HIM Specialist

Overview

Halifax Health is seeking a HIM Specialist for the Health Information Management Department.

Summary

The HIM Specialist is responsible for the release of medical information; assisting in the analysis and processing of incomplete medical records, distribution functions, completion of birth certificates, and processing of internal and external requests; provides assistance to the physicians in completion of records. Provides excellent customer service to all customers.

Job Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.

• Two (2) years of college and/or other related course work, such as medical terminology, anatomy and physiology preferred.

• RHIT (Registered Health Information Technician) credential preferred.

• 1-3 years progressive Health Information Management experience preferred

• Must have proficient computer skills.

• Experience with an Electronic Medical Records system preferred.

• Knowledge of Health Information Management software applications .

• Must be customer-service oriented and able to effectively communicate and build relationships with Team Members at all levels in the organization.

• Professionalism in interpersonal communication skills with patients, patient families, colleagues, physicians and ancillary department personnel is required.

• Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, to assist in providing exceptional care for our patients and their families.

About Us

Recognized as one of the 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals in the United States by IBM Watson Health, Halifax Health serves Volusia and Flagler counties, providing a continuum of health care services through a network of organizations including a tertiary hospital, two community hospitals, urgent care clinics, psychiatric services, a cancer treatment center with five outreach locations, the area's largest hospice, a center for inpatient rehabilitation, outpatient rehabilitation clinics, primary care walk-in clinics, a clinic specializing in women's health, a pediatric care community clinic, five pediatric medical practices, a home health care agency and an exclusive provider organization. Halifax Health offers the area's only Level II Trauma Center, Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center (TSC), Center for Transplant Services, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Child and Adolescent Behavioral Services, complete Neurosurgical Services, OB Emergency Department and Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit that cares for babies born earlier than 28 weeks. For more information, visit halifaxhealth.org.