/indexing/corrections, forms control and inventory management, and organizational document storage, archiving and destruction. Summary statement here
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Maintain the accuracy, quality, security, and accessibility of paper and electronic medical records.
Prepare, scan, index, and quality check medical records in accordance with departmental policies.
Perform imaging and quality control audits to ensure data integrity, privacy, and regulatory compliance.
Review and correct document errors, collaborating with vendors as needed.
Manage paper chart retrieval, tracking, retention, and destruction in compliance with organizational and regulatory guidelines.
Provide cross-functional support to other Health Information Management areas as needed.
ATTRIBUTES:
Strong computer and customer service skills.
Knowledge of state and federal health information regulations.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and work effectively under pressure.
Strong organizational, multitasking, and prioritization skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication, active listening, and interpersonal skills.
Critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical abilities.
Proficiency with electronic medical record (EMR) systems (Epic, Cerner, Meditech, or similar).
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint).
Experience with Adobe Pro and document management systems preferred.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
1-2+ years of experience in Health Information Management or other Healthcare setting.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: S - Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.
PAY RANGE: $17.50 - $20.00
The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for successful applicants. It may be modified in the future. Pay is determined by factors including experience, clinical licensure date, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.
