Support Specialist II - Health Information Management

Support Specialist II - Health Information Management

Jefferson Healthcare (www.jeffersonhealthcare.org) is looking for a Full-Time Support Specialist in the Health Information Management Department. We have a tight-knit team that is committed to providing the very best patient care. We love where we work and we are excited to introduce it to you!

If you are looking to work with an exceptional team of professionals, we encourage you to consider Jefferson Healthcare. Work where your talent is truly appreciated.

You are great at being a team player. You have patience and dedication. You have an excellent attention to detail.

What can we offer you?

• Competitive salary
• Benefits package that is ranked in the top 1% in the state! Medical, dental, vision, retirement, PTO and more!
• Hands-on training
• Opportunities for advancement

Position Description

Performs a variety of clerical support functions for the Health Information Management team.

Major Responsibilities

• Prepares records for release of patient information in compliance with regulatory requirements
• Maintains release of information and correspondence database
• Analyzes and assembles records
• Provides Quality Assurance/Improvement data gathering utilizing established criteria and data programs
• Performs analysis of healthcare records for adequacy and completeness of documentation
• Enters data into computer systems
• Prepares birth certificates
• Documents and transcribes reports
• Answers the phone and routes calls as appropriate
• Performs chart filing and retrieval functions

Education and/or Experience

• High School diploma or GED equivalent required
• Minimum of six months experience as HIM Support Specialist I or two years previous experience in Health Information Management required.

Schedule

1.0 FTE; 40 hours/week; Day Shift

To apply for this position and future positions, please visit our careers website at https://jeffersonhealthcare.org/healthcare-careers/

This position will remain open until filled.

Jefferson Healthcare is one of the Top Employers on the beautiful Olympic Peninsula and in close proximity to Seattle, Victoria, BC and Vancouver. We are a DNV accredited, 5 Star rated 25-bed Critical Access Hospital with six rural health clinics and a wide scope of specialty services; we provide exceptional care for more than 25,000 residents of East Jefferson County. We have numerous accreditations and awards and are recognized as Achieving Best Care by the Washington State Hospital Association. If you are looking to work with an exceptional team of professionals, we encourage you to consider Jefferson Healthcare. Work where your talent is truly appreciated.

Port Townsend has been named as one of the coolest small towns in America ... with good reason. There are festivals almost every weekend, endless recreational/hiking/skiing/sailing activities, great places to eat, and a strong and vibrant community feel. National Geographic calls Port Townsend "one of the most sophisticated places west of Seattle" and we continue to receive awards year after year, such as 50 Safest Cities in Washington (Safewise.com), and 16 Best Places to Live in the US in 2015 (nearby Port Angeles by Outdoors Magazine). Come check us out!

Jefferson Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.