Join a dynamic healthcare team in the Pacific Northwest as a part-time Health Information Management (HIM) Specialist. This role involves assembling and organizing both inpatient and outpatient medical records, ensuring they are complete and readily accessible for ongoing patient care. You will work with a hybrid system of paper and electronic medical records, collaborating closely with healthcare professionals to support quality patient outcomes.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Accurately process and file medical record documents to ensure timely availability of complete patient data.
• Assemble and analyze medical records following established procedures, including indexing and importing documents into electronic systems.
• Scan and index loose reports, maintain logs for offsite storage, and retrieve records for various clinical and administrative needs.
• Manage Release of Information (ROI) requests in compliance with regional laws and respond to Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set (HEDIS) inquiries from third-party payers.
• Provide professional and timely responses to phone inquiries and collaborate with providers regarding medical records questions.
• Maintain strict confidentiality, privacy, and security of protected health information.
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate’s degree preferred.
• At least one year of clerical experience; prior medical records or medical office experience is advantageous.

Requirements and Skills

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment while maintaining accuracy and timeliness.
• Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with staff and patients.
• Proficiency with current technology including Microsoft Office, scanners, copiers, and electronic medical record systems.
• Knowledge of HIPAA regulations and ability to apply privacy policies appropriately.
• Excellent keyboarding and data entry skills with attention to detail.
• Outstanding customer service and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Organizational skills to develop and maintain accurate documentation and records.

Physical Requirements

This position involves frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, and occasional lifting or carrying of items weighing up to 35 pounds.

Work Environment

This is a per diem position with 8-hour shifts in a 40-hour work week, located in a regional healthcare setting in the Pacific Northwest. The organization offers a supportive work culture with a variety of benefits designed to promote wellness, professional growth, and financial security.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Medical, prescription, dental (including orthodontia), and vision coverage
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and daycare
• Life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment coverage
• Short- and long-term disability plans
• Generous retirement plan contributions and options
• Employee assistance and wellness programs
• Tuition reimbursement and smoking cessation support
• On-site fitness facilities and instructor-led classes
• Opportunities to participate in employee committees and community activities

The surrounding region offers abundant outdoor recreational activities such as hiking, kayaking, nature viewing, fishing, and hunting, along with cultural attractions and educational institutions nearby.