of improvement opportunity. The specialist works with HIM and other department staff to ensure the accurate and timely completion of patient medical records. Interprets and transcribes dictation in order to document patient care. Facilitates release of information requests.
Abstracts clinical information from a variety of medical records, charts and documents and assigns appropriate ICD-10 and/or HCPCS codes to patient records according to established procedures. Provides clerical support and consult for other HIM function. Education Requirements: Graduate of Medical Assisting, medical terminology or program of related discipline is preferred. RHIT, RHIA, or CCS is preferred. Experience
Requirements: Experience in healthcare and/or Health Information Management is required. Demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology as it relates to medical records is required.
Attention to detail, accuracy and advanced word processing skills are quired. The HIM Specialist must maintain strong independent work habits with the ability to effectively communicate with all levels of facility staff regarding Health Information Managment processes. Working experience with Microsoft Word, Excel applications and Epic are preferred.
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