HIM Specialist I-On Site -Sheridan, Michigan

Job Title: Health Information Management Specialist 1
Location: Sheridan Community Hospital Sheridan MI
Type: Full-time Monday Friday
Sheridan Community Hospital Sheridan MI
About Us
Sheridan Community Hospital is seeking a dependable organized and detail-oriented Health Information Management Specialist 1 to join our team as critical access hospital serving a rural community this role plays a key part in ensuring we attract and onboard high-quality candidates who support our mission of delivering compassionate high-quality care close to home 
Position Summary
The HIM Clerk plays an important role in supporting the accuracy organization confidentiality and timely availability of patient health information This position is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with information has strong attention to detail and wants to be part of a team supporting high-quality patient care
Responsibilities
Prepare assemble analyze file and retrieve patient medical records 
Prepare patient encounters and records for coding 
Perform chart analysis and assist with maintaining complete and accurate medical records 
Process Release of Information requests 
Accurately index and enter information into electronic health records and department systems 
Maintain physician delinquent record information 
Retrieve records for physicians' clinical staff audits and other authorized purposes 
Run reports and perform general HIM clerical and administrative duties 
Maintain strict confidentiality and security of protected health information PHI in accordance with HIPAA and hospital policies 
Communicate professionally with physician's patients' staff and other departments 
Provide coverage and support for other HIM team members as needed 
The position includes a combination of medical record data entry release of information indexing reporting and general clerical responsibilities 
 

Qualifications

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required 

Previous hospital healthcare medical records or general office experience preferred but not required 

Strong computer and typing skills with the ability to learn electronic health record systems 

Excellent attention to detail and accuracy 

Strong organizational and time management skills 

Excellent verbal and written communication skills 

Ability to maintain strict confidentiality when handling patient information 

Basic medical terminology knowledge preferred 

Ability to work independently while also being a strong team member 

No professional license is required for this position Knowledge of medical terminology and the ability to work effectively with physician's patients and hospital staff are preferred 

Why Sheridan Community Hospital
At Sheridan Community Hospital you'll be part of a close-knit rural healthcare team committed to providing compassionate high-quality care to our community We value teamwork accountability respect and employees who take pride in the work they do