HIM Specialist I-On Site -Sheridan, Michigan

Job Details: Job Location: Sheridan Community Hospital

• Sheridan, MI, Salary Range: Undisclosed, 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