Health Information Specialist - Chans Home Health & Hospice

SummaryThis is an on-site position.What we do here changes the world. Working together so our communities are the healthiest in America. That's where you come in.Once you join us you won't want to leave. We want to take care of the team that cares for our communities. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you'd expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus: * Paid Time Off (PTO): The longer you stay, the more time off you'll accrue!* Life & Disability Insurance * Paid Family Leave * Tuition reimbursement * Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!* Wellness programs that include: Health and well-being, employee assistance, financial and emotional well-being, healthy payback programs and much more!How did we become recognized as one of America's Best Large Employers in 2022 by Forbes? It's simple: we believe in investing in our care team. * You're valued. In 2021 alone, MaineHealth invested over $100 million in compensation for our team. * Your safety comes first. We prioritize the health and safety of all care team members, providing appropriate personal protective equipment, testing and access to additional wellness benefits. * Your career matters. Learn and grow with MaineHealth through our training and education opportunities.Your Role:The Health Information Specialist performs a wide range of duties and administrative tasks for CHANS Home Health & Hospice. Primary duties involve processing, completion, scanning, e-faxing, supply ordering, monthly closing, releases, retrieval, and record maintenance of patient's electronic medical record. This position involves maintaining physician orders patient needs, manager expectations, and individual clinician needs to ensure continuity of care. Secondary duties involve working with insurance authorization specialist, and cross trained to cover administrative/receptionist.Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):*

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent. * License/Certifications: N/A. * Experience: Experience working with electronic healthcare records, databases, and other systems. * Able to handle patient and organizational information confidentially. * Working knowledge of medical terminology, insurance reimbursement, and medical records. * Verified technology and computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook. * Exceptional customer service and interpersonal skill including ability to demonstrate effective professional communication and interpersonal skills with a wide variety of individuals internal and external to agency. Communication may be verbal or written. * Experience in health information management or other applicable medical setting preferred.