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Health Information Management Specialist

Shriners Hospitals for ChildrenSpringfield, Massachusetts

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Overview

Schedule
Full-time
Career level
Entry-level
Remote
On-site
Benefits
Career Development
Tuition/Education Assistance

Job Description

Company Overview

Shriners Children’s is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. Named as the 2025 best mid-sized employer by Forbes, we are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact. We foster a learning environment that values evidenced based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking. Our compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience define us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families.

With 20+ hospitals, outpatient clinics, ambulatory care centers and outreach locations across the globe, we provide excellent care to children up to age 18 regardless of their family’s ability to pay or insurance status. Please click here to learn more about our locations.

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Job Description

Job Summary

The Health Information Management Specialist ensures the accuracy, completeness, and confidentiality of patient health information, supporting Shriners Hospitals for Children's commitment to exceptional patient care and regulatory compliance. This role involves maintaining medical records, facilitating information flow, and upholding data integrity.Key Responsibilities

  • Ensures appropriate Release of Information procedures are followed as required by SHC policies, and state/federal confidentiality regulations, including HIPAA and HITECH.

  • Ensures authorizations for release of heath information are HIPAA compliant and releases patient information in accordance with minimum necessary guidelines.

  • Performs quality checks on records before printing/copying, faxing and/or uploading the medical record, prior to release of health information.

  • Scans and/or import requests accurately and timely for accessibility in the EMR system.

  • Processes requests for information including all paper-based records, microfiche/microfilm, other electronic storage or records stored in any offsite locations.

  • Monitors, assists, and follows up with physicians and other hospital staff in completion of deficiencies in the medical record, compiles, verifies data and prepares reports regarding patient related statistics and distributes/posts data.

  • Assists in answering department calls and routes to appropriate area.

  • Handle complaints, provide appropriate solutions for customers, and follow-up to resolve any issues their customers experience.

Required Qualifications

  • High School Diploma/GED

  • 1 Year Customer Service

Preferred Qualifications

  • Associate/Bachelor in Health Information Management

  • 1 Year Healthcare experience in medical records processing operation

Compensation is determined based on years of relevant experience and departmental equity.

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What is the work location for this position at Shriners Hospitals for Children?
This job at Shriners Hospitals for Children is located in Springfield, Massachusetts, according to the details provided by the employer. Some roles may also include multiple work locations depending on the requirement.
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What employment applies to this position at Shriners Hospitals for Children?
Shriners Hospitals for Children lists this role as a Full-time position.
What experience level is required for this role at Shriners Hospitals for Children?
Shriners Hospitals for Children is looking for a candidate with "Entry-level" experience level.
What benefits are offered by Shriners Hospitals for Children for this role?
Shriners Hospitals for Children offers following benefits: Career Development and Tuition/Education Assistance for this position. Actual benefits may vary depending on the employer's policies and employment terms.
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