Health Information Management Specialist

Pay Range:

The base pay range for this position is

$19.42-$30.22 Hourly

however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Job Title: Health Information Clerk

Work Schedule for this Position: Monday to Friday, 8am-5pm

About the Team:

Become part of an inclusive organization whose goal is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.

Company Statement:

Pullman Regional is an innovative, patient-focused, multi-disciplinary based work environment where all members of the team contribute to the exceptional care of our patients and the community.

Position Overview:

The Health Information Specialist, under the supervision of the Director or designee, is responsible for performing routine clerical functions in the Health Information Management (HIM) department and entering patient records in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) according to standard procedures and specific direction in compliance with HIPAA regulations. This includes, but is not limited to sorting, scanning, indexing, and managing the release of information.

A Day in the Life:

• Establish and maintain communication and collaboration with colleagues, patients, and community members, to promote teamwork and positive patient outcomes.
• Promotes and contributes to a positive work environment, serving others with a professional and cheerful outlook.
• Encourages equitable division of workload.
• Keep current with the changes in professionalism and hospital policy.
• Ensure completion of regulatory and departmental competencies within the period set by your supervisor.
• Accountable to demonstrate work effectiveness through safe completion of assigned tasks in a timely manner.
• Uses appropriate delegation to assist in patient care.
• Follow high reliability practices set by the organization and/or department and report safety concerns.
• Participate in quality improvement projects throughout the organization to support a safe work environment.
• Participate in all assigned meetings and committee assignments.

About You!

This Job is For You if You Have:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with colleagues and customers.
• Comfort in answering phones and speaking with customers on the phone.
• Ability to learn and utilize recent technologies.
• Ability to manage time, tasks, and resources appropriately.
• Strong typing skills/speed.
• Competent in computer skills including Outlook, Zoom and Microsoft Office.
• Must have the ability to adapt to a varied routine of office work with frequent interruptions.
• Must be very detailed oriented and analytical to determine completeness and validity of requests for release of PHI.
• Ability to read and write clearly, and understand policies and procedures, labels, and written instructions.

A Wow if You Have:

• Experience in a medical setting.

Company Perks:

Our employees are our most important asset and that's reflected in our benefits. Pullman Regional is proud to offer a variety of benefits to support employees and their families, including:

• Medical/Vision, Dental, Health Savings Account, and Paid Leave Time
• Employer Paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
• Retirement with Employer Matching Contributions
• Voluntary Benefits that include: Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and Short-Term Disability
• Services Discount and EAP Resources

A Few More Important Points:

The job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. It is not all-inclusive. There may be additional duties, responsibilities, and qualifications for this job.

Disability Contacts:

Applicants with disabilities who require assistance or accommodation should contact Human Resources at humanresources@pullmanregional.org

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